Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T5 FVWMOT history
T5 FVW is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,369 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 147,369 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,477 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 FVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 11 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 FVW was last recorded at 147,369 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 147,369 miles · 7 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,477 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,369 miles
- 2025 – 144,247 miles
- 2024 – 136,273 miles
- 2023 – 132,405 miles
- 2022 – 119,229 miles
- 2021 – 110,680 miles
- 2020 – 107,658 miles
- 2019 – 104,937 miles
- 2018 – 102,037 miles
- 2017 – 97,088 miles
- 2016 – 89,813 miles
- 2014 – 86,985 miles
- 2013 – 81,176 miles
- 2012 – 73,857 miles
- 2010 – 60,673 miles
- 2009 – 47,214 miles
- 2008 – 33,726 miles
- 2007 – 24,853 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,369 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Steering rack bushes wearing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 16 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,369 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 147,369 miles
- Test number
- 754448962702
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail147,369 miles (+3,122)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,369 miles
- Test number
- 101801519459
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on lower arm (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass144,247 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 144,247 miles
- Test number
- 333188406259
- 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))
Fail144,247 miles (+7,974)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,247 miles
- Test number
- 301460185859
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- 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 seat belts no checked
Pass136,273 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 136,273 miles
- Test number
- 715820058608
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail136,273 miles (+3,868)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,273 miles
- Test number
- 340003350527
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,405 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 132,405 miles
- Test number
- 783661755631
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack bushes wearing
Fail132,403 miles (+13,174)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,403 miles
- Test number
- 138751005040
- DangerousOffside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring by caliper (4.11 (a) (iii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack bushes wearing
Pass119,229 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 119,229 miles
- Test number
- 245760800671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,229 miles (+8,549)3 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,229 miles
- Test number
- 948747106147
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Chords exposed on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Side step brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorRear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Pass110,680 miles (+3,022)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 110,680 miles
- Test number
- 939267697518
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySide step supports rotton
Pass107,658 miles (+2,721)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 107,658 miles
- Test number
- 377971520601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,937 miles (+2,900)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 104,937 miles
- Test number
- 579614319195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,037 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 102,037 miles
- Test number
- 340116980152
- AdvisorySidestep brackets corroded
Fail102,037 miles (+4,949)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,037 miles
- Test number
- 394318342126
- Repaired at testBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySidestep brackets corroded
Pass97,088 miles (+7,275)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 97,088 miles
- Test number
- 284509636832
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,813 miles (+2,828)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 89,813 miles
- Test number
- 398629865310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,985 miles (+5,809)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 86,985 miles
- Test number
- 866793744130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,176 miles (+7,319)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 81,176 miles
- Test number
- 175207423153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,857 miles (+13,184)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2013
- Odometer
- 73,857 miles
- Test number
- 876759722126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,673 miles (+13,459)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 60,673 miles
- Test number
- 353979310336
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,214 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 47,214 miles
- Test number
- 962023429322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,214 miles (+13,488)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,214 miles
- Test number
- 410683229494
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Pass33,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 33,726 miles
- Test number
- 810817718380
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 944137318318
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass24,853 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 24,853 miles
- Test number
- 894588027256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail24,853 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,853 miles
- Test number
- 710158727240
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T5 FVW
- Does T5 FVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 FVW is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 FVW?
- The MOT on T5 FVW is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 FVW done?
- T5 FVW was recorded at 147,369 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,477 miles a year.
- Has T5 FVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 FVW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 FVW 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 FVW find?
- T5 FVW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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