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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 CTVMOT history

T5 CTV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 237,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
237,800 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 CTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 CTV was last recorded at 237,800 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Sept 2021: 231,204 miles, lower than 233,613 miles on 16 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
237,789 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
7,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 237,800 miles
  • 2024 – 236,763 miles
  • 2023 – 235,395 miles
  • 2022 – 235,133 miles
  • 2021 – 234,214 miles
  • 2020 – 233,613 miles
  • 2019 – 232,205 miles
  • 2018 – 230,871 miles
  • 2017 – 228,806 miles
  • 2016 – 227,359 miles
  • 2015 – 225,157 miles
  • 2014 – 222,809 miles
  • 2013 – 221,576 miles
  • 2012 – 214,208 miles
  • 2011 – 202,660 miles
  • 2010 – 185,032 miles
  • 2009 – 156,386 miles
  • 2008 – 129,791 miles
  • 2007 – 98,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,800 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,800 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    237,800 miles
    Test number
    630311288637
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail237,789 miles (+1,026)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,789 miles
    Test number
    745914551991
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass236,763 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    236,763 miles
    Test number
    591910027132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass235,395 miles (+262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    235,395 miles
    Test number
    955490700331
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays broken
  5. Pass235,133 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    235,133 miles
    Test number
    695341889425
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged
  6. Fail235,132 miles (+918)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,132 miles
    Test number
    676646442924
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged
  7. Pass234,214 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    234,214 miles
    Test number
    750223886625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail231,204 miles (-2,409)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,204 miles
    Test number
    476583671526
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass233,613 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    233,613 miles
    Test number
    989421266443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass232,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    232,205 miles
    Test number
    315671590876
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail232,205 miles (+1,334)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,205 miles
    Test number
    467709144079
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass230,871 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    230,871 miles
    Test number
    725216720905
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Fail230,747 miles (+1,941)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,747 miles
    Test number
    756023866692
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracked to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracked to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. Pass228,806 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    228,806 miles
    Test number
    155629624628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass227,359 miles (+2,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    227,359 miles
    Test number
    614419056279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass225,157 miles (+2,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    225,157 miles
    Test number
    709610283176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass222,809 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    222,809 miles
    Test number
    566278854298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass221,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    221,576 miles
    Test number
    348797963286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail221,576 miles (+7,368)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,576 miles
    Test number
    787236063259
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass214,208 miles (+11,548)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    214,208 miles
    Test number
    176912852270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass202,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    202,660 miles
    Test number
    379262451245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail202,660 miles (+17,628)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,660 miles
    Test number
    195899541274
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass185,032 miles (+28,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    185,032 miles
    Test number
    744405720252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  24. Pass156,386 miles (+1,125)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    156,386 miles
    Test number
    391494749419
    • NoteNearside panel damage
    • NoteParking brake cables slightly corroded
  25. Fail155,261 miles (+25,470)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,261 miles
    Test number
    880393639234
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside panel damage
    • NoteParking brake cables slightly corroded
  26. Pass129,791 miles (+30,954)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    129,791 miles
    Test number
    360761538203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass98,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    98,837 miles
    Test number
    643885427294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 CTV

Does T5 CTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 CTV is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 CTV?
The MOT on T5 CTV is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 CTV done?
T5 CTV was recorded at 237,800 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 7,637 miles a year.
Has T5 CTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 CTV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 CTV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 CTV find?
T5 CTV passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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