Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
T5 BFGMOT history
T5 BFG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 203,607 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 203,607 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,760 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 BFG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 BFG was last recorded at 203,607 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 9,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 194,237 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,370 miles
- Average per year
- 6,760 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 203,607 miles
- 2025 – 194,237 miles
- 2024 – 185,623 miles
- 2023 – 177,448 miles
- 2022 – 170,799 miles
- 2021 – 165,444 miles
- 2020 – 159,057 miles
- 2019 – 153,808 miles
- 2018 – 150,221 miles
- 2017 – 142,989 miles
- 2016 – 139,859 miles
- 2015 – 134,565 miles
- 2014 – 131,486 miles
- 2013 – 127,047 miles
- 2012 – 117,697 miles
- 2011 – 108,371 miles
- 2010 – 99,542 miles
- 2009 – 88,838 miles
- 2008 – 79,466 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass203,607 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front-centre exhaust clamp broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Brake pad warning light on dash
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,607 miles (+9,370)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 203,607 miles
- Test number
- 271066566427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,237 miles (+8,614)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 194,237 miles
- Test number
- 203155780700
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass185,623 miles (+95)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 185,623 miles
- Test number
- 849716884757
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront-centre exhaust clamp broken
Fail185,528 miles (+8,080)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,528 miles
- Test number
- 714591817944
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront-centre exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryOil on minimum level
Pass177,448 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 177,448 miles
- Test number
- 256744599319
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
- AdvisoryRear an front wheels rubbing in the wheel arches in some places
Fail177,448 miles (+6,649)3 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,448 miles
- Test number
- 271818009035
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks resting on the exhaust and insecure (4.11 (c) (iii))
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (275/40zr20) (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed oil level to high (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too far to the right both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
- AdvisoryRear an front wheels rubbing in the wheel arches in some places
Pass170,799 miles (+133)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 170,799 miles
- Test number
- 617008304300
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear wire insecure & disconnected
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail170,666 miles (+5,222)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,666 miles
- Test number
- 625775210818
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wear wire insecure & disconnected
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass165,444 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 165,444 miles
- Test number
- 721423876521
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Fail165,444 miles (+6,387)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,444 miles
- Test number
- 574723423478
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (275/40 x 20) (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,057 miles (+5,249)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 159,057 miles
- Test number
- 178245301757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,808 miles (+3,587)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 153,808 miles
- Test number
- 599599853136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,221 miles (+7,232)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 150,221 miles
- Test number
- 216205555137
- 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))
Pass142,989 miles (+3,130)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 142,989 miles
- Test number
- 767377480151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,859 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 139,859 miles
- Test number
- 569303925091
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail139,859 miles (+5,294)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,859 miles
- Test number
- 327472397169
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass134,565 miles (+3,079)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 134,565 miles
- Test number
- 255906755196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,486 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 131,486 miles
- Test number
- 656653064199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,485 miles (+4,438)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,485 miles
- Test number
- 815412564185
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass127,047 miles (+9,350)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 127,047 miles
- Test number
- 116182043156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass117,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 117,697 miles
- Test number
- 939058052195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,697 miles (+9,326)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,697 miles
- Test number
- 539808352144
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Fail108,371 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,371 miles
- Test number
- 235101861454
- Repaired at testNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,371 miles (+8,829)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 108,371 miles
- Test number
- 325981861199
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,542 miles (+10,704)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 99,542 miles
- Test number
- 291188950478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,838 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 88,838 miles
- Test number
- 302826009181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,838 miles (+9,372)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,838 miles
- Test number
- 980735209139
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Pass79,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 79,466 miles
- Test number
- 841655218187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 BFG
- Does T5 BFG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BFG is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 BFG?
- The MOT on T5 BFG is valid until 5 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 BFG done?
- T5 BFG was recorded at 203,607 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 6,760 miles a year.
- Has T5 BFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 BFG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 BFG 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 BFG find?
- T5 BFG passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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