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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 BUGMOT history

T5 BUG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
178,639 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BUG was last recorded at 178,639 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,506 miles · 11 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,133 miles
Average per year
7,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,639 miles
  • 2023 – 177,506 miles
  • 2022 – 176,164 miles
  • 2021 – 174,540 miles
  • 2019 – 173,676 miles
  • 2018 – 171,839 miles
  • 2017 – 168,937 miles
  • 2016 – 164,464 miles
  • 2015 – 163,508 miles
  • 2014 – 157,180 miles
  • 2013 – 134,654 miles
  • 2012 – 105,802 miles
  • 2011 – 83,765 miles
  • 2010 – 72,046 miles
  • 2009 – 61,429 miles
  • 2008 – 48,014 miles
  • 2007 – 37,266 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,639 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,639 miles (+1,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    178,639 miles
    Test number
    394922288870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass177,506 miles (+1,342)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    177,506 miles
    Test number
    258371303325
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass176,164 miles (+1,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    176,164 miles
    Test number
    674346184306
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

  4. Pass174,540 miles (+864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    174,540 miles
    Test number
    416414036221
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL (5.2.3 (f))

  5. Pass173,676 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,676 miles
    Test number
    316684878601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass171,839 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    171,839 miles
    Test number
    595296693738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail171,838 miles (+2,901)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,838 miles
    Test number
    908247443153
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass168,937 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    168,937 miles
    Test number
    590034638846
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, nail/screw in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail168,937 miles (+4,473)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,937 miles
    Test number
    164495273357
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes to rear hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre, nail/screw in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass164,464 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    164,464 miles
    Test number
    759417182299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass163,508 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    163,508 miles
    Test number
    396302595062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWAter level light on ????

  12. Fail163,508 miles (+6,328)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,508 miles
    Test number
    566092595021
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWAter level light on ????

  13. Pass157,180 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    157,180 miles
    Test number
    255135324352
    • NoteExhaust silencers corroded

  14. Fail157,178 miles (+22,524)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,178 miles
    Test number
    397524124379
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteExhaust silencers corroded

  15. Pass134,654 miles (+438)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    134,654 miles
    Test number
    805187233351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail134,216 miles (+28,414)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,216 miles
    Test number
    668955423312
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass105,802 miles (+22,037)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,802 miles
    Test number
    966109762293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,765 miles (+11,719)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,765 miles
    Test number
    167446361273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,046 miles (+10,617)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,046 miles
    Test number
    893242820239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,429 miles (+13,415)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,429 miles
    Test number
    323753859269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,014 miles (+3,464)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,014 miles
    Test number
    864186428298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,550 miles (+7,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,550 miles
    Test number
    302195738134
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass37,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,266 miles
    Test number
    600809577178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 BUG

Does T5 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BUG is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BUG?
The MOT on T5 BUG is valid until 10 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 BUG done?
T5 BUG was recorded at 178,639 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 7,459 miles a year.
Has T5 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BUG has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T5 BUG 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 BUG find?
T5 BUG passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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