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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T5 DBVMOT history

T5 DBV is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 47,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
47,684 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 DBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 DBV was last recorded at 47,684 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2021: 39,731 miles, lower than 47,788 miles on 22 Sept 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
46,912 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
772 miles
Average per year
2,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,684 miles
  • 2025 – 46,912 miles
  • 2024 – 45,033 miles
  • 2023 – 43,792 miles
  • 2022 – 41,435 miles
  • 2021 – 39,731 miles
  • 2020 – 47,788 miles
  • 2019 – 35,202 miles
  • 2018 – 33,770 miles
  • 2017 – 32,006 miles
  • 2016 – 28,889 miles
  • 2015 – 26,410 miles
  • 2014 – 22,543 miles
  • 2013 – 17,555 miles
  • 2012 – 14,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,684 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,684 miles (+772)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    47,684 miles
    Test number
    729291856803
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass46,912 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,912 miles
    Test number
    666031654182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass45,033 miles (+1,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,033 miles
    Test number
    276770928170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass43,792 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,792 miles
    Test number
    272676421487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,435 miles (+1,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,435 miles
    Test number
    462692621057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker top mounting bearing juddering slightly

  6. Pass39,731 miles (-8,057)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    39,731 miles
    Test number
    738959973198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,788 miles (+12,586)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,788 miles
    Test number
    796754267757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,202 miles (+1,432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,202 miles
    Test number
    892323131404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass33,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,770 miles
    Test number
    292135346890
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail33,770 miles (+1,764)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,770 miles
    Test number
    531169681071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass32,006 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,006 miles
    Test number
    302734428519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,889 miles (+2,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,889 miles
    Test number
    876094293769
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded but not perforated
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring certain components from inspection

  13. Pass26,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,410 miles
    Test number
    603290062686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,410 miles (+3,867)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,410 miles
    Test number
    435573559046
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass22,543 miles (+4,988)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,543 miles
    Test number
    617749564245
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteExhaust corroded but not perforated

  16. Fail17,555 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,555 miles
    Test number
    306832053206
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass17,555 miles (+3,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,555 miles
    Test number
    406522553233
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail14,181 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,181 miles
    Test number
    129815352211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  19. Pass14,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,181 miles
    Test number
    487445252283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 DBV

Does T5 DBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DBV is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 DBV?
The MOT on T5 DBV is valid until 30 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 DBV done?
T5 DBV was recorded at 47,684 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,387 miles a year.
Has T5 DBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 DBV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on T5 DBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 DBV find?
T5 DBV passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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