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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 BSUMOT history

T5 BSU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 199,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
199,856 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BSU
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 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BSU was last recorded at 199,856 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 2,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,334 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,522 miles
Average per year
6,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,856 miles
  • 2024 – 197,334 miles
  • 2023 – 196,235 miles
  • 2022 – 195,217 miles
  • 2021 – 193,197 miles
  • 2020 – 191,938 miles
  • 2019 – 191,481 miles
  • 2018 – 190,481 miles
  • 2016 – 188,688 miles
  • 2015 – 186,613 miles
  • 2014 – 181,069 miles
  • 2013 – 157,150 miles
  • 2012 – 119,076 miles
  • 2011 – 104,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,856 miles (+2,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    199,856 miles
    Test number
    868860178543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass197,334 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    197,334 miles
    Test number
    991898901738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass196,235 miles (+1,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    196,235 miles
    Test number
    682372704397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass195,217 miles (+2,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    195,217 miles
    Test number
    989574971542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass193,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    193,197 miles
    Test number
    181547800666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail193,197 miles (+1,259)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,197 miles
    Test number
    578617446365
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass191,938 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    191,938 miles
    Test number
    215172452166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass191,481 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    191,481 miles
    Test number
    237163697723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass190,481 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    190,481 miles
    Test number
    563398275624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass188,688 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    188,688 miles
    Test number
    178329623625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass186,613 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    186,613 miles
    Test number
    152751060043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass181,069 miles (+6,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    181,069 miles
    Test number
    917351314309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail174,656 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,656 miles
    Test number
    587159864089
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass174,656 miles (+17,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    174,656 miles
    Test number
    709849764006
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass157,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    157,150 miles
    Test number
    156010473427
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Fail157,150 miles (+38,074)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,150 miles
    Test number
    896250973005
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass119,076 miles (+14,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    119,076 miles
    Test number
    949961242033
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass104,919 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    104,919 miles
    Test number
    519178761056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail104,583 miles2 dangerous2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,583 miles
    Test number
    736017761086
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T5 BSU

Does T5 BSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BSU is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BSU?
The MOT on T5 BSU is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BSU done?
T5 BSU was recorded at 199,856 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,204 miles a year.
Has T5 BSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BSU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 BSU 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 BSU find?
T5 BSU passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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