Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
T5 BFUMOT history
T5 BFU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 222,414 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 222,414 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,227 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 BFU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 24 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 BFU was last recorded at 222,414 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 3,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 218,685 miles · 10 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,729 miles
- Average per year
- 8,227 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 222,414 miles
- 2025 – 218,685 miles
- 2024 – 215,921 miles
- 2023 – 212,169 miles
- 2022 – 210,640 miles
- 2021 – 209,850 miles
- 2020 – 208,897 miles
- 2019 – 207,963 miles
- 2018 – 206,265 miles
- 2017 – 204,185 miles
- 2016 – 201,231 miles
- 2015 – 196,930 miles
- 2014 – 181,807 miles
- 2013 – 147,068 miles
- 2012 – 107,318 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass222,414 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust box deteriorated
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.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to all brake discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Center exhaust box deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 2 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass222,414 miles (+3,729)4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 222,414 miles
- Test number
- 517899990386
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust box deteriorated
Pass218,685 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 218,685 miles
- Test number
- 203841423955
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust box deteriorated
Fail218,685 miles (+2,764)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,685 miles
- Test number
- 629511302757
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust box deteriorated
Pass215,921 miles (+47)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 215,921 miles
- Test number
- 614665780250
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail215,874 miles (+3,705)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,874 miles
- Test number
- 158566449581
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass212,169 miles (+1,529)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 212,169 miles
- Test number
- 228435912316
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass210,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 210,640 miles
- Test number
- 495114505590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail210,640 miles (+790)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,640 miles
- Test number
- 597973613354
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass209,850 miles (+953)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 209,850 miles
- Test number
- 175079667554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,897 miles (+934)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 208,897 miles
- Test number
- 202347601579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,963 miles (+1,698)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 207,963 miles
- Test number
- 910172726713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,265 miles (+2,080)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 206,265 miles
- Test number
- 917060594302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,185 miles (+2,954)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 204,185 miles
- Test number
- 775671954209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,231 miles (+4,301)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 201,231 miles
- Test number
- 234194166602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,930 miles (+15,123)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 196,930 miles
- Test number
- 569232515026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,807 miles (+34,739)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 181,807 miles
- Test number
- 295511614033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,068 miles (+39,750)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 147,068 miles
- Test number
- 298780243027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 107,318 miles
- Test number
- 808982162013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 BFU
- Does T5 BFU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BFU is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 BFU?
- The MOT on T5 BFU 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 BFU done?
- T5 BFU was recorded at 222,414 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 8,227 miles a year.
- Has T5 BFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 BFU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 BFU 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 BFU find?
- T5 BFU passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.
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