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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T5 BFYMOT history

T5 BFY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
185,437 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BFY was last recorded at 185,437 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 1,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,374 miles · 1 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,063 miles
Average per year
9,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,437 miles
  • 2024 – 184,374 miles
  • 2023 – 183,135 miles
  • 2022 – 182,370 miles
  • 2021 – 180,048 miles
  • 2020 – 178,920 miles
  • 2019 – 175,629 miles
  • 2018 – 169,799 miles
  • 2017 – 165,004 miles
  • 2015 – 154,025 miles
  • 2014 – 128,987 miles
  • 2013 – 110,623 miles
  • 2012 – 93,016 miles
  • 2011 – 62,033 miles
  • 2010 – 36,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,437 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Hand brake lever sticks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,437 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    185,437 miles
    Test number
    516542741371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass184,374 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    184,374 miles
    Test number
    438519758338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    183,135 miles
    Test number
    910432231346
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail183,135 miles (+765)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,135 miles
    Test number
    215100879371
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass182,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    182,370 miles
    Test number
    572964616286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail182,370 miles (+2,322)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,370 miles
    Test number
    641418534792
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass180,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    180,048 miles
    Test number
    856439220764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail180,041 miles (+1,121)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,041 miles
    Test number
    116502313758
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass178,920 miles (+3,291)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    178,920 miles
    Test number
    931364598770
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass175,629 miles (+5,830)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    175,629 miles
    Test number
    603235211490
    • MinorNearside Rear All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass169,799 miles (+4,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    169,799 miles
    Test number
    373138515491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass165,004 miles (+10,979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    165,004 miles
    Test number
    489750995677
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass154,025 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    154,025 miles
    Test number
    176376284671
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever sticks

  14. Fail154,020 miles (+25,033)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,020 miles
    Test number
    196740561274
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever sticks

  15. Pass128,987 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    128,987 miles
    Test number
    328893384220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall worn

  16. Fail128,987 miles (+18,364)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,987 miles
    Test number
    287083684222
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall worn

  17. Pass110,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,623 miles
    Test number
    326645283281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,623 miles
    Test number
    839935683262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,623 miles (+17,607)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,623 miles
    Test number
    656024183230
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass93,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,016 miles
    Test number
    286745682244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail93,016 miles (+30,983)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,016 miles
    Test number
    278894482208
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass62,033 miles (+25,582)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    62,033 miles
    Test number
    997256941299
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAlso slight bearing noise road

  23. Pass36,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,451 miles
    Test number
    293457940290
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 BFY

Does T5 BFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 BFY expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 BFY?
The MOT on T5 BFY expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 BFY done?
T5 BFY was recorded at 185,437 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 9,930 miles a year.
Has T5 BFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BFY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 BFY 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 BFY find?
T5 BFY passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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