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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 KVDMOT history

T5 KVD is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 221,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
221,231 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 KVD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 KVD was last recorded at 221,231 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 11,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2011: 16,664 miles, lower than 102,441 miles on 13 Aug 2010.

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
209,650 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,581 miles
Average per year
9,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,231 miles
  • 2024 – 209,650 miles
  • 2023 – 201,802 miles
  • 2022 – 196,515 miles
  • 2021 – 191,137 miles
  • 2020 – 186,224 miles
  • 2019 – 178,949 miles
  • 2018 – 169,557 miles
  • 2017 – 161,453 miles
  • 2016 – 151,774 miles
  • 2015 – 148,066 miles
  • 2014 – 144,222 miles
  • 2013 – 136,185 miles
  • 2012 – 127,672 miles
  • 2011 – 16,664 miles
  • 2010 – 102,441 miles
  • 2009 – 83,892 miles
  • 2008 – 58,582 miles
  • 2007 – 52,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,231 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL ROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,231 miles (+11,581)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    221,231 miles
    Test number
    568284991121
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL ROUND (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass209,650 miles (+7,848)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    209,650 miles
    Test number
    716244928999
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition temporary repair on pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass201,802 miles (+5,287)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    201,802 miles
    Test number
    618733693990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake slightly lower reading
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass196,515 miles (+5,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    196,515 miles
    Test number
    232869875622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass191,137 miles (+4,913)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    191,137 miles
    Test number
    444245997255
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 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))
  6. Pass186,224 miles (+7,275)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    186,224 miles
    Test number
    513192094743
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass178,949 miles (+9,392)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,949 miles
    Test number
    263771472292
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront headlights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass169,557 miles (+8,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    169,557 miles
    Test number
    712097214472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass161,453 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    161,453 miles
    Test number
    188793465171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Fail161,353 miles (+9,579)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,353 miles
    Test number
    552740511556
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
  11. Pass151,774 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    151,774 miles
    Test number
    105576989282
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Fail151,774 miles (+3,708)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,774 miles
    Test number
    722853562026
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass148,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    148,066 miles
    Test number
    898450008501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail148,066 miles (+3,844)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,066 miles
    Test number
    664376493842
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass144,222 miles (+8,037)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    144,222 miles
    Test number
    976922404375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass136,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    136,185 miles
    Test number
    596089683220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail136,185 miles (+8,513)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,185 miles
    Test number
    345079783266
    • FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass127,672 miles (+111,008)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    127,672 miles
    Test number
    439005782213
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass16,664 miles (-85,777)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,664 miles
    Test number
    885692231233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,441 miles (+18,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,441 miles
    Test number
    152005020267
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass83,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    83,892 miles
    Test number
    724939589189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,892 miles (+25,310)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,892 miles
    Test number
    633568589184
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass58,582 miles (+6,361)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,582 miles
    Test number
    281100778473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,221 miles
    Test number
    494854847397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 KVD

Does T5 KVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 KVD is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 KVD?
The MOT on T5 KVD is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 KVD done?
T5 KVD was recorded at 221,231 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 9,263 miles a year.
Has T5 KVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 KVD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T5 KVD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 KVD find?
T5 KVD passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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