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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 BVFMOT history

T5 BVF is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Jun 2006. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 216,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2025
Mileage
216,517 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BVF was last recorded at 216,517 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 3,415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,102 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
3,415 miles
Average per year
9,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 216,517 miles
  • 2023 – 213,102 miles
  • 2022 – 207,220 miles
  • 2021 – 197,611 miles
  • 2019 – 193,903 miles
  • 2018 – 180,368 miles
  • 2017 – 176,501 miles
  • 2016 – 167,001 miles
  • 2015 – 154,083 miles
  • 2014 – 150,804 miles
  • 2012 – 142,867 miles
  • 2011 – 132,786 miles
  • 2010 – 112,845 miles
  • 2009 – 91,500 miles
  • 2008 – 67,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,517 miles
  • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Manufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,517 miles (+3,415)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    216,517 miles
    Test number
    374241757859
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass213,102 miles (+5,882)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    213,102 miles
    Test number
    402179148260
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield loose
  3. Pass207,220 miles (+9,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    207,220 miles
    Test number
    955620611959
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass197,611 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    197,611 miles
    Test number
    753159161820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail197,602 miles (+3,699)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,602 miles
    Test number
    459350023470
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Top end and insecure to top saddle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Top end and insecure to top saddle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass193,903 miles (+13,535)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    193,903 miles
    Test number
    862702950504
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass180,368 miles (+4)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    180,368 miles
    Test number
    147410337626
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view near and offside (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers have corrosion to outer casings
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm, balljoint boot is slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting, both (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail180,364 miles (+3,863)2 dangerous8 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,364 miles
    Test number
    566783815265
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen and too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view near and offside (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencer, outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers underguards fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm balljoint boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass176,501 miles (+9,500)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    176,501 miles
    Test number
    762616265881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass167,001 miles (+12,918)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    167,001 miles
    Test number
    988378269466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass154,083 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    154,083 miles
    Test number
    857657705077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass150,804 miles (+7,937)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    150,804 miles
    Test number
    815763704052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,867 miles (+10,081)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    142,867 miles
    Test number
    725157792201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,786 miles (+19,941)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    132,786 miles
    Test number
    645043761361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,845 miles (+21,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    112,845 miles
    Test number
    204284260374
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass91,500 miles (+23,504)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    91,500 miles
    Test number
    541825269352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    67,996 miles
    Test number
    460803048380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 BVF

Does T5 BVF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 BVF expired on 17 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 BVF?
The MOT on T5 BVF expired on 17 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 BVF done?
T5 BVF was recorded at 216,517 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 9,842 miles a year.
Has T5 BVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BVF has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 BVF 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 BVF find?
T5 BVF passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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