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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 BPDMOT history

T5 BPD is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 203,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
203,056 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BPD was last recorded at 203,056 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jan 2019: 121,428 miles, lower than 121,457 miles on 29 Jan 2019.

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
201,243 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1,813 miles
Average per year
10,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,056 miles
  • 2025 – 187,016 miles
  • 2024 – 173,640 miles
  • 2023 – 168,533 miles
  • 2022 – 154,080 miles
  • 2021 – 142,131 miles
  • 2020 – 129,651 miles
  • 2019 – 121,428 miles
  • 2018 – 117,202 miles
  • 2017 – 111,877 miles
  • 2016 – 107,917 miles
  • 2015 – 102,859 miles
  • 2014 – 94,393 miles
  • 2013 – 84,678 miles
  • 2012 – 73,744 miles
  • 2011 – 49,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,056 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Rear Suspension componants corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,056 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    203,056 miles
    Test number
    334391809730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail203,056 miles (+1,813)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,056 miles
    Test number
    428394202994
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass201,243 miles (+315)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    201,243 miles
    Test number
    251239560973
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension componants corroded

  4. Fail200,928 miles (+13,912)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,928 miles
    Test number
    271716008637
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn dust cover also split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension componants corroded

  5. Pass187,016 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    187,016 miles
    Test number
    895826766003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail187,016 miles (+13,376)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,016 miles
    Test number
    979925049374
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass173,640 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    173,640 miles
    Test number
    508983983366
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s wing mirror missing

  8. Fail173,640 miles (+5,107)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,640 miles
    Test number
    924279080351
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s wing mirror missing

  9. Pass168,533 miles (+806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,533 miles
    Test number
    252071466151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer outer skin rusty
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

  10. Fail167,727 miles (+13,647)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,727 miles
    Test number
    384351992882
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer outer skin rusty
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

  11. Pass154,080 miles (+11,949)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,080 miles
    Test number
    232396638963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  12. Pass142,131 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,131 miles
    Test number
    416775361064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail142,118 miles (+12,467)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,118 miles
    Test number
    491100782549
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass129,651 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,651 miles
    Test number
    311178035083
    • AdvisorySlight wear offside front tyre inner edge

  15. Fail129,610 miles (+8,182)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,610 miles
    Test number
    973250983819
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear offside front tyre inner edge

  16. Pass121,428 miles (-29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,428 miles
    Test number
    469449319111
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deterioated
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cable/linkage corroded
    • AdvisoryRear underside suspension component corrosion noted

  17. Fail121,457 miles (+4,255)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,457 miles
    Test number
    576095985903
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deterioated
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 55/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cable/linkage corroded
    • AdvisoryRear underside suspension component corrosion noted

  18. Pass117,202 miles (+5,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    117,202 miles
    Test number
    311324173357
    • AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (Slight) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass111,877 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,877 miles
    Test number
    153788825081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,917 miles (+5,058)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    107,917 miles
    Test number
    744814091466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,859 miles (+8,466)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    102,859 miles
    Test number
    746154415119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,393 miles (+9,715)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,393 miles
    Test number
    958409694080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,678 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,678 miles
    Test number
    966324713139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  24. Fail84,678 miles (+10,934)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,678 miles
    Test number
    128523913198
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  25. Pass73,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,744 miles
    Test number
    186525192135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,275 miles (+5,634)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,275 miles
    Test number
    236265892108
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass67,641 miles (+17,931)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,641 miles
    Test number
    655840062084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,710 miles
    Test number
    649253161072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 BPD

Does T5 BPD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BPD is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BPD?
The MOT on T5 BPD is valid until 4 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 BPD done?
T5 BPD was recorded at 203,056 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 10,108 miles a year.
Has T5 BPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BPD has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 BPD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jan 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 BPD find?
T5 BPD passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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