Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

White and Orange · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 HVEMOT history

T5 HVE is a white and orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 171,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
171,978 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,864 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T5 HVE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T5 HVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 HVE was last recorded at 171,978 miles on 30 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,978 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,978 miles
  • 2025 – 169,118 miles
  • 2024 – 164,542 miles
  • 2023 – 162,314 miles
  • 2022 – 159,751 miles
  • 2021 – 158,673 miles
  • 2020 – 153,818 miles
  • 2019 – 148,361 miles
  • 2018 – 147,423 miles
  • 2017 – 145,954 miles
  • 2015 – 141,144 miles
  • 2014 – 136,032 miles
  • 2013 – 133,431 miles
  • 2012 – 123,486 miles
  • 2011 – 119,801 miles
  • 2010 – 96,405 miles
  • 2009 – 63,814 miles
  • 2008 – 51,757 miles
  • 2007 – 44,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,978 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,978 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    171,978 miles
    Test number
    914530975269
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,978 miles (+2,860)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,978 miles
    Test number
    816178806450
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,118 miles (+4,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    169,118 miles
    Test number
    308282486661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,542 miles (+2,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    164,542 miles
    Test number
    665509013876
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass162,314 miles (+2,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    162,314 miles
    Test number
    810606120305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass159,751 miles (+1,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    159,751 miles
    Test number
    918082084316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass158,673 miles (+4,855)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    158,673 miles
    Test number
    771676263106
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear box's outerskin corroded

  8. Pass153,818 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    153,818 miles
    Test number
    263320928469
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail153,816 miles (+5,455)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,816 miles
    Test number
    611810502844
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass148,361 miles (+938)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    148,361 miles
    Test number
    766732019148
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 exhaust box corroded to excess

  11. Pass147,423 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    147,423 miles
    Test number
    925989701907
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe end section (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe end section (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded hydraulic hose ferrules rusted (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skinrusted and corroded away but not blowing

  12. Fail147,423 miles (+1,469)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,423 miles
    Test number
    250161584769
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe end section (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe end section (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded hydraulic hose ferrules rusted (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skinrusted and corroded away but not blowing

  13. Pass145,954 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    145,954 miles
    Test number
    842707011444
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  14. Fail145,954 miles (+23)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,954 miles
    Test number
    717629951232
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

  15. Fail145,931 miles (+4,787)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,931 miles
    Test number
    428554496441
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass141,144 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    141,144 miles
    Test number
    791564131623
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition

  17. Fail141,140 miles (+2,932)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,140 miles
    Test number
    268386188952
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

  18. Pass138,208 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    138,208 miles
    Test number
    246825505423
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  19. Fail138,208 miles (+2,176)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,208 miles
    Test number
    258405005445
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusty

  20. Fail136,032 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,032 miles
    Test number
    329662714101
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  21. Pass136,032 miles (+2,601)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    136,032 miles
    Test number
    548112314199
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty

  22. Pass133,431 miles (+348)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,431 miles
    Test number
    107982013193
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt stalk casing missing
    • NoteOffside front lower suspension ball joint has slight play

  23. Fail133,083 miles (+9,597)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,083 miles
    Test number
    128891403132
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt stalk casing missing

  24. Pass123,486 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,486 miles
    Test number
    525544602153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass119,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    119,801 miles
    Test number
    905232981166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail119,801 miles (+23,396)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,801 miles
    Test number
    225822981405
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass96,405 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    96,405 miles
    Test number
    193904220101
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Fail96,405 miles (+32,591)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,405 miles
    Test number
    714754720106
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass63,814 miles (+12,057)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,814 miles
    Test number
    490442719121
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEmissions unchecked due to blip not detected

  30. Pass51,757 miles (+6,905)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,757 miles
    Test number
    861546008174
    • NoteOffside rear lamp repaired with lens tape

  31. Pass44,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,852 miles
    Test number
    150805727306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail44,852 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,852 miles
    Test number
    651825927302
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Questions about T5 HVE

Does T5 HVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 HVE is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 HVE?
The MOT on T5 HVE is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 HVE done?
T5 HVE was recorded at 171,978 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 6,864 miles a year.
Has T5 HVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 HVE has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 HVE 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 HVE find?
T5 HVE passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak.

Related registrations

Browse all T5H registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.