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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 FRVMOT history

T5 FRV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 120,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,133 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 FRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 FRV was last recorded at 120,133 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 8,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,697 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,436 miles
Average per year
6,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,133 miles
  • 2025 – 111,697 miles
  • 2024 – 104,888 miles
  • 2023 – 99,262 miles
  • 2022 – 95,737 miles
  • 2021 – 90,495 miles
  • 2020 – 87,783 miles
  • 2019 – 81,288 miles
  • 2018 – 75,692 miles
  • 2017 – 71,416 miles
  • 2016 – 61,756 miles
  • 2015 – 51,029 miles
  • 2014 – 46,224 miles
  • 2013 – 37,382 miles
  • 2012 – 25,867 miles
  • 2011 – 23,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,133 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,133 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,133 miles
    Test number
    887836705983
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail120,133 miles (+8,436)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,133 miles
    Test number
    201366625078
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass111,697 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,697 miles
    Test number
    394690168503
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,697 miles (+6,809)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,697 miles
    Test number
    873749564069
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,888 miles (+5,626)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    104,888 miles
    Test number
    631612347980
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,262 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,262 miles
    Test number
    565810029187
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Fail99,261 miles (+3,524)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,261 miles
    Test number
    679061658291
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass95,737 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,737 miles
    Test number
    167835842611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,495 miles (+2,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    90,495 miles
    Test number
    297059880190
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,783 miles (+6,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    87,783 miles
    Test number
    175550830769
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass81,288 miles (+5,596)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    81,288 miles
    Test number
    621826428919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,692 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,692 miles
    Test number
    949934728191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,416 miles (+9,660)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,416 miles
    Test number
    426468882343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,756 miles
    Test number
    399785765467
    • 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)

  15. Fail61,756 miles (+10,727)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,756 miles
    Test number
    805788789804
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear 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)

  16. Pass51,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,029 miles
    Test number
    567073235112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,029 miles (+4,805)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,029 miles
    Test number
    349318625175
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass46,224 miles (+8,842)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,224 miles
    Test number
    279872334146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,382 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,382 miles
    Test number
    288576033181
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass37,382 miles (+11,515)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    37,382 miles
    Test number
    298916433166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,867 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,867 miles
    Test number
    809709322141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,808 miles
    Test number
    707627971064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,808 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,808 miles
    Test number
    478017271032
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T5 FRV

Does T5 FRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FRV is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 FRV?
The MOT on T5 FRV is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 FRV done?
T5 FRV was recorded at 120,133 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 6,414 miles a year.
Has T5 FRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 FRV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 FRV 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 FRV find?
T5 FRV passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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