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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 OBVMOT history

T5 OBV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 110,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,637 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OBV was last recorded at 110,637 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 2,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
108,400 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,237 miles
Average per year
6,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,637 miles
  • 2024 – 108,400 miles
  • 2023 – 105,581 miles
  • 2022 – 99,702 miles
  • 2021 – 94,307 miles
  • 2020 – 92,175 miles
  • 2019 – 89,016 miles
  • 2018 – 84,516 miles
  • 2017 – 69,092 miles
  • 2016 – 56,139 miles
  • 2015 – 41,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,637 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
  • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 4 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,637 miles (+2,237)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,637 miles
    Test number
    573931660857
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED
  2. Pass108,400 miles (+2,819)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    108,400 miles
    Test number
    225890966009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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 Upper Macpherson strut 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))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
  3. Pass105,581 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,581 miles
    Test number
    330871976895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,702 miles
    Test number
    311791762966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,694 miles (+5,387)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,694 miles
    Test number
    132299732992
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass94,307 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,307 miles
    Test number
    861138451984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,175 miles (+3,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,175 miles
    Test number
    623460189768
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box casing corroded but system still sealed
  8. Pass89,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,016 miles
    Test number
    980495816174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,016 miles (+4,500)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,016 miles
    Test number
    516868274643
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass84,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,516 miles
    Test number
    349969942883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,516 miles (+15,424)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,516 miles
    Test number
    452259907175
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  12. Pass69,092 miles (+12,953)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,092 miles
    Test number
    612449441085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,139 miles (+14,177)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    685406004854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,962 miles
    Test number
    273444764489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 OBV

Does T5 OBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 OBV is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 OBV?
The MOT on T5 OBV is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 OBV done?
T5 OBV was recorded at 110,637 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,861 miles a year.
Has T5 OBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OBV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 OBV 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 OBV find?
T5 OBV passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; engine cover fitted; under trays fitted.

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