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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

W5 VTSMOT history

W5 VTS is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

W5 VTS red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,550 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 VTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 VTS was last recorded at 104,550 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,543 miles · 9 May 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
3,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,550 miles
  • 2023 – 102,961 miles
  • 2022 – 102,142 miles
  • 2021 – 101,255 miles
  • 2019 – 98,644 miles
  • 2017 – 98,093 miles
  • 2016 – 93,801 miles
  • 2015 – 92,183 miles
  • 2014 – 87,600 miles
  • 2013 – 82,074 miles
  • 2011 – 78,760 miles
  • 2010 – 70,360 miles
  • 2009 – 62,660 miles
  • 2008 – 56,073 miles
  • 2007 – 42,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,550 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged heavily corrroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering and suspension components corroded and flakey

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both showing signs of deterioration/perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,550 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,550 miles
    Test number
    728951391018
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged heavily corrroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers starting to smear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension components corroded and flakey

  2. Fail104,543 miles (+1,582)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,543 miles
    Test number
    674930960907
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to difference in wheel sizes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit battery loose and some wires freyed already (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. van steel wheel tyre fitted 16" and other 3 are alloy road 21" (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also dim (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged heavily corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall damaged (slight run flat damage) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily cracked and cut ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around circumference of tyre tyres dated 16 and 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components corroded and flakey

  3. Pass102,961 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,961 miles
    Test number
    276493883491
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both showing signs of deterioration/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded and flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail102,961 miles (+819)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,961 miles
    Test number
    933614758712
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone, rear most bushes worn (Both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both showing signs of deterioration/perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded and flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass102,142 miles (+887)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,142 miles
    Test number
    805985717802
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass101,255 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,255 miles
    Test number
    961591901074
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail101,255 miles (+2,611)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,255 miles
    Test number
    653799827558
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass98,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,644 miles
    Test number
    971554110281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,644 miles (+551)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,644 miles
    Test number
    861635304660
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  10. Pass98,093 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,093 miles
    Test number
    458306340490
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Fail98,090 miles (+4,289)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,090 miles
    Test number
    639770537500
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass93,801 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,801 miles
    Test number
    286263810060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,742 miles (+1,559)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,742 miles
    Test number
    598697664295
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing both (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass92,183 miles (+4,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,183 miles
    Test number
    836758015166
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass87,600 miles (+5,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,600 miles
    Test number
    708580794035
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass82,074 miles (+3,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,074 miles
    Test number
    257756533029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass78,760 miles (+8,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,760 miles
    Test number
    629019631360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass70,360 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,360 miles
    Test number
    362624710335
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Fail70,360 miles (+7,700)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,360 miles
    Test number
    153343910382
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Pass62,660 miles (+6,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,660 miles
    Test number
    292617789146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass56,073 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,073 miles
    Test number
    311940308261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail56,073 miles (+13,933)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,073 miles
    Test number
    862130708290
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass42,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,140 miles
    Test number
    131061467494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 VTS

Does W5 VTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 VTS is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 VTS?
The MOT on W5 VTS is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 VTS done?
W5 VTS was recorded at 104,550 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 3,234 miles a year.
Has W5 VTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 VTS has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
Has the mileage on W5 VTS 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 VTS find?
W5 VTS passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: central front lower power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged heavily corrroded; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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