Volkswagen logo

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
Get reminders for T5 KWV in the free Driver Codes app

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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass217,833 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass147,339 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    147,339 miles
    Test number
    768975783677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass91,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    91,194 miles
    Test number
    995750055906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. 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)
  16. 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.

Browse all T5K registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.