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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 BCUMOT history

T5 BCU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 248,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
248,284 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BCU was last recorded at 248,284 miles on 11 May 2026, 690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2012: 4,216 miles, lower than 37,394 miles on 14 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
247,594 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
690 miles
Average per year
13,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,284 miles
  • 2025 – 247,594 miles
  • 2024 – 246,887 miles
  • 2023 – 243,993 miles
  • 2022 – 238,742 miles
  • 2020 – 229,852 miles
  • 2019 – 218,247 miles
  • 2018 – 210,481 miles
  • 2017 – 206,493 miles
  • 2016 – 199,719 miles
  • 2015 – 163,735 miles
  • 2014 – 116,055 miles
  • 2013 – 72,253 miles
  • 2012 – 43,263 miles
  • 2011 – 37,394 miles
  • 2010 – 30,526 miles
  • 2009 – 24,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,284 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,284 miles (+690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    248,284 miles
    Test number
    804713082157
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass247,594 miles (+707)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    247,594 miles
    Test number
    253932763592
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass246,887 miles (+2,894)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    246,887 miles
    Test number
    504555308405
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass243,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    243,993 miles
    Test number
    799422228760
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail243,993 miles (+5,251)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,993 miles
    Test number
    196385064802
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass238,742 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    238,742 miles
    Test number
    729521128807
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail238,652 miles (+8,800)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,652 miles
    Test number
    327975972252
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass229,852 miles (+11,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    229,852 miles
    Test number
    213961341893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass218,247 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    218,247 miles
    Test number
    109264607584
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  10. Fail218,247 miles (+7,766)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,247 miles
    Test number
    922700002462
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  11. Pass210,481 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    210,481 miles
    Test number
    907785761848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass206,493 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    206,493 miles
    Test number
    979219499984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass199,719 miles (+35,984)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    199,719 miles
    Test number
    424958595254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass163,735 miles (+47,680)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    163,735 miles
    Test number
    729313645123
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass116,055 miles (+43,802)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    116,055 miles
    Test number
    987470334120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,253 miles (+28,990)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,253 miles
    Test number
    945338533160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,263 miles (+39,047)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,263 miles
    Test number
    217551552421
    • NoteWindscreen has slight damage

  18. Pass4,216 miles (-33,178)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    4,216 miles
    Test number
    325916242141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front windscreen slight damage

  19. Pass37,394 miles (+6,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,394 miles
    Test number
    965795261136
    • NoteRear brake discs very poor (corrosion).

  20. Pass30,526 miles (+5,821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,526 miles
    Test number
    751991980171
    • NoteRear discs excessive corroded

  21. Pass24,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,705 miles
    Test number
    301843389162
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T5 BCU

Does T5 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BCU is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BCU?
The MOT on T5 BCU is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BCU done?
T5 BCU was recorded at 248,284 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 13,263 miles a year.
Has T5 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BCU has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 BCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 BCU find?
T5 BCU passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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