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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T5 BTPMOT history

T5 BTP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 228,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
228,210 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BTP was last recorded at 228,210 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,208 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 228,210 miles
  • 2024 – 223,182 miles
  • 2023 – 218,646 miles
  • 2022 – 215,542 miles
  • 2021 – 211,903 miles
  • 2020 – 209,782 miles
  • 2019 – 209,038 miles
  • 2018 – 205,236 miles
  • 2017 – 203,667 miles
  • 2016 – 195,177 miles
  • 2015 – 186,130 miles
  • 2014 – 182,586 miles
  • 2013 – 175,092 miles
  • 2012 – 170,553 miles
  • 2011 – 162,571 miles
  • 2010 – 162,451 miles
  • 2009 – 148,367 miles
  • 2008 – 120,550 miles
  • 2006 – 75,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,210 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper The near and offside strut top bearings are slightly roughRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling beneath the plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBrake servo is corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pads wear lamp illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,210 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    228,210 miles
    Test number
    351291740800
    • AdvisoryFront Upper The near and offside strut top bearings are slightly rough
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling beneath the plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo is corroded

  2. Fail228,208 miles (+5,026)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,208 miles
    Test number
    646560754241
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper The near and offside strut top bearings are slightly rough
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling beneath the plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo is corroded

  3. Pass223,182 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    223,182 miles
    Test number
    286021733967
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear wires cut
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail223,182 miles (+4,536)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,182 miles
    Test number
    859497945446
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wear wires cut
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass218,646 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    218,646 miles
    Test number
    110604416984
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail218,646 miles (+3,104)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,646 miles
    Test number
    103013330589
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass215,542 miles (+3,639)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    215,542 miles
    Test number
    341629055571
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass211,903 miles (+2,121)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    211,903 miles
    Test number
    870985043118
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass209,782 miles (+744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    209,782 miles
    Test number
    365619616744
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass209,038 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    209,038 miles
    Test number
    569516567314
    • AdvisoryBrake pads wear lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail209,037 miles (+3,801)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,037 miles
    Test number
    226369354590
    • DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire At engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads wear lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass205,236 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    205,236 miles
    Test number
    370611213772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail205,224 miles (+1,557)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,224 miles
    Test number
    625589899256
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking At engine (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle Fouling Anti roll bar (2.3.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass203,667 miles (+8,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    203,667 miles
    Test number
    997034779870
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass195,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    195,177 miles
    Test number
    120765945915
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre worn and slightly out of shape

  16. Fail195,177 miles (+9,047)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,177 miles
    Test number
    939184353562
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed Brake pad wiring (1.9.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryFront lower suspension arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOSR tyre worn and slightly out of shape

  17. Pass186,130 miles (+121)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    186,130 miles
    Test number
    796591965108
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust system corroded

  18. Fail186,009 miles (+3,423)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,009 miles
    Test number
    316936755146
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust system corroded

  19. Pass182,586 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    182,586 miles
    Test number
    288358664457
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail182,524 miles (+7,432)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,524 miles
    Test number
    445090264134
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass175,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    175,092 miles
    Test number
    579928173016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail175,092 miles (+4,539)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,092 miles
    Test number
    829837273098
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass170,553 miles (+7,982)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    170,553 miles
    Test number
    116294872097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass162,571 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    162,571 miles
    Test number
    137604071043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass162,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    162,451 miles
    Test number
    120214070005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail162,451 miles (+14,084)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,451 miles
    Test number
    952271970042
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass148,367 miles (+918)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    148,367 miles
    Test number
    500918199141
    • NoteOffside rear light lens damaged

  28. Fail147,449 miles (+26,899)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,449 miles
    Test number
    743214989140
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • NoteOffside rear light lens damaged

  29. Pass120,550 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    120,550 miles
    Test number
    663366588115
    • 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)
    • NoteDamaged offside rear light lens

  30. Fail120,550 miles (+44,949)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,550 miles
    Test number
    281553188153
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteDamaged offside rear light lens

  31. Pass75,601 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    75,601 miles
    Test number
    620429936355
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

Questions about T5 BTP

Does T5 BTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BTP is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 BTP?
The MOT on T5 BTP is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BTP done?
T5 BTP was recorded at 228,210 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 8,061 miles a year.
Has T5 BTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BTP has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 BTP 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 BTP find?
T5 BTP passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front upper the near and offside strut top bearings are slightly rough; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling beneath the plastic cover; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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