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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 BVVMOT history

T5 BVV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 161,281 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
161,281 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BVV was last recorded at 161,281 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 8,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,488 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,793 miles
Average per year
8,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,281 miles
  • 2025 – 152,488 miles
  • 2024 – 146,537 miles
  • 2023 – 139,159 miles
  • 2022 – 129,238 miles
  • 2020 – 115,905 miles
  • 2019 – 113,859 miles
  • 2018 – 109,307 miles
  • 2017 – 99,342 miles
  • 2016 – 88,367 miles
  • 2015 – 76,751 miles
  • 2014 – 66,472 miles
  • 2013 – 56,060 miles
  • 2012 – 46,862 miles
  • 2011 – 36,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,281 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,281 miles (+8,793)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    161,281 miles
    Test number
    209734759714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass152,488 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    152,488 miles
    Test number
    394120499809
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,475 miles (+5,938)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,475 miles
    Test number
    120206068414
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,537 miles (+7,378)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,537 miles
    Test number
    178246426811
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass139,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,159 miles
    Test number
    851947306364
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,159 miles (+9,921)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,159 miles
    Test number
    314613177801
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,238 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    129,238 miles
    Test number
    877551563856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror cover slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror cover slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

  8. Fail129,238 miles (+13,333)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,238 miles
    Test number
    483351297897
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror cover slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror cover slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

  9. Pass115,905 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,905 miles
    Test number
    228670954366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,859 miles (+4,552)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,859 miles
    Test number
    383411106832
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass109,307 miles (+9,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,307 miles
    Test number
    447503148433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass99,342 miles (+10,975)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,342 miles
    Test number
    407435208993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,367 miles (+11,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,367 miles
    Test number
    273203658871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass76,751 miles (+10,279)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,751 miles
    Test number
    680926137985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,472 miles (+10,412)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,472 miles
    Test number
    448095944452
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass56,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,060 miles
    Test number
    576556543312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,060 miles (+9,198)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,060 miles
    Test number
    649526643340
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass46,862 miles (+10,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,862 miles
    Test number
    856099242315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass36,058 miles (+140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,058 miles
    Test number
    788953551388
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail35,918 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,918 miles
    Test number
    108290651350
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 BVV

Does T5 BVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BVV is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BVV?
The MOT on T5 BVV is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BVV done?
T5 BVV was recorded at 161,281 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 8,602 miles a year.
Has T5 BVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BVV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 BVV 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 BVV find?
T5 BVV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 3 more.

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