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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

TPL 5MOT history

TPL 5 is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,632 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TPL 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TPL 5 was last recorded at 129,632 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 4,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,672 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,960 miles
Average per year
6,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,632 miles
  • 2025 – 124,672 miles
  • 2024 – 121,129 miles
  • 2023 – 115,930 miles
  • 2022 – 112,889 miles
  • 2021 – 111,036 miles
  • 2020 – 108,825 miles
  • 2019 – 104,731 miles
  • 2018 – 99,941 miles
  • 2017 – 91,059 miles
  • 2016 – 81,169 miles
  • 2015 – 70,708 miles
  • 2014 – 59,650 miles
  • 2013 – 50,632 miles
  • 2012 – 41,422 miles
  • 2010 – 29,960 miles
  • 2009 – 24,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,632 miles
  • AdvisorySilencer outer skin corroded
  • AdvisorySlight bind n/s front brake

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.

  • Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • N/s hand brake cable guide corroded away from suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Outer skins of both silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,632 miles (+4,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,632 miles
    Test number
    200145540876
    • AdvisorySilencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisorySlight bind n/s front brake

  2. Pass124,672 miles (+3,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,672 miles
    Test number
    282546536900
    • AdvisorySilencer outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  3. Pass121,129 miles (+5,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,129 miles
    Test number
    210369027002
    • AdvisoryN/s hand brake cable guides corroded away
    • AdvisoryOuter skin rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  4. Pass115,930 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,930 miles
    Test number
    356701476111
    • AdvisoryN/s hand brake cable guide corroded away from suspension
    • AdvisoryOuter skins of both silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  5. Fail115,930 miles (+3,041)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,930 miles
    Test number
    997451526756
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch seized
    • AdvisoryN/s hand brake cable guide corroded away from suspension
    • AdvisoryOuter skins of both silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySlight bind from n/s rear brake when turned backwards
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  6. Pass112,889 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,889 miles
    Test number
    499790581965
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail112,889 miles (+1,853)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,889 miles
    Test number
    773913356422
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass111,036 miles (+2,211)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,036 miles
    Test number
    887895415940
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass108,825 miles (+4,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,825 miles
    Test number
    292758372281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass104,731 miles (+4,790)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,731 miles
    Test number
    714614207602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,941 miles
    Test number
    547108138081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,940 miles (+8,881)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,940 miles
    Test number
    608161196958
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  13. Pass91,059 miles (+9,890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,059 miles
    Test number
    608339423563
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front bottom ball joint boots (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system corroded

  14. Pass81,169 miles (+10,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,169 miles
    Test number
    295760640218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass70,708 miles (+11,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,708 miles
    Test number
    277092125067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass59,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    377550724040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  17. Fail59,650 miles (+9,018)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    659520524073
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  18. Pass50,632 miles (+9,210)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,632 miles
    Test number
    169361433033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteEngine oil on minimum.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass41,422 miles (+11,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,422 miles
    Test number
    607187722088
    • 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass29,960 miles (+5,892)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,960 miles
    Test number
    741800950352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,068 miles
    Test number
    631567939375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about TPL 5

What vehicle is registration TPL 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TPL 5 on a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Nov 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TPL 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TPL 5 is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on TPL 5?
The MOT on TPL 5 is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TPL 5 done?
TPL 5 was recorded at 129,632 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,533 miles a year.
Has TPL 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TPL 5 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on TPL 5 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 TPL 5 find?
TPL 5 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: silencer outer skin corroded; slight bind n/s front brake.

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