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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

W5 UPPMOT history

W5 UPP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 138,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

W5 UPP white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,570 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 UPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 UPP was last recorded at 138,570 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 4,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
134,297 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,273 miles
Average per year
8,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,570 miles
  • 2025 – 134,297 miles
  • 2024 – 128,207 miles
  • 2023 – 123,977 miles
  • 2022 – 119,559 miles
  • 2021 – 114,883 miles
  • 2020 – 108,388 miles
  • 2019 – 101,735 miles
  • 2018 – 96,114 miles
  • 2016 – 80,765 miles
  • 2015 – 67,382 miles
  • 2014 – 51,946 miles
  • 2013 – 30,619 miles
  • 2012 – 19,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,570 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,570 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,570 miles
    Test number
    626248160188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass134,297 miles (+6,090)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    134,297 miles
    Test number
    946939135094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,207 miles (+4,230)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,207 miles
    Test number
    107609516757
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass123,977 miles (+4,418)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,977 miles
    Test number
    625736380158
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,559 miles (+4,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,559 miles
    Test number
    328738506996
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

  6. Pass114,883 miles (+6,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,883 miles
    Test number
    759174539235
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass108,388 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,388 miles
    Test number
    695759354182
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail108,388 miles (+6,653)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,388 miles
    Test number
    583328019210
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass101,735 miles (+5,621)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,735 miles
    Test number
    373540227265
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass96,114 miles (+15,349)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,114 miles
    Test number
    857717751365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,765 miles
    Test number
    599533663212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,765 miles (+13,383)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,765 miles
    Test number
    554009021415
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  13. Pass67,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,382 miles
    Test number
    669106867780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,382 miles (+15,436)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,382 miles
    Test number
    448813691392
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass51,946 miles (+21,327)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,946 miles
    Test number
    575681154392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,619 miles (+10,663)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,619 miles
    Test number
    657937443213
    • 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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre

  17. Pass19,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    19,956 miles
    Test number
    876313632223
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W5 UPP

Does W5 UPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 UPP is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 UPP?
The MOT on W5 UPP is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 UPP done?
W5 UPP was recorded at 138,570 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,854 miles a year.
Has W5 UPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 UPP has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on W5 UPP 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 UPP find?
W5 UPP passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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