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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

M5 PFRMOT history

M5 PFR is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 206,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.

M5 PFR black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
206,479 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,712 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 PFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 PFR was last recorded at 206,479 miles on 19 Jun 2025, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,274 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
8,712 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,479 miles
  • 2024 – 200,649 miles
  • 2023 – 193,672 miles
  • 2022 – 187,340 miles
  • 2021 – 181,987 miles
  • 2020 – 177,753 miles
  • 2019 – 168,552 miles
  • 2018 – 162,950 miles
  • 2017 – 150,075 miles
  • 2016 – 143,874 miles
  • 2015 – 135,200 miles
  • 2014 – 127,140 miles
  • 2013 – 118,770 miles
  • 2012 – 106,598 miles
  • 2011 – 93,911 miles
  • 2010 – 80,871 miles
  • 2009 – 68,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,479 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged surround/housing (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,479 miles (+205)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    206,479 miles
    Test number
    600245222397
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged surround/housing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail206,274 miles (+5,625)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,274 miles
    Test number
    497469428524
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured through prior weld/repair (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm 5mm cut (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit smoke limit: 1.05 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged surround/housing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass200,649 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    200,649 miles
    Test number
    292452487441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail200,649 miles (+6,977)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,649 miles
    Test number
    917737212250
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass193,672 miles (+5)3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    193,672 miles
    Test number
    918522374858
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail193,667 miles (+6,327)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,667 miles
    Test number
    302282593727
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass187,340 miles (+5,353)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    187,340 miles
    Test number
    696950580514
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass181,987 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    181,987 miles
    Test number
    127310780292
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail181,985 miles (+2)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,985 miles
    Test number
    740513875529
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail181,983 miles (+4,230)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,983 miles
    Test number
    310880393847
    • MajorEmissions not tested intercooler pipe not attached lots of back smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass177,753 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    177,753 miles
    Test number
    248367897143
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light dim

  12. Fail177,748 miles (+9,196)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,748 miles
    Test number
    603169643754
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside number plate light dim

  13. Pass168,552 miles (+5,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    168,552 miles
    Test number
    120708736875
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak noticed

  14. Pass162,950 miles (+12,875)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    162,950 miles
    Test number
    290870440798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass150,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    150,075 miles
    Test number
    799859787575
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust corroded

  16. Fail150,075 miles (+6,201)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,075 miles
    Test number
    136397353107
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass143,874 miles (+8,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    143,874 miles
    Test number
    537934745324
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass135,200 miles (+8,060)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    135,200 miles
    Test number
    555849835138
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low.
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded.
    • NotePlay in both front lower arm rear bushes.

  19. Pass127,140 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    127,140 miles
    Test number
    285517724421
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  20. Fail127,138 miles (+8,368)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,138 miles
    Test number
    296547324167
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  21. Pass118,770 miles (+12,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    118,770 miles
    Test number
    298420253429
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass106,598 miles (+12,687)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    106,598 miles
    Test number
    138161502230
    • NoteExhaust center and rear silencers corroded

  23. Pass93,911 miles (+13,040)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,911 miles
    Test number
    716205491113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,871 miles (+12,804)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    80,871 miles
    Test number
    331311710299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,067 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    68,067 miles
    Test number
    292695709283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,826 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,826 miles
    Test number
    590021109225
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about M5 PFR

Does M5 PFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M5 PFR expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M5 PFR?
The MOT on M5 PFR expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M5 PFR done?
M5 PFR was recorded at 206,479 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 8,712 miles a year.
Has M5 PFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 PFR has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on M5 PFR 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 M5 PFR find?
M5 PFR passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with 6 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged surround/housing; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 3 more.

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