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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 BUAMOT history

T5 BUA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 187,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
187,858 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BUA was last recorded at 187,858 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,856 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,858 miles
  • 2025 – 184,192 miles
  • 2024 – 182,556 miles
  • 2023 – 177,648 miles
  • 2022 – 171,370 miles
  • 2020 – 165,933 miles
  • 2019 – 154,314 miles
  • 2018 – 146,567 miles
  • 2017 – 138,293 miles
  • 2016 – 126,546 miles
  • 2015 – 90,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,858 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,858 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    187,858 miles
    Test number
    851671976327
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail187,856 miles (+3,664)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,856 miles
    Test number
    268919120769
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass184,192 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    184,192 miles
    Test number
    912517114014
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail184,183 miles (+1,627)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,183 miles
    Test number
    654438547745
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass182,556 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    182,556 miles
    Test number
    623616522083
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail182,556 miles (+4,908)1 dangerous2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,556 miles
    Test number
    810143856840
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drl inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass177,648 miles (+6,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    177,648 miles
    Test number
    530838735321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides - inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides- inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass171,370 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,370 miles
    Test number
    458861629117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass165,933 miles (+11,619)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    165,933 miles
    Test number
    836484531459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,314 miles
    Test number
    423408887826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail154,314 miles (+7,747)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,314 miles
    Test number
    121428175317
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass146,567 miles (+8,274)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    146,567 miles
    Test number
    872573727428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,293 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,293 miles
    Test number
    472788947464
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail138,292 miles (+11,746)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,292 miles
    Test number
    816935823137
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass126,546 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,546 miles
    Test number
    910332441980
    • AdvisoryOffside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail126,545 miles (+36,468)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,545 miles
    Test number
    292777580223
    • FailureFront drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass90,077 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,077 miles
    Test number
    887044935068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

Questions about T5 BUA

Does T5 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BUA is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BUA?
The MOT on T5 BUA is valid until 26 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 BUA done?
T5 BUA was recorded at 187,858 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 8,784 miles a year.
Has T5 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BUA has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 BUA 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 BUA find?
T5 BUA passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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