Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
T5 BUOMOT history
T5 BUO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,184 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 May 2027
- Mileage
- 137,184 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,190 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 BUO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 22 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 BUO was last recorded at 137,184 miles on 11 May 2026, 1,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,842 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,342 miles
- Average per year
- 5,190 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,184 miles
- 2025 – 135,842 miles
- 2024 – 134,272 miles
- 2023 – 132,770 miles
- 2022 – 130,941 miles
- 2021 – 128,895 miles
- 2020 – 126,633 miles
- 2019 – 120,832 miles
- 2018 – 114,587 miles
- 2017 – 107,129 miles
- 2016 – 100,907 miles
- 2015 – 90,589 miles
- 2014 – 80,424 miles
- 2012 – 66,420 miles
- 2011 – 62,068 miles
- 2010 – 56,221 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,184 miles
- AdvisoryCentral and rear exhaust boxes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySuspension corroded
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
20 tests since 4 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,184 miles (+1,342)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2027
- Odometer
- 137,184 miles
- Test number
- 771066483813
- AdvisoryCentral and rear exhaust boxes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension corroded
Pass135,842 miles (+1,570)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 135,842 miles
- Test number
- 195612260963
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
Pass134,272 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 134,272 miles
- Test number
- 354628215387
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral and rear exhaust corroded
Fail134,272 miles (+1,502)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,272 miles
- Test number
- 909294497456
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral and rear exhaust corroded
Pass132,770 miles (+1,829)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 132,770 miles
- Test number
- 566262683239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,941 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 130,941 miles
- Test number
- 737666470509
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail130,940 miles (+2,045)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,940 miles
- Test number
- 758283228115
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass128,895 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 128,895 miles
- Test number
- 552388309818
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail128,892 miles (+2,259)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,892 miles
- Test number
- 833800187860
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,633 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 126,633 miles
- Test number
- 609279955536
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,633 miles (+5,801)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,633 miles
- Test number
- 255762896475
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass120,832 miles (+6,245)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 120,832 miles
- Test number
- 622518695457
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,587 miles (+7,458)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 114,587 miles
- Test number
- 507203870592
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,129 miles (+6,222)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 107,129 miles
- Test number
- 323195608304
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty
Pass100,907 miles (+10,318)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 100,907 miles
- Test number
- 475260261508
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)
Pass90,589 miles (+10,165)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 90,589 miles
- Test number
- 116682785471
- 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)
Pass80,424 miles (+14,004)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 80,424 miles
- Test number
- 907725284099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,420 miles (+4,352)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 66,420 miles
- Test number
- 497876872279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,068 miles (+5,847)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 62,068 miles
- Test number
- 628743781295
- NoteFloor pan covers fitted not allowing a full inspection
Pass56,221 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 56,221 miles
- Test number
- 100107770205
- NoteAll brake discs have some wear and rust
Questions about T5 BUO
- Does T5 BUO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BUO is valid until 10 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 BUO?
- The MOT on T5 BUO is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 BUO done?
- T5 BUO was recorded at 137,184 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,190 miles a year.
- Has T5 BUO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 BUO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 BUO 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 BUO find?
- T5 BUO passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 5 advisories: central and rear exhaust boxes corroded; nearside side repeater slightly discoloured; offside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 2 more.
Related registrations
- T5 BUAVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 BUCBMW Z4
- T5 BUFVolkswagen T-ROC R-Line TSI EVO
- T5 BUGVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 BUHVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 BUJVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 BURVolkswagen Caravelle
- T5 BUTVolkswagen Tiguan
- T5 BUUVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 BUVVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 BUXSEAT Ibiza
- T5 BVBVolkswagen Transporter
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.