2010 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · UP51 ART
2010 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Feb 2010. Recorded mileage 93,519 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2010
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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UP51 ART Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 93,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
UP51 ART MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Volkswagen Transporter (UP51 ART) between January 2013 and December 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in bottom of hub (”; “Rear fog lamp not working bulb holder heavily corroded (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
UP51 ART Mileage History
- 24/01/201316,901 mi
- 10/02/201424,805 mi+7,904 mi
- 10/02/201424,805 mi
- 17/02/201535,211 mi+10,406 mi
- 19/02/201644,224 mi+9,013 mi
- 09/03/201757,054 mi+12,830 mi
- 16/03/201757,107 mi+53 mi
- 17/04/201866,236 mi+9,129 mi
- 29/04/201973,637 mi+7,401 mi
- 08/05/201973,801 mi+164 mi
- 07/10/202081,645 mi+7,844 mi
- 09/10/202081,645 mi
- 18/11/202184,700 mi+3,055 mi
- 19/11/202184,700 mi
- 08/11/202288,436 mi+3,736 mi
- 10/11/202288,437 mi+1 mi
- 05/12/202389,958 mi+1,521 mi
- 19/12/202491,889 mi+1,931 mi
- 18/12/202593,519 mi+1,630 mi
Average of roughly 5,940 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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