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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T5 BUVMOT history

T5 BUV is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2024
Mileage
116,911 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BUV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BUV was last recorded at 116,911 miles on 19 Sept 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,909 miles · 18 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,911 miles
  • 2022 – 111,505 miles
  • 2021 – 109,115 miles
  • 2020 – 106,326 miles
  • 2019 – 99,602 miles
  • 2018 – 88,621 miles
  • 2017 – 79,140 miles
  • 2015 – 74,314 miles
  • 2014 – 71,283 miles
  • 2013 – 65,156 miles
  • 2012 – 58,945 miles
  • 2011 – 54,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,911 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,911 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    116,911 miles
    Test number
    740187086948
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,909 miles (+5,404)1 dangerous9 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,909 miles
    Test number
    101130113409
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,505 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,505 miles
    Test number
    355488786334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,503 miles (+2,388)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,503 miles
    Test number
    322211266465
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,115 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,115 miles
    Test number
    658665000376
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail109,113 miles (+2,787)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,113 miles
    Test number
    281703620537
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,326 miles (+6,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    106,326 miles
    Test number
    398061765470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,602 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,602 miles
    Test number
    777201023649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail99,599 miles (+10,978)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,599 miles
    Test number
    508284950094
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,621 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,621 miles
    Test number
    421036430263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,601 miles (+9,461)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,601 miles
    Test number
    594762707791
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass79,140 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,140 miles
    Test number
    282348845273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

  13. Fail79,130 miles (+4,816)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,130 miles
    Test number
    758355782662
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

  14. Pass74,314 miles (+3,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,314 miles
    Test number
    617063572704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass71,283 miles (+6,127)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,283 miles
    Test number
    935377994149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r brake slight binding

  16. Pass65,156 miles (+27)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,156 miles
    Test number
    998362713237
    • NoteGrease leaking from nearside front inner cv joint
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge worn

  17. Fail65,129 miles (+6,184)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,129 miles
    Test number
    969610003244
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteGrease leaking from nearside front inner cv joint
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge worn

  18. Pass58,945 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,945 miles
    Test number
    765971002203
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  19. Fail58,945 miles (+4,218)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,945 miles
    Test number
    346314292149
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn

  20. Pass54,727 miles (+5,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,727 miles
    Test number
    577535531214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,557 miles
    Test number
    215257661070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 BUV

Does T5 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 BUV expired on 23 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 BUV?
The MOT on T5 BUV expired on 23 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 BUV done?
T5 BUV was recorded at 116,911 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2023, an average of 5,374 miles a year.
Has T5 BUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BUV has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 BUV 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 BUV find?
T5 BUV passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear, and 3 more.

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