Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T5 DVAMOT history
T5 DVA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,808 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 May 2027
- Mileage
- 150,808 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,318 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 DVA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 14 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 DVA was last recorded at 150,808 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 1,440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Sept 2014: 19,706 miles, lower than 113,465 miles on 20 Sept 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 149,368 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,440 miles
- Average per year
- 4,318 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,808 miles
- 2025 – 149,368 miles
- 2024 – 147,881 miles
- 2023 – 145,844 miles
- 2022 – 143,968 miles
- 2021 – 141,329 miles
- 2020 – 138,897 miles
- 2019 – 137,143 miles
- 2018 – 134,527 miles
- 2017 – 132,486 miles
- 2016 – 127,862 miles
- 2014 – 120,302 miles
- 2013 – 113,465 miles
- 2012 – 107,940 miles
- 2011 – 102,252 miles
- 2010 – 97,922 miles
- 2009 – 79,628 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,808 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront suspension rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear suspension rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
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.
Rear exhaust corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,808 miles (+1,440)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2027
- Odometer
- 150,808 miles
- Test number
- 884149055158
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront suspension rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear suspension rusty
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass149,368 miles (+1,487)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2026
- Odometer
- 149,368 miles
- Test number
- 221285879897
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust box rusty
- AdvisoryFront suspension rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension rusty
Pass147,881 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2025
- Odometer
- 147,881 miles
- Test number
- 123407144150
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail147,851 miles (+2,007)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,851 miles
- Test number
- 320873576168
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass145,844 miles (+1,876)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 145,844 miles
- Test number
- 602717930478
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass143,968 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 143,968 miles
- Test number
- 973789212439
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail143,968 miles (+2,639)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,968 miles
- Test number
- 118031169242
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass141,329 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2022
- Odometer
- 141,329 miles
- Test number
- 699514569556
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail141,328 miles (+2,431)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,328 miles
- Test number
- 647877995716
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass138,897 miles (+1,754)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2021
- Odometer
- 138,897 miles
- Test number
- 434988379768
- 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))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass137,143 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2020
- Odometer
- 137,143 miles
- Test number
- 393808756397
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryLower ball joint gators perished
Fail137,140 miles (+2,613)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,140 miles
- Test number
- 100349766844
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryLower ball joint gators perished
Pass134,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 134,527 miles
- Test number
- 894923243138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,527 miles (+2,041)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,527 miles
- Test number
- 627374683321
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass132,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 132,486 miles
- Test number
- 709257185583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,486 miles (+4,624)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,486 miles
- Test number
- 110814615874
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass127,862 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 127,862 miles
- Test number
- 965830370900
- AdvisoryFront d bushes have slight play
Fail127,861 miles (+7,559)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,861 miles
- Test number
- 519297637997
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront d bushes have slight play
Pass120,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 120,302 miles
- Test number
- 417656864203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,706 miles (-93,759)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,706 miles
- Test number
- 659066164245
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass113,465 miles (+5,525)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 113,465 miles
- Test number
- 648033663201
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail107,940 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,940 miles
- Test number
- 328307052259
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass107,940 miles (+5,688)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 107,940 miles
- Test number
- 538887052239
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass102,252 miles (+4,330)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 102,252 miles
- Test number
- 335441951445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,922 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 97,922 miles
- Test number
- 193866140200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,922 miles (+18,294)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,922 miles
- Test number
- 314636140460
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass79,628 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 79,628 miles
- Test number
- 662225699267
- 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)
Questions about T5 DVA
- Does T5 DVA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DVA is valid until 3 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 DVA?
- The MOT on T5 DVA is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 DVA done?
- T5 DVA was recorded at 150,808 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,318 miles a year.
- Has T5 DVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 DVA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 DVA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 DVA find?
- T5 DVA passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front suspension rusty; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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