Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
W5 REDMOT history
W5 RED is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 216,092 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 216,092 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,805 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 RED
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 15 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 RED was last recorded at 216,092 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 8,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 207,670 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,422 miles
- Average per year
- 9,805 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 216,092 miles
- 2025 – 207,670 miles
- 2024 – 199,111 miles
- 2023 – 186,837 miles
- 2022 – 179,595 miles
- 2021 – 174,475 miles
- 2020 – 170,612 miles
- 2019 – 166,163 miles
- 2018 – 161,588 miles
- 2017 – 156,747 miles
- 2016 – 153,445 miles
- 2015 – 136,058 miles
- 2014 – 113,012 miles
- 2013 – 88,155 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass216,092 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
17 tests since 10 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass216,092 miles (+8,422)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 216,092 miles
- Test number
- 762706209771
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass207,670 miles (+8,559)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 207,670 miles
- Test number
- 867446160051
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner door handle damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass199,111 miles (+12,274)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 199,111 miles
- Test number
- 523800174129
- AdvisoryCentral undertray broken/damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust box outer covers corroded
Pass186,837 miles (+7,242)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 186,837 miles
- Test number
- 869432675156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear outer exhaust heat shields corroded
Pass179,595 miles (+5,120)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 179,595 miles
- Test number
- 580518939291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass174,475 miles (+3,863)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 174,475 miles
- Test number
- 140086394102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,612 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 170,612 miles
- Test number
- 479856432477
- AdvisoryO/s/f day runner light not working
Fail170,612 miles (+4,449)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,612 miles
- Test number
- 725562440300
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryO/s/f day runner light not working
Pass166,163 miles (+242)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 166,163 miles
- Test number
- 267215493948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,921 miles (+4,333)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,921 miles
- Test number
- 861832254290
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass161,588 miles (+4,841)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 161,588 miles
- Test number
- 477101538165
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass156,747 miles (+3,302)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 156,747 miles
- Test number
- 298434753263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,445 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 153,445 miles
- Test number
- 517906639587
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryDent in nearside sill
Fail153,445 miles (+17,387)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,445 miles
- Test number
- 993506249540
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryDent in nearside sill
Pass136,058 miles (+23,046)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 136,058 miles
- Test number
- 842058336210
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,012 miles (+24,857)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 113,012 miles
- Test number
- 877022064279
- AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass88,155 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 88,155 miles
- Test number
- 789623453216
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about W5 RED
- Does W5 RED currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 RED is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 RED?
- The MOT on W5 RED is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 RED done?
- W5 RED was recorded at 216,092 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 9,805 miles a year.
- Has W5 RED ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 RED has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2020.
- Has the mileage on W5 RED 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 W5 RED find?
- W5 RED passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm, and 2 more.
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