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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 BGOMOT history

T5 BGO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
185,027 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BGO was last recorded at 185,027 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 1,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,489 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,538 miles
Average per year
6,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,027 miles
  • 2024 – 183,489 miles
  • 2023 – 182,583 miles
  • 2022 – 181,575 miles
  • 2021 – 180,524 miles
  • 2020 – 180,062 miles
  • 2019 – 178,577 miles
  • 2018 – 176,856 miles
  • 2017 – 174,663 miles
  • 2016 – 172,228 miles
  • 2015 – 171,768 miles
  • 2013 – 162,801 miles
  • 2012 – 147,166 miles
  • 2011 – 128,367 miles
  • 2010 – 113,650 miles
  • 2009 – 86,652 miles
  • 2008 – 74,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,027 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease from small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Centre and rear exhaust boxes severely corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,027 miles (+1,538)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    185,027 miles
    Test number
    702342223443
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease from small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass183,489 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    183,489 miles
    Test number
    797816082574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass182,583 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    182,583 miles
    Test number
    635629604333
    • AdvisoryFront and rear body components covered in sealer

  4. Fail182,583 miles (+24)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,583 miles
    Test number
    679847591143
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear body components covered in sealer

  5. Fail182,559 miles (+984)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,559 miles
    Test number
    433423993758
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear suspension components been covered in underseal

  6. Pass181,575 miles (+1,051)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    181,575 miles
    Test number
    444979336256
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  7. Pass180,524 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    180,524 miles
    Test number
    185839965042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass180,062 miles (+1,485)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,062 miles
    Test number
    611621444333
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass178,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    178,577 miles
    Test number
    353689448954
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes severely corroded

  10. Fail178,577 miles (+1,721)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,577 miles
    Test number
    627882680434
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes severely corroded

  11. Pass176,856 miles (+2,193)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    176,856 miles
    Test number
    301116529031
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass174,663 miles (+2,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    174,663 miles
    Test number
    433818673094
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  13. Pass172,228 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    172,228 miles
    Test number
    652992454455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail172,227 miles (+459)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,227 miles
    Test number
    258024540299
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass171,768 miles (+8,967)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    171,768 miles
    Test number
    293052889224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass162,801 miles (+15,635)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    162,801 miles
    Test number
    355033223161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust in poor condition
    • NoteRear tyres are on legal limit recommend renew

  17. Pass147,166 miles (+18,799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    147,166 miles
    Test number
    886219622183
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass128,367 miles (+14,717)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    128,367 miles
    Test number
    658451531143
    • NoteChip in windscreen (outside swept area)

  19. Pass113,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,650 miles
    Test number
    374514520135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,650 miles (+26,998)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,650 miles
    Test number
    381994020145
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass86,652 miles (+11,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,652 miles
    Test number
    724113839145
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail74,658 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,658 miles
    Test number
    322617838172
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  23. Pass74,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,658 miles
    Test number
    334637938196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 BGO

Does T5 BGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BGO is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 BGO?
The MOT on T5 BGO is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BGO done?
T5 BGO was recorded at 185,027 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 6,269 miles a year.
Has T5 BGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BGO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 BGO 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 BGO find?
T5 BGO passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease from small split; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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