2007 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · G5 RBL
2007 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 160,974 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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G5 RBL Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 160,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G5 RBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (G5 RBL) between November 2010 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
G5 RBL Mileage History
- 12/11/201045,388 mi
- 26/11/201162,968 mi+17,580 mi
- 26/11/201162,968 mi
- 10/11/201280,723 mi+17,755 mi
- 10/11/201280,723 mi
- 27/11/201397,403 mi+16,680 mi
- 21/09/2015111,148 mi+13,745 mi
- 21/09/2015111,149 mi+1 mi
- 10/09/2016118,706 mi+7,557 mi
- 01/02/2018126,010 mi+7,304 mi
- 01/02/2018126,010 mi
- 16/01/2019132,501 mi+6,491 mi
- 20/01/2020138,514 mi+6,013 mi
- 14/01/2021140,106 mi+1,592 mi
- 20/01/2021140,117 mi+11 mi
- 10/01/2022143,376 mi+3,259 mi
- 17/01/2022143,510 mi+134 mi
- 13/01/2023149,558 mi+6,048 mi
- 29/01/2024155,160 mi+5,602 mi
- 24/02/2025159,669 mi+4,509 mi
- 03/03/2026160,973 mi+1,304 mi
- 03/03/2026160,974 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,552 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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