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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T5 GDVMOT history

T5 GDV is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 167,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
167,403 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 GDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
12 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 GDV was last recorded at 167,403 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,399 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
11,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,403 miles
  • 2024 – 159,374 miles
  • 2023 – 137,777 miles
  • 2022 – 124,945 miles
  • 2021 – 109,942 miles
  • 2020 – 99,588 miles
  • 2019 – 89,650 miles
  • 2018 – 69,928 miles
  • 2017 – 45,160 miles
  • 2016 – 37,692 miles
  • 2015 – 30,824 miles
  • 2014 – 24,639 miles
  • 2012 – 18,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,403 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside wing mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass167,403 miles (+4)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    167,403 miles
    Test number
    939746096762
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail167,399 miles (+8,025)1 dangerous10 major5 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,399 miles
    Test number
    200576036982
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mounts bearing worn/noisy when rotated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged, stopping drivers door to fully open
  3. Pass159,374 miles (+181)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,374 miles
    Test number
    970435453307
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer drive shaft joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front top mount bearing worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged
  4. Fail159,193 miles (+21,416)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,193 miles
    Test number
    321921976552
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer drive shaft joint worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front top mount bearing worn
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing both edges
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged
  5. Pass137,777 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,777 miles
    Test number
    900370097582
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront top mount bearings noisy when rotating
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  6. Fail137,777 miles (+12,832)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,777 miles
    Test number
    875008856933
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront top mount bearings noisy when rotating
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass124,945 miles (+15,003)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    124,945 miles
    Test number
    820284182535
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mounts noisy/tight
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror damaged
  8. Pass109,942 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,942 miles
    Test number
    176122070936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail109,922 miles (+10,334)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,922 miles
    Test number
    640204805340
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass99,588 miles (+228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,588 miles
    Test number
    693637891749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail99,360 miles (+9,710)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,360 miles
    Test number
    625190025154
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass89,650 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,650 miles
    Test number
    750296353680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,131 miles (+19,203)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,131 miles
    Test number
    499411484255
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
  14. Pass69,928 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,928 miles
    Test number
    954950784043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,925 miles (+24,765)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,925 miles
    Test number
    529058907418
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  16. Pass45,160 miles (+7,468)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,160 miles
    Test number
    440295130886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,692 miles (+6,868)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    37,692 miles
    Test number
    504078428680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,824 miles (+6,185)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,824 miles
    Test number
    109183185187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,639 miles (+772)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    24,639 miles
    Test number
    956256674161
    • NoteTow bar wiring socket not fully secure
  20. Pass23,867 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    23,867 miles
    Test number
    825009604002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,571 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,571 miles
    Test number
    688675352385
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  22. Pass18,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    18,571 miles
    Test number
    715505452316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 GDV

Does T5 GDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GDV is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 GDV?
The MOT on T5 GDV is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 GDV done?
T5 GDV was recorded at 167,403 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 11,576 miles a year.
Has T5 GDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 GDV has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 GDV 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 GDV find?
T5 GDV passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity water ingress, and 5 more.

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