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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T5 HVJMOT history

T5 HVJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 188,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Apr 2026
Mileage
188,463 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 HVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 HVJ was last recorded at 188,463 miles on 21 Apr 2025, 4,168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,295 miles · 21 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,168 miles
Average per year
8,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,463 miles
  • 2024 – 184,295 miles
  • 2023 – 179,720 miles
  • 2022 – 176,423 miles
  • 2021 – 171,498 miles
  • 2019 – 162,238 miles
  • 2018 – 158,501 miles
  • 2017 – 151,600 miles
  • 2016 – 144,974 miles
  • 2015 – 134,494 miles
  • 2014 – 116,957 miles
  • 2013 – 99,722 miles
  • 2011 – 81,920 miles
  • 2010 – 70,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,463 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • 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))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front top shocker bearing becoming stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,463 miles (+4,168)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    188,463 miles
    Test number
    648395151086
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  2. Pass184,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    184,295 miles
    Test number
    602928820816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail184,295 miles (+4,575)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,295 miles
    Test number
    913520587893
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass179,720 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    179,720 miles
    Test number
    236763338247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    176,423 miles
    Test number
    258747377396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail176,423 miles (+4,925)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,423 miles
    Test number
    277838380114
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass171,498 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    171,498 miles
    Test number
    980482065697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail171,494 miles (+9,256)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,494 miles
    Test number
    981297331807
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn gaiter split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass162,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,238 miles
    Test number
    651317123041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail162,238 miles (+3,737)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,238 miles
    Test number
    929906196483
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
  11. Pass158,501 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    158,501 miles
    Test number
    263326719155
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top shocker bearing becoming stiff
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail158,501 miles (+6,901)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,501 miles
    Test number
    896061748632
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear reflector not red in colour both (1.5.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureCoil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top shocker bearing becoming stiff
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass151,600 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,600 miles
    Test number
    386628280135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering column[rake adjuster]
  14. Fail151,600 miles (+6,626)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,600 miles
    Test number
    301398036489
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  15. Pass144,974 miles (+10,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    144,974 miles
    Test number
    933180991137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth mirrors cracked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  16. Pass134,494 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    134,494 miles
    Test number
    707901655044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail134,493 miles (+17,536)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,493 miles
    Test number
    178310255062
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear discs lipped
  18. Pass116,957 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    116,957 miles
    Test number
    385056934023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  19. Fail116,956 miles (+17,234)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,956 miles
    Test number
    788675334074
    • DangerousNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  20. Pass99,722 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    99,722 miles
    Test number
    426208713036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail99,721 miles (+17,801)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,721 miles
    Test number
    845857213069
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  22. Pass81,920 miles (+11,552)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,920 miles
    Test number
    997272751245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,368 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,368 miles
    Test number
    472074420275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
  24. Pass70,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,368 miles
    Test number
    792454020250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 HVJ

Does T5 HVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 HVJ expired on 20 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 HVJ?
The MOT on T5 HVJ expired on 20 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 HVJ done?
T5 HVJ was recorded at 188,463 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2025, an average of 8,038 miles a year.
Has T5 HVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 HVJ has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 HVJ 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 HVJ find?
T5 HVJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2025 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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