Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
T5 BDUMOT history
T5 BDU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 219,994 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 219,994 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,492 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 BDU
- 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
- 28 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 BDU was last recorded at 219,994 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 3,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 216,285 miles · 19 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,709 miles
- Average per year
- 9,492 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 219,994 miles
- 2025 – 216,285 miles
- 2024 – 209,494 miles
- 2023 – 205,207 miles
- 2022 – 196,840 miles
- 2021 – 185,726 miles
- 2019 – 170,019 miles
- 2018 – 154,194 miles
- 2017 – 138,124 miles
- 2016 – 122,606 miles
- 2015 – 108,388 miles
- 2014 – 97,523 miles
- 2013 – 89,832 miles
- 2011 – 81,189 miles
- 2009 – 63,528 miles
- 2008 – 55,005 miles
- 2007 – 46,903 miles
- 2006 – 37,975 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass219,994 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak at intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,994 miles (+3,709)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 219,994 miles
- Test number
- 487733843335
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak at intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass216,285 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 216,285 miles
- Test number
- 351033284526
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Fail216,284 miles (+6,790)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,284 miles
- Test number
- 840317907906
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass209,494 miles (+4,287)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 209,494 miles
- Test number
- 686594799418
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass205,207 miles (+8,367)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 205,207 miles
- Test number
- 617457187460
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass196,840 miles (+31)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 196,840 miles
- Test number
- 317880925096
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail196,809 miles (+11,083)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,809 miles
- Test number
- 253763949136
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass185,726 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 185,726 miles
- Test number
- 424138950088
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in screen
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail185,726 miles (+15,707)4 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,726 miles
- Test number
- 132010358326
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChip in screen
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,019 miles (+15,825)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 170,019 miles
- Test number
- 153517454247
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp in-op
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryBrake fluid level low
Pass154,194 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 154,194 miles
- Test number
- 500050405557
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail154,194 miles (+16,070)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,194 miles
- Test number
- 996160849138
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass138,124 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 138,124 miles
- Test number
- 625104157599
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail138,124 miles (+15,518)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,124 miles
- Test number
- 678391950772
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass122,606 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 122,606 miles
- Test number
- 602355301496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,546 miles (+14,158)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,546 miles
- Test number
- 444351776962
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,388 miles (+10,865)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 108,388 miles
- Test number
- 277976149994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,523 miles (+7,691)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 97,523 miles
- Test number
- 329992794189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,832 miles (+8,643)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 89,832 miles
- Test number
- 616926793173
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,189 miles (+17,661)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2012
- Odometer
- 81,189 miles
- Test number
- 156113121131
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail63,528 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,528 miles
- Test number
- 901121839374
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass63,528 miles (+8,523)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 63,528 miles
- Test number
- 950991839388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,005 miles (+8,102)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 55,005 miles
- Test number
- 434472228356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,903 miles (+8,928)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 46,903 miles
- Test number
- 103670237346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,975 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 37,975 miles
- Test number
- 442007926486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 BDU
- Does T5 BDU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BDU is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 BDU?
- The MOT on T5 BDU is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 BDU done?
- T5 BDU was recorded at 219,994 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 9,492 miles a year.
- Has T5 BDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 BDU has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 BDU 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 BDU find?
- T5 BDU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in wheel arches; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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