Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc
T5 BLVMOT history
T5 BLV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 May 2027
- Mileage
- 140,739 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,000 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 BLV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 19 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 BLV was last recorded at 140,739 miles on 14 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 140,730 miles · 27 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 5,000 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,739 miles
- 2025 – 137,585 miles
- 2024 – 134,868 miles
- 2023 – 131,394 miles
- 2022 – 129,549 miles
- 2020 – 122,441 miles
- 2019 – 113,300 miles
- 2018 – 107,669 miles
- 2017 – 97,411 miles
- 2016 – 96,460 miles
- 2015 – 94,792 miles
- 2014 – 88,703 miles
- 2013 – 77,196 miles
- 2012 – 69,337 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,739 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2026
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Parking Brake overall performance exceeds 16% but one or more individual brake is performing lower than usually seen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,739 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2027
- Odometer
- 140,739 miles
- Test number
- 954464589033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail140,730 miles (+3,145)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,730 miles
- Test number
- 561863095735
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass137,585 miles (+2,717)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2026
- Odometer
- 137,585 miles
- Test number
- 415544641310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,868 miles (+3,474)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 134,868 miles
- Test number
- 354378100564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,394 miles (+1,845)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 131,394 miles
- Test number
- 699839915942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,549 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 129,549 miles
- Test number
- 476381146699
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail129,549 miles (+7,108)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,549 miles
- Test number
- 540614616849
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass122,441 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 122,441 miles
- Test number
- 413336443007
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking Brake overall performance exceeds 16% but one or more individual brake is performing lower than usually seen
Fail122,433 miles (+9,133)5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,433 miles
- Test number
- 549499699895
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking Brake overall performance exceeds 16% but one or more individual brake is performing lower than usually seen
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass113,300 miles (+5,631)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 113,300 miles
- Test number
- 974331605398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,669 miles (+10,258)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 107,669 miles
- Test number
- 455108164213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,411 miles (+951)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 97,411 miles
- Test number
- 217692199840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,460 miles (+1,668)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 96,460 miles
- Test number
- 681691650053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,792 miles (+6,089)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 94,792 miles
- Test number
- 225883245012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,703 miles (+11,507)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 88,703 miles
- Test number
- 275387054098
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass77,196 miles (+7,859)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 77,196 miles
- Test number
- 158850253045
- NoteNo smoke print out, level too low
Pass69,337 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 69,337 miles
- Test number
- 186302732026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,337 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,337 miles
- Test number
- 429342632072
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about T5 BLV
- Does T5 BLV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BLV is valid until 13 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 BLV?
- The MOT on T5 BLV is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 BLV done?
- T5 BLV was recorded at 140,739 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,000 miles a year.
- Has T5 BLV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 BLV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 BLV 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 BLV find?
- T5 BLV passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 1 more.
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