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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 WBYMOT history

T5 WBY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 203,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
203,528 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 WBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 WBY was last recorded at 203,528 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 3,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2020: 188,994 miles, lower than 189,146 miles on 11 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
199,788 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,740 miles
Average per year
8,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,528 miles
  • 2024 – 199,788 miles
  • 2023 – 194,874 miles
  • 2022 – 192,450 miles
  • 2021 – 190,812 miles
  • 2020 – 189,019 miles
  • 2019 – 189,146 miles
  • 2018 – 180,935 miles
  • 2017 – 174,665 miles
  • 2016 – 167,825 miles
  • 2015 – 160,033 miles
  • 2014 – 153,938 miles
  • 2013 – 146,308 miles
  • 2012 – 131,001 miles
  • 2011 – 117,409 miles
  • 2010 – 107,047 miles
  • 2009 – 85,379 miles
  • 2008 – 62,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,528 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,528 miles (+3,740)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    203,528 miles
    Test number
    980882096899
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass199,788 miles (+4,914)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    199,788 miles
    Test number
    978216317466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass194,874 miles (+2,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    194,874 miles
    Test number
    763798857268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass192,450 miles (+1,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    192,450 miles
    Test number
    854638049009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass190,812 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    190,812 miles
    Test number
    563981910415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass189,019 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    189,019 miles
    Test number
    588791584551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail188,994 miles (-152)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,994 miles
    Test number
    184021549594
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass189,146 miles (+8,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    189,146 miles
    Test number
    239408154053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass180,935 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    180,935 miles
    Test number
    268903029539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail180,932 miles (+6,267)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,932 miles
    Test number
    838892232845
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  11. Pass174,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    174,665 miles
    Test number
    163164478011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail174,665 miles (+6,840)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,665 miles
    Test number
    952914589866
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass167,825 miles (+7,792)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    167,825 miles
    Test number
    129989129499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass160,033 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    160,033 miles
    Test number
    130998416555
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking unable to see chord (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust boxes heavily corroded

  15. Fail160,033 miles (+6,095)1 failure1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,033 miles
    Test number
    805387881309
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearing accept limit (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking unable to see chord (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust boxes heavily corroded

  16. Pass153,938 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    153,938 miles
    Test number
    197790834200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres worn on the edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  17. Fail153,938 miles (+7,630)1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,938 miles
    Test number
    995840834219
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres worn on the edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  18. Fail146,308 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,308 miles
    Test number
    146121063204
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass146,308 miles (+15,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    146,308 miles
    Test number
    346071663431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass131,001 miles (+13,592)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    131,001 miles
    Test number
    175962062242
    • NoteFront brake discs worn slightly
    • NoteWindscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated

  21. Fail117,409 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,409 miles
    Test number
    449308351270
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteInner rear pads worn slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly low

  22. Pass117,409 miles (+10,362)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    117,409 miles
    Test number
    958288751227
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteInner rear pads worn slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly low

  23. Fail107,047 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,047 miles
    Test number
    403148750248
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteTurbo intercooler pipe seal weak and leaking oil

  24. Pass107,047 miles (+21,668)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    107,047 miles
    Test number
    861488150201
    • NoteTurbo intercooler pipe seal weak and leaking oil

  25. Pass85,379 miles (+22,833)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    85,379 miles
    Test number
    341594159263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,546 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    221254338167
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass62,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    550034438192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 WBY

Does T5 WBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 WBY is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 WBY?
The MOT on T5 WBY is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 WBY done?
T5 WBY was recorded at 203,528 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,050 miles a year.
Has T5 WBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 WBY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T5 WBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 WBY find?
T5 WBY passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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