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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 WRUMOT history

T5 WRU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
166,768 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 WRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 WRU was last recorded at 166,768 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,462 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,306 miles
Average per year
3,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,768 miles
  • 2024 – 164,462 miles
  • 2023 – 161,643 miles
  • 2022 – 159,575 miles
  • 2021 – 158,049 miles
  • 2020 – 156,981 miles
  • 2019 – 156,061 miles
  • 2018 – 154,608 miles
  • 2017 – 152,590 miles
  • 2016 – 150,206 miles
  • 2015 – 146,449 miles
  • 2014 – 144,078 miles
  • 2013 – 139,693 miles
  • 2012 – 136,509 miles
  • 2011 – 132,404 miles
  • 2010 – 130,056 miles
  • 2009 – 125,091 miles
  • 2008 – 115,920 miles
  • 2007 – 104,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,768 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,768 miles (+2,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,768 miles
    Test number
    551849585035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded
  2. Pass164,462 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,462 miles
    Test number
    673406940876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail164,462 miles (+2,819)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,462 miles
    Test number
    169792841474
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass161,643 miles (+2,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    161,643 miles
    Test number
    167662349084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass159,575 miles (+1,526)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,575 miles
    Test number
    926543355505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  6. Pass158,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,049 miles
    Test number
    686173147579
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  7. Fail158,049 miles (+1,068)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,049 miles
    Test number
    843290042149
    • MajorFront Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  8. Pass156,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,981 miles
    Test number
    933373282321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail156,980 miles (+919)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,980 miles
    Test number
    259487757413
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass156,061 miles (+1,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,061 miles
    Test number
    714519002889
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust deteriorated
  11. Pass154,608 miles (+2,018)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    154,608 miles
    Test number
    772093713250
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
  12. Pass152,590 miles (+2,384)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    152,590 miles
    Test number
    946037698257
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass150,206 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    150,206 miles
    Test number
    888192796013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
  14. Fail150,205 miles (+3,756)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,205 miles
    Test number
    141796436575
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass146,449 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    146,449 miles
    Test number
    680243896121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass144,078 miles (+4,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    144,078 miles
    Test number
    896160434254
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass139,693 miles (+3,184)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    139,693 miles
    Test number
    547127553243
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust corroded
  18. Pass136,509 miles (+4,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    136,509 miles
    Test number
    498239112269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass132,404 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    132,404 miles
    Test number
    159469421289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass130,056 miles (+4,965)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    130,056 miles
    Test number
    872103170201
    • NoteSlight dampness in n/s and o/s/r shock obsorbers
    • NoteUnable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower pannels fitted front to raer
  21. Pass125,091 miles (+9,171)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    125,091 miles
    Test number
    561919839223
    • NoteSlight dampness around both rear shock absorbers
    • NoteStone chip in zone "A" of windscreen
    • NoteUnable to check netal brake pipes fully due to running behind covers
    • NoteUnable to check underside of vehicle due to lower pannels fitted
  22. Pass115,920 miles (+11,307)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    115,920 miles
    Test number
    812895828290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass104,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    104,613 miles
    Test number
    573169627215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 WRU

Does T5 WRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 WRU is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 WRU?
The MOT on T5 WRU is valid until 28 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 WRU done?
T5 WRU was recorded at 166,768 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 3,405 miles a year.
Has T5 WRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 WRU has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 WRU 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 WRU find?
T5 WRU passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; under side corroded.

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