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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 BVWMOT history

T5 BVW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,183 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BVW was last recorded at 151,183 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 1,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,959 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,224 miles
Average per year
6,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,183 miles
  • 2024 – 149,959 miles
  • 2023 – 146,674 miles
  • 2022 – 143,560 miles
  • 2021 – 125,615 miles
  • 2020 – 117,160 miles
  • 2019 – 109,759 miles
  • 2018 – 101,322 miles
  • 2017 – 94,066 miles
  • 2016 – 87,357 miles
  • 2015 – 83,643 miles
  • 2014 – 77,889 miles
  • 2013 – 76,358 miles
  • 2012 – 75,482 miles
  • 2010 – 71,087 miles
  • 2009 – 62,948 miles
  • 2008 – 56,246 miles
  • 2007 – 45,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,183 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

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.

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,183 miles (+1,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,183 miles
    Test number
    922820260245
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

  2. Pass149,959 miles (+3,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,959 miles
    Test number
    974982676615
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass146,674 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,674 miles
    Test number
    648592322850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,560 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,560 miles
    Test number
    236978362792
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail143,558 miles (+17,943)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,558 miles
    Test number
    283967216190
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in straight (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass125,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,615 miles
    Test number
    441991674621
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail125,615 miles (+8,455)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,615 miles
    Test number
    980224584804
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass117,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    117,160 miles
    Test number
    847270116644
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail117,159 miles (+7,400)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,159 miles
    Test number
    967062867689
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,759 miles (+8,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,759 miles
    Test number
    108739202963
    • AdvisoryNear Side Hand Brake Low Reading

  11. Pass101,322 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,322 miles
    Test number
    193859907771
    • 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)

  12. Fail101,320 miles (+7,254)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,320 miles
    Test number
    193753556826
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)

  13. Pass94,066 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,066 miles
    Test number
    155405597977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail94,044 miles (+6,687)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,044 miles
    Test number
    444880676337
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass87,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,357 miles
    Test number
    167152635705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,357 miles (+3,714)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,357 miles
    Test number
    160937662110
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass83,643 miles (+5,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    83,643 miles
    Test number
    578474105135
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass77,889 miles (+1,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,889 miles
    Test number
    397493514160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass76,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,358 miles
    Test number
    495784083091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,358 miles (+876)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,358 miles
    Test number
    505944983054
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass75,482 miles (+4,395)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    75,482 miles
    Test number
    225489172093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass71,087 miles (+8,139)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,087 miles
    Test number
    871939000397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,948 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,948 miles
    Test number
    350719359280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,246 miles (+10,558)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,246 miles
    Test number
    153318668225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,688 miles (+5,207)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,688 miles
    Test number
    432150577266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    801844707254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 BVW

Does T5 BVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BVW is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 BVW?
The MOT on T5 BVW is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BVW done?
T5 BVW was recorded at 151,183 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 6,044 miles a year.
Has T5 BVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BVW has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 BVW 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 BVW find?
T5 BVW passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside parking brake requirements only just met. appears braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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