
Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T5 GVAMOT history
T5 GVA is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 187,130 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 187,130 mi
- At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,979 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 GVA
- 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
- 24 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 GVA was last recorded at 187,130 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 187,127 miles · 14 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 7,979 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 187,130 miles
- 2025 – 185,903 miles
- 2024 – 180,074 miles
- 2023 – 176,779 miles
- 2022 – 174,422 miles
- 2021 – 170,745 miles
- 2020 – 167,550 miles
- 2019 – 160,820 miles
- 2018 – 150,041 miles
- 2017 – 137,108 miles
- 2016 – 131,340 miles
- 2015 – 124,009 miles
- 2014 – 107,334 miles
- 2013 – 92,270 miles
- 2011 – 79,661 miles
- 2010 – 63,499 miles
- 2009 – 48,219 miles
- 2008 – 48,167 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,130 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 187,130 miles
- Test number
- 536250343025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail187,127 miles (+1,224)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,127 miles
- Test number
- 401636619185
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass185,903 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 185,903 miles
- Test number
- 218872538288
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail185,901 miles (+5,827)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,901 miles
- Test number
- 305322215360
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,074 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 180,074 miles
- Test number
- 933668004137
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail180,074 miles (+3,295)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,074 miles
- Test number
- 214859248559
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass176,779 miles (+2,357)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 176,779 miles
- Test number
- 388887311740
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,422 miles (+32)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 174,422 miles
- Test number
- 381542793697
- AdvisoryExhaust badly corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail174,390 miles (+3,645)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,390 miles
- Test number
- 158059047382
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust badly corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass170,745 miles (+3,195)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 170,745 miles
- Test number
- 140675492875
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,550 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 167,550 miles
- Test number
- 658075776687
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail167,550 miles (+6,730)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,550 miles
- Test number
- 384251182925
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass160,820 miles (+10,779)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 160,820 miles
- Test number
- 425539689069
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass150,041 miles (+12,933)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 150,041 miles
- Test number
- 326871401473
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass137,108 miles (+5,768)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 137,108 miles
- Test number
- 308694216999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,340 miles (+108)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 131,340 miles
- Test number
- 750983769839
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail131,232 miles (+7,223)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,232 miles
- Test number
- 225725667035
- FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass124,009 miles8 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 124,009 miles
- Test number
- 849079285181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth front lower wishbones inner bushes perishing and slight play
- NoteLooks like both front tyres have been touching inner wheelaches when on full lock as inner arches marked
- NoteN/s/f door has to be unlocked manualy and inner door card missing have to pull wire to open
- NoteSlight play in steering rack knuckles
Fail124,009 miles (+16,675)8 failures8 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,009 miles
- Test number
- 635885985171
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBoth front lower wishbones inner bushes perishing and slight play
- NoteLooks like both front tyres have been touching inner wheelaches when on full lock as inner arches marked
- NoteN/s/f door has to be unlocked manualy and inner door card missing have to pull wire to open
- NoteSlight play in steering rack knuckles
Pass107,334 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 107,334 miles
- Test number
- 826899844099
- NoteNearside front door trim missing,still able to open door from inside
- NoteSurface corrosion on front & rear brake discs
Fail107,326 miles (+15,056)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,326 miles
- Test number
- 828559844085
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteNearside front door trim missing,still able to open door from inside
- NoteSurface corrosion on front & rear brake discs
Pass92,270 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 92,270 miles
- Test number
- 217393103047
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
- NoteBoth front tyres low
- NoteBoth rear tyres getting low
Fail92,270 miles (+12,609)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,270 miles
- Test number
- 468133103016
- FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
- NoteBoth front tyres low
- NoteBoth rear tyres getting low
Pass79,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 79,661 miles
- Test number
- 555670041328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,661 miles (+16,162)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,661 miles
- Test number
- 836396531327
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass63,499 miles (+7,620)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 63,499 miles
- Test number
- 232382410391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 55,879 miles
- Test number
- 764118510065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,879 miles (+7,660)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,879 miles
- Test number
- 122238500454
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- NoteHandbrake light on dash staying on
Pass48,219 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,219 miles
- Test number
- 183375009026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,167 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,167 miles
- Test number
- 104017858314
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass48,167 miles (+10,158)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,167 miles
- Test number
- 293827958397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,009 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 38,009 miles
- Test number
- 111627008017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 GVA
- Does T5 GVA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 GVA is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 GVA?
- The MOT on T5 GVA is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 GVA done?
- T5 GVA was recorded at 187,130 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,979 miles a year.
- Has T5 GVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 GVA has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 GVA 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 GVA find?
- T5 GVA passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod, and 2 more.
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