Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T5 OVAMOT history
T5 OVA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,570 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 174,570 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,260 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 OVA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 OVA was last recorded at 174,570 miles on 15 Aug 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 174,567 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,260 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 174,570 miles
- 2024 – 166,813 miles
- 2023 – 160,735 miles
- 2022 – 150,620 miles
- 2021 – 145,452 miles
- 2020 – 141,732 miles
- 2019 – 140,624 miles
- 2018 – 139,355 miles
- 2017 – 137,514 miles
- 2016 – 136,594 miles
- 2015 – 132,395 miles
- 2014 – 127,813 miles
- 2013 – 122,169 miles
- 2012 – 111,495 miles
- 2011 – 101,980 miles
- 2010 – 90,363 miles
- 2009 – 80,296 miles
- 2007 – 63,861 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,570 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside front outer door handle brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,570 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 174,570 miles
- Test number
- 900643689876
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front outer door handle broken
Fail174,567 miles (+7,754)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,567 miles
- Test number
- 532407585083
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front outer door handle broken
Pass166,813 miles (+6,078)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 166,813 miles
- Test number
- 860365808187
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not standard / not wired
Pass160,735 miles (+127)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 160,735 miles
- Test number
- 253937339363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,608 miles (+9,988)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,608 miles
- Test number
- 244980820155
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass150,620 miles (+5,168)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 150,620 miles
- Test number
- 183023041686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,452 miles (+65)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 145,452 miles
- Test number
- 317218792927
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail145,387 miles (+3,655)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,387 miles
- Test number
- 112811290544
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass141,732 miles (+1,108)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 141,732 miles
- Test number
- 305691651008
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded middle
Pass140,624 miles (+1,269)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2020
- Odometer
- 140,624 miles
- Test number
- 233238759046
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass139,355 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 139,355 miles
- Test number
- 368513230102
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail139,355 miles (+1,841)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,355 miles
- Test number
- 951850654678
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,514 miles (+920)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 137,514 miles
- Test number
- 490794691193
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass136,594 miles (+4,199)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 136,594 miles
- Test number
- 193790130948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,395 miles (+4,582)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 132,395 miles
- Test number
- 785077345172
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail127,813 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,813 miles
- Test number
- 237907934491
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass127,813 miles (+5,644)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 127,813 miles
- Test number
- 299967634126
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass122,169 miles (+10,674)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2014
- Odometer
- 122,169 miles
- Test number
- 375497733136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 111,495 miles
- Test number
- 379934942198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,489 miles (+9,509)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,489 miles
- Test number
- 137064842160
- FailureCentre Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
- FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Pass101,980 miles (+11,617)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 101,980 miles
- Test number
- 226826241153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,363 miles (+10,067)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 90,363 miles
- Test number
- 604844040136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,296 miles (+16,435)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 80,296 miles
- Test number
- 121747149165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,861 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 63,861 miles
- Test number
- 360222747355
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T5 OVA
- Does T5 OVA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T5 OVA expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T5 OVA?
- The MOT on T5 OVA expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T5 OVA done?
- T5 OVA was recorded at 174,570 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 6,260 miles a year.
- Has T5 OVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 OVA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 OVA 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 OVA find?
- T5 OVA passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edges; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.
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