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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

M5 WRVMOT history

M5 WRV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 154,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

M5 WRV silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
154,502 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 WRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 WRV was last recorded at 154,502 miles on 12 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,499 miles · 7 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
9,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,502 miles
  • 2025 – 151,950 miles
  • 2024 – 151,075 miles
  • 2023 – 149,838 miles
  • 2022 – 144,033 miles
  • 2021 – 127,977 miles
  • 2019 – 103,856 miles
  • 2018 – 87,128 miles
  • 2017 – 73,082 miles
  • 2016 – 58,495 miles
  • 2015 – 46,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,502 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust centre silencer deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,502 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    154,502 miles
    Test number
    322117033811
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust centre silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail154,499 miles (+2,549)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,499 miles
    Test number
    701909140131
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust centre silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass151,950 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    151,950 miles
    Test number
    635103768092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail151,814 miles (+739)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,814 miles
    Test number
    447267838087
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass151,075 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    151,075 miles
    Test number
    778989171434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass149,838 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,838 miles
    Test number
    861189451605
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  7. Fail149,834 miles (+5,801)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,834 miles
    Test number
    977491080911
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Central tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition Cracked in swept area (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  8. Pass144,033 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,033 miles
    Test number
    382152052934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,959 miles (+15,982)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,959 miles
    Test number
    275367078423
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass127,977 miles (+24,121)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    127,977 miles
    Test number
    129952144601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,856 miles (+16,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,856 miles
    Test number
    377286407578
    • AdvisoryOffside Front daytime running light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light not working
  12. Pass87,128 miles (+14,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,128 miles
    Test number
    479327979931
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass73,082 miles (+14,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    73,082 miles
    Test number
    178948530997
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass58,495 miles (+12,389)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,495 miles
    Test number
    312662269362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,106 miles
    Test number
    668091285106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 WRV

Does M5 WRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 WRV is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 WRV?
The MOT on M5 WRV is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 WRV done?
M5 WRV was recorded at 154,502 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 9,975 miles a year.
Has M5 WRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 WRV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 WRV 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 WRV find?
M5 WRV passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust centre silencer deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, and 1 more.

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