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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

C5 TVWMOT history

C5 TVW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 210,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

C5 TVW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
210,793 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 TVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
29 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 TVW was last recorded at 210,793 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 3,287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,506 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,287 miles
Average per year
12,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,793 miles
  • 2025 – 207,506 miles
  • 2024 – 205,871 miles
  • 2023 – 199,877 miles
  • 2022 – 190,350 miles
  • 2021 – 180,653 miles
  • 2020 – 171,077 miles
  • 2019 – 159,245 miles
  • 2017 – 143,000 miles
  • 2016 – 116,768 miles
  • 2015 – 88,002 miles
  • 2014 – 59,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,793 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b pillar base

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mounting area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,793 miles (+3,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    210,793 miles
    Test number
    302021717100
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass207,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    207,506 miles
    Test number
    100393700441
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b pillar base (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail207,506 miles (+1,635)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,506 miles
    Test number
    126239529322
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracks in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive b pillar base (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass205,871 miles (+5,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    205,871 miles
    Test number
    657041159905
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass199,877 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    199,877 miles
    Test number
    413045990364
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Fail199,875 miles (+9,525)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,875 miles
    Test number
    187723496027
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer case loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall X2 cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass190,350 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    190,350 miles
    Test number
    646078810361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNoise from strut top mounts on lock to lock test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail190,349 miles (+9,696)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,349 miles
    Test number
    546155935946
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNoise from strut top mounts on lock to lock test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass180,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    180,653 miles
    Test number
    188539596538
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight leak of grease from drive shaft boot
  10. Fail180,653 miles (+9,576)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,653 miles
    Test number
    870755153571
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight leak of grease from drive shaft boot
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Heat shields becoming loose
  11. Pass171,077 miles (+11,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    171,077 miles
    Test number
    862209424593
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear seat mounting rubbing on spare wheel
    • AdvisoryRear Heatshield insecure
  12. Pass159,245 miles (+16,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,245 miles
    Test number
    593671807404
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
  13. Pass143,000 miles (+26,232)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    143,000 miles
    Test number
    687601005966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,768 miles
    Test number
    893899814461
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
  15. Fail116,768 miles (+28,766)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,768 miles
    Test number
    594592140058
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated
  16. Pass88,002 miles (+28,382)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,002 miles
    Test number
    872473319862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,620 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,620 miles
    Test number
    169645344220
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded

Questions about C5 TVW

Does C5 TVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 TVW is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 TVW?
The MOT on C5 TVW is valid until 3 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 TVW done?
C5 TVW was recorded at 210,793 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 12,685 miles a year.
Has C5 TVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 TVW has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 TVW 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 TVW find?
C5 TVW passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges; offside front upper suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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