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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 HVTMOT history

T5 HVT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 228,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
228,110 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 HVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 HVT was last recorded at 228,110 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 1,517 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,593 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,517 miles
Average per year
9,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 228,110 miles
  • 2024 – 226,593 miles
  • 2023 – 224,636 miles
  • 2022 – 222,754 miles
  • 2021 – 219,599 miles
  • 2020 – 218,011 miles
  • 2019 – 215,699 miles
  • 2018 – 210,053 miles
  • 2017 – 204,989 miles
  • 2016 – 197,881 miles
  • 2014 – 190,199 miles
  • 2013 – 182,601 miles
  • 2012 – 169,196 miles
  • 2011 – 131,370 miles
  • 2010 – 100,404 miles
  • 2009 – 66,564 miles
  • 2008 – 54,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,110 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x into ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside front + offside rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine mounting damaged but not to excess

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front into ABS pump

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,110 miles (+1,517)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    228,110 miles
    Test number
    593323434097
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x into ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside + nearside front + offside rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass226,593 miles (+1,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    226,593 miles
    Test number
    335905452604
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front into ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside + nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Pass224,636 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    224,636 miles
    Test number
    935264642964
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front into ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail224,633 miles (+1,879)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,633 miles
    Test number
    779627685384
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front into ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass222,754 miles (+3,155)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    222,754 miles
    Test number
    816567237630
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x into ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front + rear + front to rear covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside beamset pattern becoming poor

  6. Pass219,599 miles (+51)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    219,599 miles
    Test number
    813563255695
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail219,548 miles (+1,537)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,548 miles
    Test number
    203859675384
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass218,011 miles (+64)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    218,011 miles
    Test number
    511421262170
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail217,947 miles (+2,248)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,947 miles
    Test number
    812736986950
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass215,699 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    215,699 miles
    Test number
    494510870011
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail215,671 miles (+5,618)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,671 miles
    Test number
    970669276121
    • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass210,053 miles (+5,064)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    210,053 miles
    Test number
    293967661528
    • AdvisoryAux belt cut
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront drop links slight play
    • AdvisoryG/box mount slight play
    • AdvisoryMetal coolant pipe leaking
    • AdvisoryNsr shock leaking
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre close to limit
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass204,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    204,989 miles
    Test number
    514323772121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPAS pump pulley damaged

  14. Fail204,989 miles (+7,108)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,989 miles
    Test number
    739970409963
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPAS pump pulley damaged

  15. Pass197,881 miles (+7,682)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    197,881 miles
    Test number
    843724497446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass190,199 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    190,199 miles
    Test number
    679226544261
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail190,199 miles (+7,598)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,199 miles
    Test number
    636929634259
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass182,601 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    182,601 miles
    Test number
    995097573215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail182,593 miles (+13,397)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,593 miles
    Test number
    359336473456
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass169,196 miles (+37,826)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    169,196 miles
    Test number
    325724142468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass131,370 miles (+30,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    131,370 miles
    Test number
    399139821283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass100,404 miles (+33,840)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    100,404 miles
    Test number
    374280050478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,564 miles (+11,804)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,564 miles
    Test number
    552122659265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,760 miles
    Test number
    242608208424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 HVT

Does T5 HVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 HVT is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 HVT?
The MOT on T5 HVT is valid until 9 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 HVT done?
T5 HVT was recorded at 228,110 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 9,823 miles a year.
Has T5 HVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 HVT has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 HVT 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 HVT find?
T5 HVT passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front, and 4 more.

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