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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T5 NLVMOT history

T5 NLV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 136,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,541 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 NLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 NLV was last recorded at 136,541 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 6,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,046 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,495 miles
Average per year
7,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,541 miles
  • 2025 – 130,046 miles
  • 2024 – 121,802 miles
  • 2023 – 113,086 miles
  • 2022 – 105,889 miles
  • 2021 – 96,710 miles
  • 2020 – 88,018 miles
  • 2017 – 77,458 miles
  • 2016 – 59,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,541 miles
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/cracking/inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,541 miles (+6,495)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,541 miles
    Test number
    162930335545
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/cracking/inner edge stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass130,046 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,046 miles
    Test number
    134632684094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ inner edge stepped/worn. 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail130,046 miles (+8,244)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,046 miles
    Test number
    991693782536
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ inner edge stepped/worn. 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass121,802 miles (+8,716)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,802 miles
    Test number
    554058842726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,086 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,086 miles
    Test number
    724832529673
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded TWO (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail113,086 miles (+7,197)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,086 miles
    Test number
    845595330114
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded TWO (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,889 miles (+9,179)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,889 miles
    Test number
    199872312057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,710 miles (+8,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,710 miles
    Test number
    404544914939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass88,018 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,018 miles
    Test number
    416584813572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,578 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,578 miles
    Test number
    374066344373
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail87,578 miles (+10,120)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,578 miles
    Test number
    749384900718
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    77,458 miles
    Test number
    701449928149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail77,458 miles (+17,975)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,458 miles
    Test number
    288807453520
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass59,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,483 miles
    Test number
    593661777696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 NLV

Does T5 NLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 NLV is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 NLV?
The MOT on T5 NLV is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 NLV done?
T5 NLV was recorded at 136,541 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 7,910 miles a year.
Has T5 NLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 NLV has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 NLV 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 NLV find?
T5 NLV passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: gearbox mounting defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/cracking/inner edge stepped; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/20, and 2 more.

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