Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T5 BVDMOT history
T5 BVD is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 188,969 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 188,969 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,919 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 BVD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 BVD was last recorded at 188,969 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 3,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 185,205 miles · 15 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,764 miles
- Average per year
- 6,919 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 188,969 miles
- 2025 – 185,205 miles
- 2024 – 184,037 miles
- 2023 – 183,990 miles
- 2022 – 181,447 miles
- 2021 – 179,923 miles
- 2019 – 159,137 miles
- 2018 – 151,891 miles
- 2017 – 149,851 miles
- 2016 – 148,700 miles
- 2015 – 147,927 miles
- 2014 – 139,633 miles
- 2013 – 123,862 miles
- 2012 – 110,480 miles
- 2011 – 88,783 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,969 miles
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust system deteriorating outer casing coming away from inner casing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Mirror casing damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Light damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,969 miles (+3,764)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 188,969 miles
- Test number
- 506124529125
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust system deteriorating outer casing coming away from inner casing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass185,205 miles (+1,168)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 185,205 miles
- Test number
- 140292915489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,037 miles (+47)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 184,037 miles
- Test number
- 445813083309
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail183,990 miles (+2,543)9 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,990 miles
- Test number
- 353143018158
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryCentre silencer corroded
Pass181,447 miles (+1,524)4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 181,447 miles
- Test number
- 695995207075
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass179,923 miles (+2,132)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 179,923 miles
- Test number
- 932516316141
- AdvisoryNearside Mirror casing damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Mirror casing damaged
Pass177,791 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 177,791 miles
- Test number
- 464744766691
- AdvisoryOffside Mirror casing damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light damaged
Fail177,791 miles (+18,654)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,791 miles
- Test number
- 210599500065
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Mirror casing damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Light damaged
Pass159,137 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 159,137 miles
- Test number
- 991267975618
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail159,137 miles (+7,246)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,137 miles
- Test number
- 650386492339
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass151,891 miles (+2,040)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 151,891 miles
- Test number
- 647480544587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,851 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 149,851 miles
- Test number
- 491943184702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,850 miles (+1,150)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,850 miles
- Test number
- 386517640965
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass148,700 miles (+773)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2017
- Odometer
- 148,700 miles
- Test number
- 498474027401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 147,927 miles
- Test number
- 629177175092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,927 miles (+8,294)10 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,927 miles
- Test number
- 598900675014
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass139,633 miles (+15,771)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 139,633 miles
- Test number
- 428452294170
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass123,862 miles (+13,382)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 123,862 miles
- Test number
- 535515883115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,480 miles (+21,697)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 110,480 miles
- Test number
- 297139992429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,783 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 88,783 miles
- Test number
- 355153601407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 BVD
- Does T5 BVD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BVD is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 BVD?
- The MOT on T5 BVD is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 BVD done?
- T5 BVD was recorded at 188,969 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 6,919 miles a year.
- Has T5 BVD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 BVD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on T5 BVD 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 BVD find?
- T5 BVD passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust system deteriorating outer casing coming away from inner casing; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive.
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