Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
T5 BNUMOT history
T5 BNU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,588 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 163,588 mi
- At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,836 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 BNU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 12 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 BNU was last recorded at 163,588 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 163,559 miles · 11 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 29 miles
- Average per year
- 5,836 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,588 miles
- 2025 – 162,507 miles
- 2024 – 161,108 miles
- 2023 – 160,116 miles
- 2022 – 158,406 miles
- 2020 – 157,081 miles
- 2019 – 153,398 miles
- 2018 – 149,233 miles
- 2017 – 143,969 miles
- 2015 – 132,838 miles
- 2014 – 123,845 miles
- 2013 – 111,894 miles
- 2012 – 100,289 miles
- 2011 – 89,988 miles
- 2010 – 74,398 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,588 miles
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
24 tests since 10 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,588 miles (+29)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 163,588 miles
- Test number
- 335094476953
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail163,559 miles (+1,052)9 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,559 miles
- Test number
- 899522731749
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass162,507 miles (+1,399)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 162,507 miles
- Test number
- 741493148632
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass161,108 miles (+992)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 161,108 miles
- Test number
- 257358416454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,116 miles (+1,710)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 160,116 miles
- Test number
- 350841611885
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass158,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 158,406 miles
- Test number
- 854696032911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,406 miles (+1,325)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,406 miles
- Test number
- 858831291797
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass157,081 miles (+3,683)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2021
- Odometer
- 157,081 miles
- Test number
- 105728228366
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass153,398 miles (+4,165)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 153,398 miles
- Test number
- 244799988635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,233 miles (+5,264)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 149,233 miles
- Test number
- 735661315793
- AdvisorySome play in rear arm bushes
Pass143,969 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 143,969 miles
- Test number
- 882913196283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,967 miles (+11,129)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,967 miles
- Test number
- 394789384777
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass132,838 miles (+8,993)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 132,838 miles
- Test number
- 947582353624
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass123,845 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 123,845 miles
- Test number
- 175156914399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,845 miles (+11,951)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,845 miles
- Test number
- 946646114380
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass111,894 miles (+143)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 111,894 miles
- Test number
- 448217853433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,751 miles (+11,462)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,751 miles
- Test number
- 975665653318
- FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass100,289 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 100,289 miles
- Test number
- 466433352385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,287 miles (+89)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,287 miles
- Test number
- 606392852357
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail100,198 miles (+10,210)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,198 miles
- Test number
- 359337342311
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteCentre exhaust box deteriorated
- NoteEcu fault light on
- NoteFront brakes juddering slightly
Pass89,988 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 89,988 miles
- Test number
- 108827341309
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteAir box not fitted correctly
- NoteBoth front steering rack inner tie rods have play
- NoteFront and rear brake discs worn
Fail89,987 miles (+15,589)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,987 miles
- Test number
- 625653041381
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteAir box not fitted correctly
- NoteBoth front steering rack inner tie rods have play
- NoteFront and rear brake discs worn
Pass74,398 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 74,398 miles
- Test number
- 651511650376
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail74,397 miles2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,397 miles
- Test number
- 762174140314
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T5 BNU
- Does T5 BNU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BNU is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 BNU?
- The MOT on T5 BNU is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 BNU done?
- T5 BNU was recorded at 163,588 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 5,836 miles a year.
- Has T5 BNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 BNU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 BNU 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 BNU find?
- T5 BNU passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front position lamp incorrect colour; offside front position lamp incorrect colour; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 8 more.
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