VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER M5GWW has 25 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 184,913 miles 11 months ago on Friday 21st November 2025 at 12:58.

The current MOT will expire in 1 month on Saturday 21st November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

M5GWW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 2026184,913 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202421ST NOVEMBER 2025175,633 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED20TH NOVEMBER 2024175,625 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested (1.2.1 (g))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED12TH APRIL 202311TH APRIL 2024173,409 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Service Due Light On Dash
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded + Heat Shield Loose
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All Front + Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Tyres Rubbing On Inner Plastic Arches When On Full Lock
  8. ADVISORY - All Steel Suspension Parts Corroded
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - X 2 Shocks/dust Covers + Mounting Points Corroded
  11. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Front + Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Performance
FAILED31ST MARCH 2023173,407 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Service Due Light On Dash
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded + Heat Shield Loose
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All Front + Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Tyres Rubbing On Inner Plastic Arches When On Full Lock
  9. ADVISORY - All Steel Suspension Parts Corroded
  10. MAJOR - Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  11. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Lever Has Free Play
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  13. ADVISORY - X 2 Shocks/dust Covers + Mounting Points Corroded
  14. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Front + Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  15. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20222ND FEBRUARY 2023163,125 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers Fitted Under Neath Vehicle Restricting Full Inspection
  2. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers Fitted Under Neath Vehicle Damage/worn
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Center + Rear Box Outer Skin Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Rear X 2 Shocks + Dust Covers Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Inner X 2 Wheel/tyres Rubbing On Plastic Arches
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded X 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED27TH JANUARY 2022163,125 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers Fitted Under Neath Vehicle Restricting Full Inspection
  2. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers Fitted Under Neath Vehicle Damage/worn
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Center + Rear Box Outer Skin Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Rear X 2 Shocks + Dust Covers Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded X 3 N/s/f,n/s/r + O/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Inner X 2 Wheel/tyres Rubbing On Plastic Arches
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  11. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  12. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202125TH JANUARY 2022155,448 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Folded Up Restricting Seat Belt Inspection On
  2. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers Under Neath Vehicle Restricting Full Inspection + Slight Damage To Covers
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Center Box + Rear Box Outer Skin Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Rear X 2 Rear Shocks + Dust Covers Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Spare Wheel Holder Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Front X 2 Wheels/tyres Caching On Plastic Arches/covers
  9. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED18TH JANUARY 2021155,446 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Folded Up Restricting Seat Belt Inspection On
  2. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers Under Neath Vehicle Restricting Full Inspection + Slight Damage To Covers
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Center Box + Rear Box Outer Skin Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Rear X 2 Rear Shocks + Dust Covers Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. MINOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  11. PRS - Headlamp Aim Too Low X 2 (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202025TH JANUARY 2021148,593 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers Under Neath Vehicle Restricting View
  5. ADVISORY - Rear X 2 Shocks + Dust Covers Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Center Box Outer Skin Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Spare Wheel Bracket Corroded
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201925TH JANUARY 2020138,014 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Plastic Covers Fitted Restricting Full Visual Inspection
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm And Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH JANUARY 201825TH JANUARY 2019130,667 MI
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201715TH JANUARY 2018119,383 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Disc Modified But Not Seriously Weakened Surface Both Sides (3.5.1n)
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED13TH JANUARY 2017119,383 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Disc Modified But Not Seriously Weakened Surface Both Sides (3.5.1n)
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  4. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  5. PRS - Front Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right Both Sides (1.8)
  6. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  7. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED7TH JANUARY 201612TH JANUARY 2017108,012 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Top And Bottom Covers Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Leak From Exhaust Manifold
  3. ADVISORY - Rusty Rear Exhaust
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED6TH JANUARY 2016108,006 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Top And Bottom Covers Fitted
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Leak From Exhaust Manifold
  3. ADVISORY - Rusty Rear Exhaust
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
PASSED13TH JANUARY 201512TH JANUARY 201697,594 MI
PASSED10TH DECEMBER 20139TH DECEMBER 201493,260 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED10TH DECEMBER 201393,260 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Inner Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Inner Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Inner Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Inner Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED11TH JULY 201210TH JULY 201391,091 MI
FAILED10TH JULY 201291,089 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED3RD APRIL 201290,954 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has Negligible Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has Negligible Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Silencer Outer Skin Carroded
  6. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Carroded And Lipped
PASSED8TH APRIL 20117TH APRIL 201284,275 MI
PASSED25TH MARCH 201024TH MARCH 201172,041 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED16TH MARCH 200917TH MARCH 201054,819 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M5GWW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 64% | MOT Failure Rate: 36%

M5GWW MOT Comments

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M5GWW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 184,913 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,732 miles

M5GWW FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration M5GWW was manufactured on Friday 17th March 2006 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 184,913 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,732 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M5GWW has a 64% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 109 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 12 Major, 2 Dangerous and 14 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does M5GWW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 16th October 2026 M5GWW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M5GWW Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 16th October 2026 M5GWW does have Tax. Read more

When does M5GWW Tax expire?

The current Tax for M5GWW will expire in 2 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does M5GWW MOT expire?

The current MOT for M5GWW will expire in 1 month on Saturday 21st November 2026. Read more

When did M5GWW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M5GWW was on Friday 21st November 2025 at 12:58. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M5GWW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for M5GWW we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has M5GWW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for M5GWW we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 64% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M5GWW?

M5GWW is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has M5GWW done?

The odometer reading for M5GWW at the last MOT in November 2025 was 184,913 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,732 miles per year. Read more

How old is M5GWW?

The vehicle M5GWW was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 17th March 2006. Read more

What colour is M5GWW?

The official colour of M5GWW is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does M5GWW have?

M5GWW has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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