
Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
T5 BVOMOT history
T5 BVO is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 175,151 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 175,151 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,183 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 BVO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 5 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 BVO was last recorded at 175,151 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 6,613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 168,538 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,613 miles
- Average per year
- 11,183 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,151 miles
- 2025 – 168,538 miles
- 2024 – 157,459 miles
- 2023 – 145,988 miles
- 2022 – 129,210 miles
- 2021 – 115,373 miles
- 2020 – 108,910 miles
- 2019 – 99,175 miles
- 2018 – 84,167 miles
- 2017 – 75,033 miles
- 2016 – 64,093 miles
- 2015 – 49,347 miles
- 2014 – 36,610 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryCentral Silencer outer skin corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded From rail to pump
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Middle & rear exhaust Deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,151 miles (+6,613)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 175,151 miles
- Test number
- 893919623954
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryCentral Silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded From rail to pump
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass168,538 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 168,538 miles
- Test number
- 802734677101
- AdvisoryCentral Silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail168,536 miles (+11,077)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,536 miles
- Test number
- 907284226442
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Silencer outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,459 miles (+11,471)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 157,459 miles
- Test number
- 847061881669
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass145,988 miles (+16,778)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 145,988 miles
- Test number
- 478964649423
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass129,210 miles (+13,837)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 129,210 miles
- Test number
- 474601269360
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass115,373 miles (+6,463)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 115,373 miles
- Test number
- 771559119029
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMiddle & rear exhaust Deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side runner step insecure Fixings corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bearing rough (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass108,910 miles (+83)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 108,910 miles
- Test number
- 605457099816
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryMiddle & rear exhaust deteriorated
Fail108,827 miles (+9,652)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,827 miles
- Test number
- 340672626116
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryMiddle & rear exhaust deteriorated
Pass99,175 miles (+15,008)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 99,175 miles
- Test number
- 925848442514
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside upper bearings (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryCentre & rear exhaust deteriorated
Pass84,167 miles (+9,134)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 84,167 miles
- Test number
- 999361741681
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass75,033 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 75,033 miles
- Test number
- 410683699895
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside worn (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail75,031 miles (+10,938)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,031 miles
- Test number
- 594181794345
- FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside worn (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass64,093 miles (+14,746)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 64,093 miles
- Test number
- 284919569304
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Pass49,347 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 49,347 miles
- Test number
- 729383705132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,347 miles (+12,737)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,347 miles
- Test number
- 556093505103
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front day time driving light not working
Pass36,610 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 36,610 miles
- Test number
- 466364504127
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail36,610 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,610 miles
- Test number
- 749264804132
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Questions about T5 BVO
- Does T5 BVO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BVO is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 BVO?
- The MOT on T5 BVO is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 BVO done?
- T5 BVO was recorded at 175,151 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 11,183 miles a year.
- Has T5 BVO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 BVO has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 BVO 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 BVO find?
- T5 BVO passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central silencer outer skin corroded, and 8 more.
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