Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T5 BBNMOT history

T5 BBN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 248,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
248,318 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,324 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T5 BBN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BBN was last recorded at 248,318 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 5,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,201 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,117 miles
Average per year
10,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,318 miles
  • 2025 – 243,201 miles
  • 2024 – 241,860 miles
  • 2023 – 241,272 miles
  • 2021 – 238,556 miles
  • 2020 – 229,954 miles
  • 2019 – 224,741 miles
  • 2018 – 219,093 miles
  • 2016 – 207,619 miles
  • 2015 – 187,374 miles
  • 2014 – 168,187 miles
  • 2013 – 153,953 miles
  • 2011 – 127,526 miles
  • 2010 – 105,158 miles
  • 2009 – 75,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,318 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,318 miles (+5,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    248,318 miles
    Test number
    452248668904
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass243,201 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    243,201 miles
    Test number
    928329571570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail243,156 miles (+1,296)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,156 miles
    Test number
    211989518994
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass241,860 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    241,860 miles
    Test number
    820440021948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass241,272 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    241,272 miles
    Test number
    606779292334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass238,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    238,556 miles
    Test number
    823934700237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail238,554 miles (+8,600)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,554 miles
    Test number
    243887099679
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass229,954 miles (+161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    229,954 miles
    Test number
    442216950366
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail229,793 miles (+5,052)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,793 miles
    Test number
    181276533198
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass224,741 miles (+254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    224,741 miles
    Test number
    312153955781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail224,487 miles (+5,394)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,487 miles
    Test number
    188242605888
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
  12. Pass219,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    219,093 miles
    Test number
    320496551074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail219,093 miles (+11,474)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,093 miles
    Test number
    336319052259
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass207,619 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    207,619 miles
    Test number
    284641659751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Fail207,617 miles (+20,243)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,617 miles
    Test number
    138437669137
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
  16. Pass187,374 miles (+19,187)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    187,374 miles
    Test number
    238415105148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass168,187 miles (+14,234)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    168,187 miles
    Test number
    766572814101
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/S amd O/S number plate lamps dim, but working.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass153,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    153,953 miles
    Test number
    327225803189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail153,953 miles (+26,427)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,953 miles
    Test number
    619525703125
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Fail127,526 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,526 miles
    Test number
    349958361105
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  21. Pass127,526 miles (+22,368)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    127,526 miles
    Test number
    806828661171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,158 miles (+29,967)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    105,158 miles
    Test number
    223332570425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,191 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,191 miles
    Test number
    482882359182
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  24. Pass75,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,191 miles
    Test number
    532862959151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 BBN

Does T5 BBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BBN is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BBN?
The MOT on T5 BBN is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BBN done?
T5 BBN was recorded at 248,318 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 10,324 miles a year.
Has T5 BBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BBN has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 BBN 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 BBN find?
T5 BBN passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

Browse all T5B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.