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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 WKGMOT history

T5 WKG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
178,964 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 WKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 WKG was last recorded at 178,964 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,942 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
9,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,964 miles
  • 2025 – 174,726 miles
  • 2024 – 165,277 miles
  • 2023 – 159,502 miles
  • 2022 – 153,509 miles
  • 2021 – 129,161 miles
  • 2020 – 147,643 miles
  • 2019 – 140,727 miles
  • 2017 – 130,921 miles
  • 2016 – 113,130 miles
  • 2015 – 96,383 miles
  • 2014 – 79,972 miles
  • 2013 – 63,572 miles
  • 2012 – 46,039 miles
  • 2011 – 37,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,964 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,964 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    178,964 miles
    Test number
    370617712280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail178,942 miles (+4,216)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,942 miles
    Test number
    106956497809
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,726 miles (+120)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,726 miles
    Test number
    603784843641
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail174,606 miles (+9,329)4 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,606 miles
    Test number
    287532770607
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected sunstrip (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak coolant low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,277 miles (+5,775)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    165,277 miles
    Test number
    196586639782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,502 miles (+5,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,502 miles
    Test number
    103552398701
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  7. Pass153,509 miles (+24,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,509 miles
    Test number
    797061533210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass129,161 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    129,161 miles
    Test number
    607944869801
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs corroded front to rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront auxlilary belt slipping
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Fail151,205 miles (+3,562)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,205 miles
    Test number
    533475002049
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut to cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all coil springs corroded front to rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront auxlilary belt slipping
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Pass147,643 miles (+6,916)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    147,643 miles
    Test number
    181908664962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,727 miles (+9,806)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,727 miles
    Test number
    991675308219
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass130,921 miles (+17,791)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,921 miles
    Test number
    211578720687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,130 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,130 miles
    Test number
    613374783185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,926 miles (+16,543)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,926 miles
    Test number
    737273303315
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass96,383 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,383 miles
    Test number
    626497045029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,353 miles (+16,381)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,353 miles
    Test number
    829119825081
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass79,972 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,972 miles
    Test number
    478807024026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,833 miles (+16,261)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,833 miles
    Test number
    497654824038
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass63,572 miles (+17,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,572 miles
    Test number
    725505033015
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass46,039 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,039 miles
    Test number
    946558912036
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  21. Fail46,039 miles (+8,895)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,039 miles
    Test number
    545687912003
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  22. Pass37,144 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,144 miles
    Test number
    496846331174
    • NoteN/S/R lamp unit damaged/cracked, but still visible from a reasonable distance
    • NoteO/S/F Side repeator has water ingress but still visible from a reasonable distance
    • NoteO/S/R lamp unit damaged/cracked, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Questions about T5 WKG

Does T5 WKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 WKG is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 WKG?
The MOT on T5 WKG is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 WKG done?
T5 WKG was recorded at 178,964 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 9,534 miles a year.
Has T5 WKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 WKG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 WKG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T5 WKG find?
T5 WKG passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and cracked; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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