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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 BBVMOT history

T5 BBV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 166,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
166,266 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BBV was last recorded at 166,266 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 3,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,379 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,887 miles
Average per year
5,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,266 miles
  • 2024 – 162,379 miles
  • 2023 – 157,722 miles
  • 2022 – 152,463 miles
  • 2021 – 146,753 miles
  • 2020 – 142,210 miles
  • 2019 – 133,739 miles
  • 2018 – 126,412 miles
  • 2017 – 120,724 miles
  • 2016 – 114,370 miles
  • 2015 – 108,268 miles
  • 2014 – 102,512 miles
  • 2013 – 97,797 miles
  • 2012 – 93,779 miles
  • 2011 – 88,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,266 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,266 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,266 miles
    Test number
    488692879603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,379 miles (+4,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,379 miles
    Test number
    418719442268
    • 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))
  3. Pass157,722 miles (+5,259)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,722 miles
    Test number
    584531350147
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass152,463 miles (+5,710)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,463 miles
    Test number
    565792428390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,753 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,753 miles
    Test number
    502782366409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,210 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,210 miles
    Test number
    468587854342
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail142,210 miles (+8,471)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,210 miles
    Test number
    782922102766
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass133,739 miles (+7,327)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,739 miles
    Test number
    974604493190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,412 miles (+5,688)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,412 miles
    Test number
    494318103241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,724 miles (+6,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,724 miles
    Test number
    522213927236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  11. Pass114,370 miles (+6,102)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,370 miles
    Test number
    465924728519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,268 miles (+5,756)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,268 miles
    Test number
    289985035139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass102,512 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    102,512 miles
    Test number
    249579434425
    • NoteFront and rear tyre sizes are not matched.
  14. Fail102,506 miles (+4,709)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,506 miles
    Test number
    286299434131
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear tyre sizes are not matched.
  15. Pass97,797 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    97,797 miles
    Test number
    237517733417
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  16. Fail97,797 miles (+4,018)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,797 miles
    Test number
    695077133182
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  17. Pass93,779 miles (+5,765)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,779 miles
    Test number
    975356732108
    • NoteOffside fron t tyre worn on inner edge
  18. Pass88,014 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,014 miles
    Test number
    827890041102
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing to limit
  19. Fail88,012 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,012 miles
    Test number
    905194801168
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 BBV

Does T5 BBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BBV is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 BBV?
The MOT on T5 BBV is valid until 26 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 BBV done?
T5 BBV was recorded at 166,266 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 5,371 miles a year.
Has T5 BBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BBV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T5 BBV 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 BBV find?
T5 BBV passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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