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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 BGJMOT history

T5 BGJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2025
Mileage
156,971 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BGJ was last recorded at 156,971 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2010: 66,519 miles, lower than 112,506 miles on 23 Oct 2008.

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
156,971 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,971 miles
  • 2023 – 147,417 miles
  • 2022 – 139,972 miles
  • 2021 – 136,094 miles
  • 2020 – 131,783 miles
  • 2019 – 125,941 miles
  • 2018 – 109,214 miles
  • 2017 – 97,294 miles
  • 2016 – 95,507 miles
  • 2015 – 94,005 miles
  • 2013 – 91,142 miles
  • 2012 – 87,298 miles
  • 2011 – 74,031 miles
  • 2010 – 66,525 miles
  • 2008 – 112,506 miles
  • 2007 – 80,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,971 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    156,971 miles
    Test number
    565632728493
    • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail156,971 miles (+9,554)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,971 miles
    Test number
    191762201964
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass147,417 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    147,417 miles
    Test number
    240937127096
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

  4. Fail147,417 miles (+7,445)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,417 miles
    Test number
    272849719287
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

  5. Pass139,972 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    139,972 miles
    Test number
    213222275145
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower side bar mountings corroded

  6. Fail139,972 miles (+3,878)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,972 miles
    Test number
    488499127901
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLower side bar mountings corroded

  7. Pass136,094 miles (+4,311)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    136,094 miles
    Test number
    949207764411
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass131,783 miles (+155)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    131,783 miles
    Test number
    570275240488
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide step support bars corroded

  9. Fail131,628 miles (+5,687)5 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,628 miles
    Test number
    277949044637
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Requirements only just met (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass125,941 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,941 miles
    Test number
    341167224127
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer bottom ball-joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted

  11. Fail125,941 miles (+16,727)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,941 miles
    Test number
    356425812242
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible bolts used are for alloy wheels (5.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible bolts used are for alloy wheels (5.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible bolts used are for alloy wheels (5.2.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer bottom ball-joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted

  12. Pass109,214 miles (+11,920)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,214 miles
    Test number
    505721636670
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass97,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,294 miles
    Test number
    686270632208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail97,294 miles (+1,787)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,294 miles
    Test number
    361943328502
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass95,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,507 miles
    Test number
    328791923927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail95,507 miles (+1,502)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,507 miles
    Test number
    497627710854
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass94,005 miles (+2,863)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,005 miles
    Test number
    976195645011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass91,142 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,142 miles
    Test number
    937378373295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Fail91,142 miles (+3,844)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,142 miles
    Test number
    878948673282
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Pass87,298 miles (+13,267)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    87,298 miles
    Test number
    145832342268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,031 miles (+7,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,031 miles
    Test number
    157568131133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass66,525 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,525 miles
    Test number
    692729560147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,519 miles (-45,987)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,519 miles
    Test number
    631659950190
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteSlight grease leak nearside front outer drive shaft boot.

  24. Pass112,506 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    112,506 miles
    Test number
    724417198261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail112,504 miles (+31,726)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,504 miles
    Test number
    833886098203
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass80,778 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,778 miles
    Test number
    210827597254
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about T5 BGJ

Does T5 BGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 BGJ expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 BGJ?
The MOT on T5 BGJ expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 BGJ done?
T5 BGJ was recorded at 156,971 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 4,539 miles a year.
Has T5 BGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BGJ has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 BGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 BGJ find?
T5 BGJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: central child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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