VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER W5ESS has 14 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 2 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 157,131 miles 5 months ago on Monday 11th May 2026 at 13:59.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Friday 14th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

W5ESS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH MAY 2027157,131 MI
PASSED6TH MAY 202514TH MAY 2026154,314 MI
PASSED2ND MAY 202414TH MAY 2025149,760 MI
PASSED10TH MAY 202314TH MAY 2024144,907 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH MAY 202214TH MAY 2023139,714 MI
PASSED11TH MAY 202114TH MAY 2022136,183 MI
PASSED15TH MAY 202014TH MAY 2021133,091 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED15TH MAY 201922ND NOVEMBER 2020129,126 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED23RD MAY 201822ND MAY 2019125,168 MI
FAILED16TH MAY 2018125,164 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
PASSED26TH APRIL 201718TH MAY 2018119,377 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED5TH MAY 201618TH MAY 2017115,931 MI
PASSED19TH MAY 201518TH MAY 2016103,573 MI
FAILED18TH MAY 2015103,569 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Stop Lamp Damaged, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.2.1d)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

W5ESS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 86% | MOT Failure Rate: 14%

W5ESS MOT Comments

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W5ESS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 157,131 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,224 miles

W5ESS FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration W5ESS was manufactured on Friday 6th July 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 157,131 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 11,224 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 14 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 2 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means W5ESS has a 86% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 11 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does W5ESS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 3rd October 2026 W5ESS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is W5ESS Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 3rd October 2026 W5ESS does have Tax. Read more

When does W5ESS Tax expire?

The current Tax for W5ESS will expire in 6 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. 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 W5ESS MOT expire?

The current MOT for W5ESS will expire in 7 months on Friday 14th May 2027. Read more

When did W5ESS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for W5ESS was on Monday 11th May 2026 at 13:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has W5ESS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for W5ESS we can see 12 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 W5ESS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 14 MOTs on record for W5ESS we can see 2 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 86% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is W5ESS?

W5ESS is registered as a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has W5ESS done?

The odometer reading for W5ESS at the last MOT in May 2026 was 157,131 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 11,224 miles per year. Read more

How old is W5ESS?

The vehicle W5ESS was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Friday 6th July 2012. Read more

What colour is W5ESS?

The official colour of W5ESS is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does W5ESS have?

W5ESS has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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