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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T5 BPLMOT history

T5 BPL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 125,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
125,933 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BPL was last recorded at 125,933 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 2,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,683 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,250 miles
Average per year
6,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,933 miles
  • 2025 – 123,683 miles
  • 2024 – 122,233 miles
  • 2023 – 122,212 miles
  • 2022 – 118,865 miles
  • 2021 – 111,457 miles
  • 2020 – 106,205 miles
  • 2019 – 102,022 miles
  • 2018 – 95,753 miles
  • 2017 – 87,350 miles
  • 2016 – 78,511 miles
  • 2015 – 68,412 miles
  • 2014 – 59,920 miles
  • 2013 – 51,133 miles
  • 2012 – 43,489 miles
  • 2011 – 36,697 miles
  • 2010 – 31,271 miles
  • 2009 – 22,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,933 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides and gaiters very poor STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d type bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,933 miles (+2,250)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    125,933 miles
    Test number
    305323018645
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides and gaiters very poor STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass123,683 miles (+1,450)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    123,683 miles
    Test number
    985407890758
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass122,233 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,233 miles
    Test number
    937786363091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,212 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    122,212 miles
    Test number
    608758512899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,865 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    118,865 miles
    Test number
    935915941778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,628 miles (+7,171)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,628 miles
    Test number
    335370915727
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded unable to fully see due to covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear unable to fully see due to covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass111,457 miles (+5,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    111,457 miles
    Test number
    392328784145
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust skin pealing off
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front most bush border line will need repair asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded unable to fully see due to covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn slightly inner edges
  8. Pass106,205 miles (+4,183)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    106,205 miles
    Test number
    389844089155
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
  9. Pass102,022 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,022 miles
    Test number
    371563495074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,917 miles (+6,164)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,917 miles
    Test number
    547952205324
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread needs new asap (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass95,753 miles (+8,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,753 miles
    Test number
    228973008243
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass87,350 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    87,350 miles
    Test number
    899657883278
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d type bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail87,341 miles (+8,830)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,341 miles
    Test number
    143951510388
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d type bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass78,511 miles (+10,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,511 miles
    Test number
    422766737545
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d type bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear abs wheel bearing dust cover missing
  15. Pass68,412 miles (+23)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,412 miles
    Test number
    849947045103
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing abs dust cover missing
  16. Fail68,389 miles (+8,469)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    259961345451
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing abs dust cover missing
  17. Pass59,920 miles (+8,787)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,920 miles
    Test number
    287433044140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,133 miles (+7,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    51,133 miles
    Test number
    395745243121
    • 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)
  19. Pass43,489 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    729380542189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,697 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,697 miles
    Test number
    566887031129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,271 miles (+8,747)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,271 miles
    Test number
    511475140183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,524 miles
    Test number
    921345439127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 BPL

Does T5 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BPL is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BPL?
The MOT on T5 BPL is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BPL done?
T5 BPL was recorded at 125,933 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 6,067 miles a year.
Has T5 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BPL has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 BPL 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 BPL find?
T5 BPL passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides and gaiters very poor strong advise; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise.

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