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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 BPAMOT history

T5 BPA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 106,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
106,830 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BPA was last recorded at 106,830 miles on 1 May 2026, 2,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,884 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,946 miles
Average per year
4,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,830 miles
  • 2025 – 103,884 miles
  • 2024 – 102,299 miles
  • 2023 – 97,010 miles
  • 2022 – 85,914 miles
  • 2021 – 80,153 miles
  • 2020 – 75,809 miles
  • 2019 – 74,409 miles
  • 2018 – 71,036 miles
  • 2017 – 68,398 miles
  • 2016 – 67,971 miles
  • 2015 – 66,581 miles
  • 2014 – 64,680 miles
  • 2013 – 62,348 miles
  • 2012 – 57,658 miles
  • 2011 – 56,391 miles
  • 2010 – 51,513 miles
  • 2009 – 48,570 miles
  • 2008 – 41,459 miles
  • 2007 – 32,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,830 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,830 miles
    Test number
    388944028408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,829 miles (+2,945)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,829 miles
    Test number
    277183612638
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended not checked unable to open side door (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass103,884 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,884 miles
    Test number
    578217164645
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail103,878 miles (+1,579)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,878 miles
    Test number
    546308424253
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,299 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    324245886099
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail102,299 miles (+5,289)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    702510369807
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass97,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    97,010 miles
    Test number
    579523677799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,010 miles (+11,096)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,010 miles
    Test number
    773477813021
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,914 miles
    Test number
    252725259883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail85,914 miles (+5,761)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,914 miles
    Test number
    885655646755
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass80,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,153 miles
    Test number
    233456793189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,153 miles (+4,344)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,153 miles
    Test number
    452432129424
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not checked (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass75,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,809 miles
    Test number
    614732579008
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail75,809 miles (+1,400)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,809 miles
    Test number
    993331209409
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass74,409 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,409 miles
    Test number
    662135257948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,402 miles (+3,366)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,402 miles
    Test number
    145315557059
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  17. Pass71,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    316949728302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail71,036 miles (+2,638)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    574702523847
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass68,398 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,398 miles
    Test number
    573775114633
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  20. Fail68,398 miles (+427)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,398 miles
    Test number
    292497319219
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  21. Pass67,971 miles (+1,390)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,971 miles
    Test number
    358581795517
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracked and split outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre damaged outer sidewall

  22. Pass66,581 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,581 miles
    Test number
    116405775046
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked and nearside front and nearside rear tyres have slight damage to sidewalls
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades smear slightly
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  23. Fail66,581 miles (+1,901)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,581 miles
    Test number
    195215375079
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked and nearside front and nearside rear tyres have slight damage to sidewalls
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades smear slightly
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded

  24. Pass64,680 miles (+2,332)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,680 miles
    Test number
    448923884059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside front and nearside rear tyres damaged slightly outer sidewalls

  25. Pass62,348 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,348 miles
    Test number
    517892373076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,658 miles (+1,267)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,658 miles
    Test number
    786259872077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,391 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,391 miles
    Test number
    107242671284
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
    • NoteRear brake disc pad contact area corroded o/s & n/s

  28. Pass56,391 miles (+4,878)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    56,391 miles
    Test number
    446652971288
    • NoteRear brake disc pad contact area corroded o/s & n/s

  29. Pass51,513 miles (+2,943)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    51,513 miles
    Test number
    864266480228
    • NoteN/S INNER CV BOOT HAS A PIN HOLE IN
    • NoteREAR DISCS CORRODED BREAK READINGS OK

  30. Pass48,570 miles (+7,111)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    341401389476
    • NoteFlywheel noisy.
    • NoteRear disc's and pads required 2-3,000 mils

  31. Pass41,459 miles (+9,224)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,459 miles
    Test number
    584980598220
    • NoteNearside rear lamp cracked but not showing white light

  32. Pass32,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,235 miles
    Test number
    890337797252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 BPA

Does T5 BPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BPA is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BPA?
The MOT on T5 BPA is valid until 21 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 BPA done?
T5 BPA was recorded at 106,830 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 4,028 miles a year.
Has T5 BPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BPA has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 BPA 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 BPA find?
T5 BPA passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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