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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc

T5 HFNMOT history

T5 HFN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
115,191 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 HFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 HFN was last recorded at 115,191 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,339 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,852 miles
Average per year
4,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,191 miles
  • 2024 – 113,339 miles
  • 2023 – 112,656 miles
  • 2022 – 111,616 miles
  • 2021 – 107,601 miles
  • 2020 – 104,483 miles
  • 2018 – 103,455 miles
  • 2017 – 101,910 miles
  • 2016 – 100,780 miles
  • 2015 – 97,671 miles
  • 2014 – 93,943 miles
  • 2013 – 85,733 miles
  • 2012 – 77,707 miles
  • 2011 – 69,165 miles
  • 2010 – 60,155 miles
  • 2009 – 51,042 miles
  • 2008 – 40,718 miles
  • 2007 – 31,777 miles
  • 2006 – 23,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,191 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear discs slightly rusty

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Handbrake cable corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear suspension corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,191 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    115,191 miles
    Test number
    862383997063
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightly rusty
  2. Fail115,190 miles (+1,851)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,190 miles
    Test number
    287507994513
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear discs slightly rusty
  3. Pass113,339 miles (+683)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    113,339 miles
    Test number
    255144589287
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake backing plates in poor condition/corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system clamps loose, pipes loose, but wont fall off, advise immediate repair.
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake not holding.
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber casings corroded.
  4. Pass112,656 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,656 miles
    Test number
    164108757892
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  5. Fail112,653 miles (+1,037)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,653 miles
    Test number
    455669705212
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  6. Pass111,616 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,616 miles
    Test number
    266531989854
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail111,613 miles (+4,012)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,613 miles
    Test number
    999736032037
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass107,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,601 miles
    Test number
    850177776365
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition
  9. Fail107,596 miles (+2,082)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,596 miles
    Test number
    682993407864
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted both caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust boxes in poor condition
  10. Pass105,514 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    105,514 miles
    Test number
    345899631543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,483 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,483 miles
    Test number
    182589209891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,455 miles (+1,545)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,455 miles
    Test number
    971584345932
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  13. Pass101,910 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,910 miles
    Test number
    390178955975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail101,879 miles (+1,099)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,879 miles
    Test number
    575346892957
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass100,780 miles (+3,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,780 miles
    Test number
    377589651371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  16. Pass97,671 miles (+3,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,671 miles
    Test number
    895895599551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  17. Pass93,943 miles (+8,210)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,943 miles
    Test number
    955347784217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
  18. Pass85,733 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,733 miles
    Test number
    239278993273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail85,733 miles (+8,026)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,733 miles
    Test number
    437528293256
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass77,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,707 miles
    Test number
    867623992279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,707 miles (+8,542)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,707 miles
    Test number
    336963092407
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  22. Pass69,165 miles (+9,010)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,165 miles
    Test number
    787178291299
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear light lens damaged
  23. Pass60,155 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,155 miles
    Test number
    970423590236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail60,155 miles (+9,113)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,155 miles
    Test number
    381093590464
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail51,042 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,042 miles
    Test number
    511529899289
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  26. Pass51,042 miles (+10,324)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,042 miles
    Test number
    514419899282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,718 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,718 miles
    Test number
    232015798243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Fail40,716 miles (+8,939)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,716 miles
    Test number
    710345298232
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass31,777 miles (+8,738)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,777 miles
    Test number
    631547097259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass23,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,039 miles
    Test number
    172561596235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 HFN

Does T5 HFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 HFN is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 HFN?
The MOT on T5 HFN is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 HFN done?
T5 HFN was recorded at 115,191 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,824 miles a year.
Has T5 HFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 HFN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 HFN 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 HFN find?
T5 HFN passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: rear exhaust mounting defective; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4; rear discs slightly rusty.

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