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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 BPUMOT history

T5 BPU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 223,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
223,507 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BPU was last recorded at 223,507 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 8,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2018: 116,426 miles, lower than 135,771 miles on 13 Jan 2017.

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
215,054 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,453 miles
Average per year
12,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,507 miles
  • 2025 – 215,054 miles
  • 2024 – 205,389 miles
  • 2023 – 190,900 miles
  • 2022 – 189,346 miles
  • 2021 – 184,735 miles
  • 2020 – 182,220 miles
  • 2019 – 177,687 miles
  • 2018 – 116,426 miles
  • 2017 – 135,771 miles
  • 2016 – 111,680 miles
  • 2015 – 81,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,507 miles
  • AdvisoryCheck front brake pads in 6 months
  • AdvisoryOil leak noted

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.

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,507 miles (+8,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    223,507 miles
    Test number
    812432528634
    • AdvisoryCheck front brake pads in 6 months
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted

  2. Pass215,054 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    215,054 miles
    Test number
    796184824528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail215,051 miles (+9,662)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,051 miles
    Test number
    838416953762
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass205,389 miles (+14,489)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    205,389 miles
    Test number
    980281951601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass190,900 miles (+1,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    190,900 miles
    Test number
    558427299786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass189,346 miles (+4,611)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    189,346 miles
    Test number
    345046185747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass184,735 miles (+2,515)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    184,735 miles
    Test number
    319449910060
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section heavily corroded.

  8. Pass182,220 miles (+4,533)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    182,220 miles
    Test number
    648349277822
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer casing rotten / separating
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres slightly wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass177,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    177,687 miles
    Test number
    514912643577
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail177,687 miles (+355)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,687 miles
    Test number
    446061793723
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  11. Pass177,332 miles (+60,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    177,332 miles
    Test number
    354491830335
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  12. Pass116,426 miles (-19,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    116,426 miles
    Test number
    301806639558
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass135,771 miles (+24,091)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,771 miles
    Test number
    171181412011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,680 miles
    Test number
    668279627616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,680 miles (+30,434)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,680 miles
    Test number
    461552996371
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass81,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,246 miles
    Test number
    458548765079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 BPU

Does T5 BPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BPU is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BPU?
The MOT on T5 BPU is valid until 4 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 BPU done?
T5 BPU was recorded at 223,507 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 12,655 miles a year.
Has T5 BPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BPU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 BPU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 BPU find?
T5 BPU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: check front brake pads in 6 months; oil leak noted.

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