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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 DVLMOT history

T5 DVL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
122,070 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 DVL
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
31 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 DVL was last recorded at 122,070 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,120 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
950 miles
Average per year
6,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,070 miles
  • 2024 – 121,120 miles
  • 2023 – 118,801 miles
  • 2022 – 115,453 miles
  • 2020 – 107,845 miles
  • 2019 – 104,457 miles
  • 2018 – 101,665 miles
  • 2017 – 94,862 miles
  • 2016 – 79,943 miles
  • 2014 – 65,427 miles
  • 2013 – 47,239 miles
  • 2012 – 33,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,070 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,070 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,070 miles
    Test number
    927624211110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,120 miles (+2,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,120 miles
    Test number
    370726611333
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

  3. Pass118,801 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,801 miles
    Test number
    833023437393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,453 miles
    Test number
    563692055179
    • AdvisoryEngine mounts worn

  5. Fail115,453 miles (+7,608)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,453 miles
    Test number
    610894051060
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounts worn

  6. Pass107,845 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,845 miles
    Test number
    268312990945
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail107,845 miles (+3,388)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,845 miles
    Test number
    733573302434
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass104,457 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,457 miles
    Test number
    462224662273
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail104,457 miles (+2,792)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,457 miles
    Test number
    455481800506
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,665 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,665 miles
    Test number
    992446998880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail101,661 miles (+6,799)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,661 miles
    Test number
    193464541106
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass94,862 miles (+14,919)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,862 miles
    Test number
    981083566273
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have uneven wear outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass79,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,943 miles
    Test number
    350251865054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,943 miles (+14,516)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,943 miles
    Test number
    651754697792
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass65,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    368149564170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail65,427 miles (+18,188)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    407759264143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail47,239 miles4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,239 miles
    Test number
    556417533153
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass47,239 miles (+13,280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,239 miles
    Test number
    566607433189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass33,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,959 miles
    Test number
    587148702198
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail33,959 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,959 miles
    Test number
    569298002100
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T5 DVL

Does T5 DVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DVL is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 DVL?
The MOT on T5 DVL is valid until 31 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 DVL done?
T5 DVL was recorded at 122,070 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 6,507 miles a year.
Has T5 DVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 DVL has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 DVL 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 DVL find?
T5 DVL passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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