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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T5 AVNMOT history

T5 AVN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
148,699 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 AVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 AVN was last recorded at 148,699 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 3,240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,459 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,240 miles
Average per year
5,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,699 miles
  • 2025 – 145,459 miles
  • 2024 – 141,724 miles
  • 2023 – 138,695 miles
  • 2022 – 136,572 miles
  • 2021 – 133,981 miles
  • 2020 – 129,622 miles
  • 2019 – 128,504 miles
  • 2015 – 116,554 miles
  • 2014 – 92,246 miles
  • 2013 – 84,257 miles
  • 2012 – 72,255 miles
  • 2011 – 60,730 miles
  • 2010 – 51,839 miles
  • 2009 – 47,696 miles
  • 2008 – 45,310 miles
  • 2006 – 37,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,699 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,699 miles (+3,240)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    148,699 miles
    Test number
    702624297186
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass145,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,459 miles
    Test number
    255177442063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail145,459 miles (+3,735)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,459 miles
    Test number
    788795185895
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass141,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,724 miles
    Test number
    323295689474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail141,724 miles (+3,029)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,724 miles
    Test number
    400666872146
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass138,695 miles (+2,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,695 miles
    Test number
    985120234093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass136,572 miles (+2,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    136,572 miles
    Test number
    819702274594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass133,981 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,981 miles
    Test number
    590462620714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail133,981 miles (+4,359)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,981 miles
    Test number
    331470043973
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass129,622 miles (+1,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,622 miles
    Test number
    997465263997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on suspension arm to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass128,504 miles (+11,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,504 miles
    Test number
    437397645057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass116,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    116,554 miles
    Test number
    555723431225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,554 miles (+16,034)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,554 miles
    Test number
    360511650410
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  14. Pass100,520 miles (+8,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,520 miles
    Test number
    458102445005
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass92,246 miles (+7,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,246 miles
    Test number
    896898124078
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass84,257 miles (+12,002)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,257 miles
    Test number
    339763943010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,255 miles
    Test number
    636280262070
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail72,255 miles (+11,525)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,255 miles
    Test number
    259389752095
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass60,730 miles (+8,891)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,730 miles
    Test number
    167468131074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,839 miles
    Test number
    210398950098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,839 miles (+4,143)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,839 miles
    Test number
    133377150495
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass47,696 miles (+2,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,696 miles
    Test number
    271829059030
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass45,310 miles (+7,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,310 miles
    Test number
    500448238075
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass37,445 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,445 miles
    Test number
    651277756327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,435 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,435 miles
    Test number
    650153456386
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteN.s.r. & o.s.r. tyres very low on tread.ADVISE REPLACEMENT.

Questions about T5 AVN

Does T5 AVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 AVN is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 AVN?
The MOT on T5 AVN is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 AVN done?
T5 AVN was recorded at 148,699 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 5,643 miles a year.
Has T5 AVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 AVN has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 AVN 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 AVN find?
T5 AVN passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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