
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
T5 KWVMOT history
T5 KWV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 217,833 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 217,833 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 15,811 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 KWV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 17 Aug 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 KWV was last recorded at 217,833 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 20,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 197,228 miles · 18 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 20,605 miles
- Average per year
- 15,811 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 217,833 miles
- 2025 – 197,228 miles
- 2024 – 174,062 miles
- 2023 – 147,339 miles
- 2022 – 115,255 miles
- 2021 – 91,194 miles
- 2020 – 76,291 miles
- 2019 – 76,222 miles
- 2017 – 55,878 miles
- 2015 – 42,910 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Power steering pump has slight seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 14 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,833 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 217,833 miles
- Test number
- 353167554096
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail217,833 miles (+20,605)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,833 miles
- Test number
- 345611719274
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass197,228 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 197,228 miles
- Test number
- 935244144088
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail197,226 miles (+23,164)1 dangerous11 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,226 miles
- Test number
- 723411162331
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working check wipers after repair (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass174,062 miles (+703)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 174,062 miles
- Test number
- 482286089115
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail173,359 miles (+26,020)3 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,359 miles
- Test number
- 837919657267
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,339 miles (+435)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 147,339 miles
- Test number
- 768975783677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,904 miles (+31,649)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,904 miles
- Test number
- 921806290638
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass115,255 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2023
- Odometer
- 115,255 miles
- Test number
- 936022928175
- 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))
Fail115,254 miles (+24,060)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,254 miles
- Test number
- 871800217646
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass91,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 91,194 miles
- Test number
- 995750055906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,193 miles (+14,902)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,193 miles
- Test number
- 359401073455
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,291 miles (+69)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2021
- Odometer
- 76,291 miles
- Test number
- 131413695229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,222 miles (+20,344)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 76,222 miles
- Test number
- 577826978939
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water in nearside rear lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass55,878 miles (+12,968)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 55,878 miles
- Test number
- 297294935952
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,910 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 42,910 miles
- Test number
- 464964582754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 KWV
- Does T5 KWV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 KWV is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 KWV?
- The MOT on T5 KWV is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 KWV done?
- T5 KWV was recorded at 217,833 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 15,811 miles a year.
- Has T5 KWV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 KWV has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 KWV 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 KWV find?
- T5 KWV passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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