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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Petrol · 1985 · 1,915 cc

B5 VWVMOT history

B5 VWV is a white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

B5 VWV white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Jul 2026
Mileage
93,707 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B5 VWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,915 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B5 VWV was last recorded at 93,707 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 3,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,441 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,266 miles
Average per year
2,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,707 miles
  • 2024 – 90,441 miles
  • 2023 – 88,981 miles
  • 2022 – 87,775 miles
  • 2021 – 85,710 miles
  • 2020 – 85,516 miles
  • 2016 – 85,340 miles
  • 2015 – 85,029 miles
  • 2014 – 81,537 miles
  • 2013 – 77,657 miles
  • 2012 – 74,463 miles
  • 2011 – 70,240 miles
  • 2010 – 66,202 miles
  • 2009 – 61,053 miles
  • 2008 – 60,095 miles
  • 2007 – 57,383 miles
  • 2006 – 53,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,707 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM BUSH SPLIT AND PERISHED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened REAR LOWER SPRING SEAT PAD PERISHED AND CRACKED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S REAR SPRING SEAT TOP HAT HAS SLIGHT CORROSION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OUT OF T PIECE TO FLEXI CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened REAR LOWER SPRING SEAT PAD PERISHED AND CRACKED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,707 miles (+3,266)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,707 miles
    Test number
    705189753131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM BUSH SPLIT AND PERISHED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened REAR LOWER SPRING SEAT PAD PERISHED AND CRACKED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S REAR SPRING SEAT TOP HAT HAS SLIGHT CORROSION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OUT OF T PIECE TO FLEXI CORRODED. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened REAR LOWER SPRING SEAT PAD PERISHED AND CRACKED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,441 miles (+1,460)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,441 miles
    Test number
    764795373690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE/PENETRATING OIL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE/PENETRATING OIL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,981 miles (+1,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    88,981 miles
    Test number
    770896528141
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass87,775 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,775 miles
    Test number
    302067605300
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail87,775 miles (+2,065)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,775 miles
    Test number
    479845936207
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    85,710 miles
    Test number
    442357495753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,710 miles (+194)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,710 miles
    Test number
    592252804902
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,516 miles
    Test number
    843704077572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,516 miles (+176)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,516 miles
    Test number
    467563295753
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass85,340 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    85,340 miles
    Test number
    875896911510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under sill by jacking point
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door pillar
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail85,328 miles (+299)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,328 miles
    Test number
    927052020906
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under sill by jacking point
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door pillar
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass85,029 miles (+3,492)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,029 miles
    Test number
    745704685194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front undersill by jacking point corroded
    • NoteOffside front wheel arch by door pillar corroded
    • NoteOffside outersill showing corrosion

  13. Pass81,537 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,537 miles
    Test number
    746385634112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front door pillar showing corrosion

  14. Fail81,528 miles (+3,871)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,528 miles
    Test number
    658485534165
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front door pillar showing corrosion

  15. Pass77,657 miles (+3,194)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,657 miles
    Test number
    295377733475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front wheel stiff to rotate

  16. Pass74,463 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,463 miles
    Test number
    355946732141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail74,437 miles (+4,197)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,437 miles
    Test number
    329385732145
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Pass70,240 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,240 miles
    Test number
    755103341197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,202 miles
    Test number
    173321040137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,202 miles (+5,149)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,202 miles
    Test number
    914211940139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass61,053 miles (+958)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,053 miles
    Test number
    783939749188
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteSlight stiffness at nearside and offside front wheels

  22. Pass60,095 miles (+2,712)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    60,095 miles
    Test number
    513158318207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,383 miles (+4,360)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,383 miles
    Test number
    694048777123
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside brake hose end corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake hose end corroded

  24. Pass53,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    53,023 miles
    Test number
    503281476125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B5 VWV

Does B5 VWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B5 VWV expired on 1 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B5 VWV?
The MOT on B5 VWV expired on 1 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B5 VWV done?
B5 VWV was recorded at 93,707 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 2,138 miles a year.
Has B5 VWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B5 VWV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on B5 VWV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on B5 VWV find?
B5 VWV passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush split and perished.; nearside rear lower suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened rear lower spring seat pad perished and cracked.; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear spring seat top hat has slight corrosion., and 6 more.

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