Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
S5 BFRMOT history
S5 BFR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 186,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 186,414 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 13,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 BFR
- 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 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 BFR was last recorded at 186,414 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3,860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 182,554 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,860 miles
- Average per year
- 13,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,414 miles
- 2025 – 182,554 miles
- 2024 – 171,936 miles
- 2022 – 154,024 miles
- 2021 – 138,515 miles
- 2020 – 127,155 miles
- 2019 – 108,237 miles
- 2018 – 89,511 miles
- 2017 – 73,106 miles
- 2016 – 54,154 miles
- 2015 – 37,207 miles
- 2014 – 33,489 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,414 miles
- AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 30 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,414 miles (+3,860)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 186,414 miles
- Test number
- 198497145329
- AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Pass182,554 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 182,554 miles
- Test number
- 401067965800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,554 miles (+10,618)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,554 miles
- Test number
- 253267161771
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass171,936 miles (+17,912)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 171,936 miles
- Test number
- 132396581763
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass154,024 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 154,024 miles
- Test number
- 318107216841
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fail154,024 miles (+15,509)2 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,024 miles
- Test number
- 748728737661
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass138,515 miles (+11,360)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 138,515 miles
- Test number
- 165876920255
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass127,155 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 127,155 miles
- Test number
- 869326164960
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail127,144 miles (+18,907)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,144 miles
- Test number
- 945998700072
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorPosition lamp not working all 4 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,237 miles (+18,726)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 108,237 miles
- Test number
- 159845042905
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,511 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 89,511 miles
- Test number
- 297160412482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,507 miles (+16,401)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,507 miles
- Test number
- 330617004644
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass73,106 miles (+18,952)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 73,106 miles
- Test number
- 882752209490
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass54,154 miles (+16,947)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 54,154 miles
- Test number
- 689523941054
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,207 miles (+3,718)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 37,207 miles
- Test number
- 799966085027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 33,489 miles
- Test number
- 129833074267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S5 BFR
- Does S5 BFR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 BFR is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 BFR?
- The MOT on S5 BFR is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 BFR done?
- S5 BFR was recorded at 186,414 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 13,492 miles a year.
- Has S5 BFR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 BFR has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on S5 BFR 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 S5 BFR find?
- S5 BFR passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: rear outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; towbar component corroded, but not excessively.
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