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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T5 BVSMOT history

T5 BVS is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
137,343 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BVS
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
13 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BVS was last recorded at 137,343 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 6,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,150 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,193 miles
Average per year
5,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,343 miles
  • 2025 – 131,150 miles
  • 2024 – 123,817 miles
  • 2023 – 118,584 miles
  • 2022 – 113,908 miles
  • 2021 – 110,688 miles
  • 2020 – 109,532 miles
  • 2019 – 105,449 miles
  • 2018 – 99,222 miles
  • 2017 – 95,137 miles
  • 2016 – 90,503 miles
  • 2015 – 84,381 miles
  • 2014 – 78,504 miles
  • 2013 – 69,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,343 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,343 miles (+6,193)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    137,343 miles
    Test number
    381688024363
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass131,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    131,150 miles
    Test number
    892200756825
    • AdvisoryFuel tank Damp - No visual leak at time of inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail131,142 miles (+7,325)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,142 miles
    Test number
    268278428766
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank Damp - No visual leak at time of inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass123,817 miles (+5,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,817 miles
    Test number
    852536759204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier slightly insecure

  5. Pass118,584 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,584 miles
    Test number
    248255439707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,908 miles
    Test number
    831186421633
    • AdvisoryRear back plates corroded

  7. Fail113,908 miles (+3,220)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,908 miles
    Test number
    194618957615
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back plates corroded

  8. Pass110,688 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,688 miles
    Test number
    564573932114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,532 miles
    Test number
    844153648977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,532 miles (+4,083)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,532 miles
    Test number
    580477043428
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass105,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    105,449 miles
    Test number
    521405812424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,449 miles (+6,227)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,449 miles
    Test number
    203359774958
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1`6mm in centre of tyre at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1`6mm in centre of tyre at time test (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass99,222 miles (+4,085)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,222 miles
    Test number
    100149543384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    515696243030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,137 miles (+4,634)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    324599082578
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass90,503 miles (+6,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    90,503 miles
    Test number
    933655713844
    • AdvisoryFront wiper rubbers splitting
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass84,381 miles (+5,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,381 miles
    Test number
    288541965479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,504 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,504 miles
    Test number
    815183864174
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail78,504 miles (+8,578)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,504 miles
    Test number
    877033364106
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • Note** ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW **
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass69,926 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,926 miles
    Test number
    119871943173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,848 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,848 miles
    Test number
    858010843171
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T5 BVS

Does T5 BVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BVS is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BVS?
The MOT on T5 BVS is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BVS done?
T5 BVS was recorded at 137,343 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 5,041 miles a year.
Has T5 BVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BVS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 BVS 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 BVS find?
T5 BVS passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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