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T5 MKU

2023 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,809 mi
Last recorded71,809 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 MKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 71,809 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn on edge 245 40 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 69,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 67,632 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 64,934 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 62,242 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2021 62,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 61,184 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2019 59,334 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 57,776 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2018 57,776 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,491 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 56,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2016 53,810 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 53,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 50,466 miles

back box outer skin corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2014 42,868 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 34,189 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 25,713 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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T5 MKU is a 2023 Volkswagen Transporter in Black. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T5 MKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 3 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T5 MKU registered?

T5 MKU is a 2023 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 2023.

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