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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 BPFMOT history

T5 BPF is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
180,256 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BPF was last recorded at 180,256 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,248 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
10,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,256 miles
  • 2025 – 180,163 miles
  • 2023 – 178,345 miles
  • 2022 – 171,806 miles
  • 2021 – 170,514 miles
  • 2020 – 169,224 miles
  • 2019 – 168,138 miles
  • 2018 – 166,557 miles
  • 2017 – 161,410 miles
  • 2016 – 155,027 miles
  • 2015 – 143,261 miles
  • 2014 – 140,892 miles
  • 2013 – 98,856 miles
  • 2012 – 58,501 miles
  • 2011 – 24,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,256 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Boot does catch on second lock.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Head lamp levelling device switch is missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,256 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    180,256 miles
    Test number
    604921893543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail180,248 miles (+85)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,248 miles
    Test number
    265215888865
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both n/s & o/s - no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces both n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.1mm & light s/wall damage (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,163 miles (+1,818)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    180,163 miles
    Test number
    699619372356
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass178,345 miles (+2,530)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    178,345 miles
    Test number
    121918851143
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass175,815 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    175,815 miles
    Test number
    718552896018
    • AdvisoryBoot does catch on second lock.

  6. Fail175,738 miles (+3,932)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,738 miles
    Test number
    683152744895
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot does catch on second lock.

  7. Pass171,806 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    171,806 miles
    Test number
    805313805498
    • AdvisoryHead lamp levelling device switch is missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail171,803 miles (+1,289)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,803 miles
    Test number
    845287654113
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp levelling device switch is missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass170,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    170,514 miles
    Test number
    615991724774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail170,514 miles (+11)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,514 miles
    Test number
    928670384715
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail170,503 miles (+1,279)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,503 miles
    Test number
    360109835371
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass169,224 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    169,224 miles
    Test number
    532259104876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheels rubbing plastic inner arch on lock check

  13. Fail169,224 miles (+1,086)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,224 miles
    Test number
    599549856794
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Calliper lever forward seized and handbrake cable wound up so cant put back (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheels rubbing plastic inner arch on lock check

  14. Pass168,138 miles (+1,581)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2020
    Odometer
    168,138 miles
    Test number
    121832209600
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass166,557 miles (+5,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    166,557 miles
    Test number
    105591313491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  16. Pass161,410 miles (+6,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    161,410 miles
    Test number
    835298014673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt wish bone ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass155,027 miles (+11,766)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    155,027 miles
    Test number
    702879005488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail143,261 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,261 miles
    Test number
    337352045170
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass143,261 miles (+2,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,261 miles
    Test number
    558682445195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass140,892 miles (+42,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    140,892 miles
    Test number
    309086554062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass98,856 miles (+40,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,856 miles
    Test number
    197122953418
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass58,501 miles (+34,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,501 miles
    Test number
    177990842047
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,361 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,361 miles
    Test number
    948879641033
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 BPF

Does T5 BPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BPF is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BPF?
The MOT on T5 BPF is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BPF done?
T5 BPF was recorded at 180,256 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 10,351 miles a year.
Has T5 BPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BPF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 BPF 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 BPF find?
T5 BPF passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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