Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
C5 SWHMOT history
C5 SWH is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 191,538 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 191,538 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,389 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 SWH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 SWH was last recorded at 191,538 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 1,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 190,345 miles · 18 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,193 miles
- Average per year
- 8,389 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 191,538 miles
- 2024 – 190,345 miles
- 2023 – 189,255 miles
- 2022 – 185,268 miles
- 2021 – 183,108 miles
- 2020 – 180,944 miles
- 2019 – 180,479 miles
- 2018 – 178,487 miles
- 2017 – 175,582 miles
- 2016 – 172,686 miles
- 2015 – 164,263 miles
- 2014 – 147,383 miles
- 2013 – 131,473 miles
- 2012 – 119,056 miles
- 2011 – 103,419 miles
- 2010 – 84,401 miles
- 2009 – 62,364 miles
- 2007 – 38,724 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass191,538 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both hoses) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both hoses) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,538 miles (+1,193)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 191,538 miles
- Test number
- 626892974535
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both hoses) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both hoses) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass190,345 miles (+1,090)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 190,345 miles
- Test number
- 279883213289
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass189,255 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 189,255 miles
- Test number
- 292052163439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,255 miles (+3,987)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,255 miles
- Test number
- 271479538437
- Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Pass185,268 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 185,268 miles
- Test number
- 114166894682
- AdvisoryFront signs of front tyres fouling on inner arches
Fail185,268 miles (+2,160)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,268 miles
- Test number
- 460011423425
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryFront signs of front tyres fouling on inner arches
Pass183,108 miles (+2,164)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 183,108 miles
- Test number
- 821498950833
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s centre tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s centre tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass180,944 miles (+465)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 180,944 miles
- Test number
- 502241112644
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShowing surface rust on lower suspension components
Pass180,479 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 180,479 miles
- Test number
- 459769906881
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail180,478 miles (+1,991)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,478 miles
- Test number
- 769697473998
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Squashed by coil spring (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass178,487 miles (+2,905)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 178,487 miles
- Test number
- 918962448915
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box shows signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust shows signs of corrosion
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass175,582 miles (+2,896)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 175,582 miles
- Test number
- 727206260435
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass172,686 miles (+8,423)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 172,686 miles
- Test number
- 736745261094
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass164,263 miles (+19)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 164,263 miles
- Test number
- 978570795070
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Fail164,244 miles (+16,861)6 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,244 miles
- Test number
- 749727775078
- FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass147,383 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 147,383 miles
- Test number
- 189109864020
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r tyre perished
Fail147,383 miles (+15,910)3 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,383 miles
- Test number
- 519009064066
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r tyre perished
Pass131,473 miles (+12,417)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 131,473 miles
- Test number
- 667030073042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,056 miles (+15,637)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 119,056 miles
- Test number
- 485375242031
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear spring lower rubber mounts insecure
- NoteThe rear silencer is in poor condition
Pass103,419 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 103,419 miles
- Test number
- 847920771063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,414 miles (+19,013)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,414 miles
- Test number
- 119239661073
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass84,401 miles (+22,037)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 84,401 miles
- Test number
- 132607250006
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass62,364 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 62,364 miles
- Test number
- 120087749415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,364 miles (+23,640)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,364 miles
- Test number
- 363237549053
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass38,724 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 38,724 miles
- Test number
- 644843347245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C5 SWH
- Does C5 SWH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 SWH is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on C5 SWH?
- The MOT on C5 SWH is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C5 SWH done?
- C5 SWH was recorded at 191,538 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 8,389 miles a year.
- Has C5 SWH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 SWH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on C5 SWH 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 SWH find?
- C5 SWH passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (both hoses); nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 6 more.
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