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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

T5 APVMOT history

T5 APV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 186,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
186,074 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 APV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 APV was last recorded at 186,074 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 4,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,714 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,360 miles
Average per year
10,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,074 miles
  • 2024 – 181,714 miles
  • 2023 – 167,613 miles
  • 2022 – 159,393 miles
  • 2021 – 150,392 miles
  • 2020 – 140,606 miles
  • 2019 – 131,730 miles
  • 2018 – 122,969 miles
  • 2017 – 91,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,074 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • O/S D.R.L. not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,074 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    186,074 miles
    Test number
    805523142903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,714 miles (+5,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    181,714 miles
    Test number
    341415955984
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED
  3. Pass176,428 miles (+1)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    176,428 miles
    Test number
    642212113824
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryO/S D.R.L. not working
  4. Fail176,427 miles (+8,814)2 dangerous2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,427 miles
    Test number
    566170430383
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryO/S D.R.L. not working
  5. Pass167,613 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    167,613 miles
    Test number
    100607312909
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered in grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Covered in grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  6. Fail167,613 miles (+8,220)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,613 miles
    Test number
    666879091431
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Covered in grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Covered in grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  7. Pass159,393 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    159,393 miles
    Test number
    420411415446
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  8. Fail159,393 miles (+9,001)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,393 miles
    Test number
    121962942189
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  9. Pass150,392 miles (+9,786)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,392 miles
    Test number
    318269444027
    • AdvisoryGrease around N/S inner C.V. boot
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe split
  10. Pass140,606 miles (+8,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    140,606 miles
    Test number
    106248246650
    • AdvisoryGrease around N/S inner C.V. boot
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass131,730 miles (+8,761)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,730 miles
    Test number
    365149774615
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass122,969 miles (+31,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,969 miles
    Test number
    202108842225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass91,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,778 miles
    Test number
    236542992758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 APV

Does T5 APV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 APV is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 APV?
The MOT on T5 APV is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 APV done?
T5 APV was recorded at 186,074 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 10,858 miles a year.
Has T5 APV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 APV has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 APV 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 T5 APV find?
T5 APV passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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