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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,459 cc

C5 ESVMOT history

C5 ESV is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

C5 ESV grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,066 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 ESV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 ESV was last recorded at 99,066 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 3,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,752 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,314 miles
Average per year
4,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,066 miles
  • 2025 – 95,752 miles
  • 2024 – 91,666 miles
  • 2023 – 85,518 miles
  • 2022 – 81,857 miles
  • 2021 – 76,613 miles
  • 2020 – 72,173 miles
  • 2019 – 67,734 miles
  • 2018 – 61,674 miles
  • 2017 – 55,349 miles
  • 2016 – 48,907 miles
  • 2015 – 43,037 miles
  • 2014 – 40,946 miles
  • 2013 – 37,586 miles
  • 2012 – 33,540 miles
  • 2011 – 29,794 miles
  • 2010 – 26,819 miles
  • 2009 – 21,142 miles
  • 2008 – 21,007 miles
  • 2007 – 19,102 miles
  • 2006 – 15,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,066 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,066 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,066 miles
    Test number
    134498203871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,752 miles (+4,086)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,752 miles
    Test number
    405113923798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,666 miles (+6,148)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,666 miles
    Test number
    765427944598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,518 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,518 miles
    Test number
    424920443554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,857 miles (+5,244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,857 miles
    Test number
    120234290377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass76,613 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,613 miles
    Test number
    411543418665
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail76,613 miles (+4,440)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,613 miles
    Test number
    336953202803
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass72,173 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,173 miles
    Test number
    964714952801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,734 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,734 miles
    Test number
    365678015081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,730 miles (+6,056)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,730 miles
    Test number
    416224293944
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass61,674 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,674 miles
    Test number
    317423076274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,349 miles (+6,442)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,349 miles
    Test number
    838865881670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,907 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,907 miles
    Test number
    228521284954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,893 miles (+5,856)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,893 miles
    Test number
    903320670657
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded link pipe (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass43,037 miles (+2,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,037 miles
    Test number
    987615745288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  16. Pass40,946 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,946 miles
    Test number
    716371264243
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  17. Fail40,921 miles (+3,335)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,921 miles
    Test number
    895583154271
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  18. Pass37,586 miles (+4,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,586 miles
    Test number
    425045153221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass33,540 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,540 miles
    Test number
    209915362283
    • NoteN/s outer upper marker light not working

  20. Fail33,524 miles (+3,730)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,524 miles
    Test number
    989781262240
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s outer upper marker light not working

  21. Pass29,794 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,794 miles
    Test number
    558369661230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,819 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    26,819 miles
    Test number
    720761170221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,142 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,142 miles
    Test number
    194082079211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,007 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    21,007 miles
    Test number
    841100918369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,102 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,102 miles
    Test number
    321068617307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,843 miles
    Test number
    781458636374
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about C5 ESV

Does C5 ESV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 ESV is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 ESV?
The MOT on C5 ESV is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 ESV done?
C5 ESV was recorded at 99,066 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 4,251 miles a year.
Has C5 ESV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 ESV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 ESV 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 C5 ESV find?
C5 ESV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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