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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

C5 KBSMOT history

C5 KBS is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

C5 KBS grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,435 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 KBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 KBS was last recorded at 135,435 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,423 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
7,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,435 miles
  • 2025 – 133,478 miles
  • 2024 – 128,490 miles
  • 2023 – 121,211 miles
  • 2020 – 109,413 miles
  • 2019 – 94,225 miles
  • 2018 – 79,985 miles
  • 2017 – 65,466 miles
  • 2016 – 52,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,435 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust delaminating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,435 miles
    Test number
    563603810567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail135,435 miles (+12)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,435 miles
    Test number
    669794935042
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Fail135,423 miles (+1,945)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,423 miles
    Test number
    721481882678
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. Pass133,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    133,478 miles
    Test number
    778893078405
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers deteriorated
  5. Fail133,478 miles (+4,988)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,478 miles
    Test number
    331268303355
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass128,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,490 miles
    Test number
    743395430778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,490 miles (+7,279)2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,490 miles
    Test number
    721631543507
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass121,211 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    121,211 miles
    Test number
    378801312560
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust delaminating
  9. Fail121,200 miles (+11,787)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,200 miles
    Test number
    794888740058
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust delaminating
  10. Pass109,413 miles (+15,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,413 miles
    Test number
    212230722579
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside / nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass94,225 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,225 miles
    Test number
    293667825303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail94,225 miles (+14,240)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,225 miles
    Test number
    693240986898
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass79,985 miles (+14,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    79,985 miles
    Test number
    507601368831
    • AdvisoryFront valve stems deteriorated
  14. Pass65,466 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,466 miles
    Test number
    139953181277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,271 miles (+12,362)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,271 miles
    Test number
    963112844015
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed both rear cut (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s driving lamp not working
  16. Pass52,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,909 miles
    Test number
    266855141516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 KBS

Does C5 KBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 KBS is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 KBS?
The MOT on C5 KBS is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 KBS done?
C5 KBS was recorded at 135,435 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 7,862 miles a year.
Has C5 KBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 KBS has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 KBS 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 KBS find?
C5 KBS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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