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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 OVGMOT history

T5 OVG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,056 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OVG was last recorded at 146,056 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 4,646 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,410 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,646 miles
Average per year
7,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,056 miles
  • 2025 – 141,410 miles
  • 2024 – 138,236 miles
  • 2023 – 134,815 miles
  • 2022 – 131,062 miles
  • 2021 – 126,423 miles
  • 2020 – 122,236 miles
  • 2019 – 117,869 miles
  • 2018 – 110,910 miles
  • 2017 – 104,427 miles
  • 2016 – 99,167 miles
  • 2015 – 94,296 miles
  • 2014 – 89,469 miles
  • 2013 – 83,761 miles
  • 2008 – 16,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,056 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Wheel fixings covered.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,056 miles (+4,646)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    146,056 miles
    Test number
    173445361178
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass141,410 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,410 miles
    Test number
    907495839817
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail141,367 miles (+3,131)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    564477261929
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass138,236 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,236 miles
    Test number
    416903862278
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmell of diesel under bonnet but no leak found
  5. Fail138,229 miles (+3,414)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,229 miles
    Test number
    655332027580
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmell of diesel under bonnet but no leak found
  6. Pass134,815 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    134,815 miles
    Test number
    969213562203
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel fixings covered.
  7. Fail134,766 miles (+3,704)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,766 miles
    Test number
    970863875816
    • MajorNearside Body component insecure side step. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryWheel fixings covered.
  8. Pass131,062 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,062 miles
    Test number
    610220009707
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail131,062 miles (+4,639)1 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,062 miles
    Test number
    239502020928
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE OF TYRE IS DEVOID OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass126,423 miles (+149)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    126,423 miles
    Test number
    754843464168
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside, D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge, out of shape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail126,274 miles (+4,038)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,274 miles
    Test number
    147050243693
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge, out of shape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass122,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    122,236 miles
    Test number
    690887015121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,236 miles (+4,367)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,236 miles
    Test number
    173212997205
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  14. Pass117,869 miles (+6,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,869 miles
    Test number
    703484259369
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shockers slightly leaking and corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : nearside rear hand brake performance slightly low, may require adjustment
  15. Pass110,910 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,910 miles
    Test number
    595600990566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,832 miles (+6,405)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,832 miles
    Test number
    872799817978
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting windscreen (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour both white (1.4.A.2f)
  17. Pass104,427 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,427 miles
    Test number
    766084533785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail104,424 miles (+5,257)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,424 miles
    Test number
    361072885031
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low bulb not fitted correctly as well (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low bulb not fitted correctly as well (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass99,167 miles (+4,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,167 miles
    Test number
    968842867981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass94,296 miles (+4,827)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,296 miles
    Test number
    267831055034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,469 miles (+5,708)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,469 miles
    Test number
    187591344040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,761 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,761 miles
    Test number
    689416653044
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass83,761 miles (+67,603)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,761 miles
    Test number
    846266453079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass16,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    16,158 miles
    Test number
    330523158017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 OVG

Does T5 OVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 OVG is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 OVG?
The MOT on T5 OVG is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 OVG done?
T5 OVG was recorded at 146,056 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 7,202 miles a year.
Has T5 OVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OVG has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 OVG 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 OVG find?
T5 OVG passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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