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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

F5 SARMOT history

F5 SAR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 143,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

F5 SAR grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
143,125 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 SAR
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
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 SAR was last recorded at 143,125 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 3,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
139,742 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,383 miles
Average per year
8,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,125 miles
  • 2025 – 139,742 miles
  • 2024 – 134,377 miles
  • 2023 – 129,107 miles
  • 2022 – 124,851 miles
  • 2021 – 119,594 miles
  • 2020 – 113,584 miles
  • 2019 – 106,510 miles
  • 2018 – 98,832 miles
  • 2017 – 83,466 miles
  • 2016 – 61,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,125 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,125 miles (+3,383)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    143,125 miles
    Test number
    766222900167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,742 miles (+5,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,742 miles
    Test number
    956848072638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass134,377 miles (+5,270)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    134,377 miles
    Test number
    305478614103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,107 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,107 miles
    Test number
    561587760852
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Fail129,107 miles (+4,256)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,107 miles
    Test number
    819442812212
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass124,851 miles (+5,257)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,851 miles
    Test number
    788915521888
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated up in wheel arch there is a wiring loom that has corroded and broken wires, (4.11 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass119,594 miles (+6,010)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    119,594 miles
    Test number
    193474977115
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Plastic under trays damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass113,584 miles (+7,074)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,584 miles
    Test number
    697448470463
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,510 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,510 miles
    Test number
    560940665324
    • AdvisoryExhaust - mid/centre silencer is deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyres - O/S/F and N/S/F fouling on Dirt-Guards whilst steering is on full lock

  10. Fail106,510 miles (+7,678)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,510 miles
    Test number
    158352241452
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust - mid/centre silencer is deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyres - O/S/F and N/S/F fouling on Dirt-Guards whilst steering is on full lock

  11. Pass98,832 miles (+15,366)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    98,832 miles
    Test number
    165392111474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,466 miles (+21,799)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,466 miles
    Test number
    593523130546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,667 miles
    Test number
    411948072196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 SAR

Does F5 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 SAR is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 SAR?
The MOT on F5 SAR is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 SAR done?
F5 SAR was recorded at 143,125 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 8,002 miles a year.
Has F5 SAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 SAR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on F5 SAR 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 F5 SAR find?
F5 SAR passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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