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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 HVWMOT history

T5 HVW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,322 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,991 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 HVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 HVW was last recorded at 98,322 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Aug 2012: 70,131 miles, lower than 77,914 miles on 1 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
97,941 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
1,991 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,322 miles
  • 2025 – 97,941 miles
  • 2024 – 97,684 miles
  • 2023 – 97,067 miles
  • 2022 – 96,387 miles
  • 2021 – 94,929 miles
  • 2020 – 94,190 miles
  • 2019 – 93,090 miles
  • 2018 – 91,551 miles
  • 2017 – 89,817 miles
  • 2016 – 87,781 miles
  • 2015 – 85,225 miles
  • 2014 – 83,758 miles
  • 2013 – 79,944 miles
  • 2012 – 70,131 miles
  • 2011 – 77,914 miles
  • 2010 – 77,519 miles
  • 2008 – 70,421 miles
  • 2007 – 62,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,322 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,322 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,322 miles
    Test number
    732322920316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,941 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,941 miles
    Test number
    693493119113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass97,684 miles (+617)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,684 miles
    Test number
    828586554731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,067 miles
    Test number
    342272335195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,067 miles (+680)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,067 miles
    Test number
    628808676715
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,387 miles (+1,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,387 miles
    Test number
    789514721923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,929 miles (+739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,929 miles
    Test number
    967016677755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,190 miles (+1,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,190 miles
    Test number
    932041053915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass93,090 miles (+1,539)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,090 miles
    Test number
    164572422641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,551 miles
    Test number
    810497794555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,551 miles (+1,734)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,551 miles
    Test number
    146986328285
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass89,817 miles (+2,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,817 miles
    Test number
    194696872556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass87,781 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    497427682377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,225 miles (+1,467)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,225 miles
    Test number
    308999660730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass83,758 miles (+3,814)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,758 miles
    Test number
    388903234462
    • NoteNsf suspention arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating
    • NoteOsr and nsr tyres worn and stepped on inner/outer edges
    • NoteSlight movement in nsf antiroll bar linkage ball joint

  16. Pass79,944 miles (+9,813)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,944 miles
    Test number
    265646123294
    • NoteOsf tyre slightly perished
    • NoteSlight movement in nsf antiroll bar linkage

  17. Pass70,131 miles (-7,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    70,131 miles
    Test number
    736511242234
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass77,914 miles (+11)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,914 miles
    Test number
    317594441231
    • NoteOsf and nsf brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteOsr and nsr tyre treads slightly stepped
    • NoteOsr tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

  19. Fail77,903 miles (+384)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,903 miles
    Test number
    146863341239
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOsf and nsf brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteOsr and nsr tyre treads slightly stepped
    • NoteOsr tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

  20. Pass77,519 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,519 miles
    Test number
    934906220128
    • NoteCv boot clip loose o/s/f
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt clasp cover missing

  21. Fail77,519 miles (+7,098)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,519 miles
    Test number
    784769010145
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCv boot clip loose o/s/f
    • NoteN/s/f seat belt clasp cover missing

  22. Pass70,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    70,421 miles
    Test number
    814027698281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,421 miles (+8,300)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,421 miles
    Test number
    160157898254
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBonnet safety catch partially seized

  24. Pass62,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    62,121 miles
    Test number
    402746107360
    • 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)

Questions about T5 HVW

Does T5 HVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 HVW is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 HVW?
The MOT on T5 HVW is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 HVW done?
T5 HVW was recorded at 98,322 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 1,991 miles a year.
Has T5 HVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 HVW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 HVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 HVW find?
T5 HVW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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