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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 WTUMOT history

T5 WTU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 359,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
359,885 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
19,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 WTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 WTU was last recorded at 359,885 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Aug 2023: 349,840 miles, lower than 349,849 miles on 2 Aug 2023.

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
355,471 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,414 miles
Average per year
19,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 359,885 miles
  • 2025 – 355,471 miles
  • 2024 – 355,461 miles
  • 2023 – 349,840 miles
  • 2022 – 345,194 miles
  • 2021 – 341,776 miles
  • 2020 – 340,336 miles
  • 2019 – 329,171 miles
  • 2018 – 319,590 miles
  • 2016 – 309,022 miles
  • 2015 – 273,013 miles
  • 2014 – 269,835 miles
  • 2013 – 225,929 miles
  • 2012 – 186,574 miles
  • 2011 – 132,219 miles
  • 2010 – 68,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass359,885 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass359,885 miles (+4,414)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    359,885 miles
    Test number
    911332964736
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass355,471 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    355,471 miles
    Test number
    182915806796
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s & o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail355,461 miles (+5,621)1 dangerous11 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    355,461 miles
    Test number
    399723735950
    • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and x2 nails (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body has damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit insecure

  4. Pass349,840 miles (-9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    349,840 miles
    Test number
    382066311893
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail349,849 miles (+4,655)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    349,849 miles
    Test number
    476235148282
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass345,194 miles (+3,418)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    345,194 miles
    Test number
    198588639870
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass341,776 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    341,776 miles
    Test number
    969082186625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass340,336 miles (+11,165)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    340,336 miles
    Test number
    843132782668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass329,171 miles (+9,581)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    329,171 miles
    Test number
    546974622005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass319,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    319,590 miles
    Test number
    667031836688
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail319,590 miles (+10,568)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    319,590 miles
    Test number
    781876834097
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass309,022 miles (+36,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    309,022 miles
    Test number
    203401155638
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass273,013 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    273,013 miles
    Test number
    383384377026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass269,835 miles (+30,372)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    269,835 miles
    Test number
    647009154297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn low on edges

  15. Pass239,463 miles (+7)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    239,463 miles
    Test number
    938890174076
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront suspensions noisy

  16. Fail239,456 miles (+13,527)2 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,456 miles
    Test number
    429499964057
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront suspensions noisy

  17. Pass225,929 miles (+18,611)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    225,929 miles
    Test number
    346718573202
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front and rear tyres have uneven wear

  18. Pass207,318 miles (+20,744)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    207,318 miles
    Test number
    897036563027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass186,574 miles (+32,476)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    186,574 miles
    Test number
    868831962276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass154,098 miles (+21,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    154,098 miles
    Test number
    908029462075
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass132,219 miles (+36,443)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    132,219 miles
    Test number
    296708351276
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NotePower steering noisy

  22. Fail95,776 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,776 miles
    Test number
    475623361092
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass95,776 miles (+27,603)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,776 miles
    Test number
    859663261077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,173 miles (+36,447)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    68,173 miles
    Test number
    572195350252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteVehicle tested with eight passenger seats

  25. Pass31,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,726 miles
    Test number
    212756170049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 WTU

Does T5 WTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 WTU is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 WTU?
The MOT on T5 WTU is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 WTU done?
T5 WTU was recorded at 359,885 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 19,802 miles a year.
Has T5 WTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 WTU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 WTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 WTU find?
T5 WTU passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 1 more.

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