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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 OVWMOT history

T5 OVW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 145,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
145,718 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 OVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 OVW was last recorded at 145,718 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,866 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,852 miles
Average per year
5,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,718 miles
  • 2025 – 139,866 miles
  • 2024 – 133,219 miles
  • 2023 – 130,713 miles
  • 2022 – 124,657 miles
  • 2021 – 121,470 miles
  • 2020 – 118,873 miles
  • 2019 – 114,692 miles
  • 2018 – 110,404 miles
  • 2017 – 105,301 miles
  • 2016 – 99,887 miles
  • 2015 – 95,756 miles
  • 2014 – 89,077 miles
  • 2013 – 86,738 miles
  • 2012 – 84,664 miles
  • 2011 – 79,223 miles
  • 2010 – 73,752 miles
  • 2009 – 61,811 miles
  • 2008 – 55,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,718 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brake wear lamp on due to wiring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear park brake cable rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • N/s and o/s rear tyre's wearing on outside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,718 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    145,718 miles
    Test number
    342314778403
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail145,718 miles (+5,852)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,718 miles
    Test number
    588204148611
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass139,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,866 miles
    Test number
    665176203864
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s track rod ends cover cracking

  4. Fail139,866 miles (+6,647)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,866 miles
    Test number
    744565785186
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s track rod ends cover cracking

  5. Pass133,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,219 miles
    Test number
    487384857893
    • AdvisoryBrake wear lamp on due to wiring
    • AdvisoryRear park brake cable rusty

  6. Fail133,219 miles (+2,506)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,219 miles
    Test number
    298724967408
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear lamp on due to wiring
    • AdvisoryRear park brake cable rusty

  7. Pass130,713 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,713 miles
    Test number
    404252665947
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyre's wearing on outside edge

  8. Fail130,713 miles (+6,056)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,713 miles
    Test number
    337122775700
    • DangerousNearside Front 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyre's wearing on outside edge

  9. Pass124,657 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,657 miles
    Test number
    136429770627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,470 miles (+2,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,470 miles
    Test number
    487999966300
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damper just starting to leak
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front tyres at 1.6mm

  11. Pass118,873 miles (+4,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,873 miles
    Test number
    246438967449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on , unable to see rear inner brake pads clearly

  12. Pass114,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    114,692 miles
    Test number
    718791261538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,692 miles (+4,288)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,692 miles
    Test number
    715867576949
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working

  14. Pass110,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,404 miles
    Test number
    219575218844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,404 miles (+5,103)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,404 miles
    Test number
    368947453410
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass105,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,301 miles
    Test number
    663199206330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,301 miles (+5,414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,301 miles
    Test number
    592256822751
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass99,887 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    99,887 miles
    Test number
    415472194999
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s front brake hoses slight cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake a bit low

  19. Fail99,887 miles (+4,131)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,887 miles
    Test number
    133272146720
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s front brake hoses slight cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake a bit low

  20. Pass95,756 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,756 miles
    Test number
    957383515161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake dash warning light on.

  21. Fail95,756 miles (+6,679)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,756 miles
    Test number
    477376105190
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake dash warning light on.

  22. Pass89,077 miles (+2,339)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,077 miles
    Test number
    786660704141
    • NoteN/s and o/s front lower ball joint covers cracking
    • NoteO/s front steerint rack end ball joint has play

  23. Pass86,738 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,738 miles
    Test number
    227619803181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,664 miles (+5,441)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,664 miles
    Test number
    115327982493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear exhaust silencer mount braking away

  25. Pass79,223 miles (+5,471)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,223 miles
    Test number
    399557181019
    • NoteFront and rear discs in poor condition

  26. Pass73,752 miles (+11,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,752 miles
    Test number
    122449080011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass61,811 miles (+6,393)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,811 miles
    Test number
    212376889080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,418 miles
    Test number
    431046918123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail55,418 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,418 miles
    Test number
    380584618153
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 OVW

Does T5 OVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 OVW is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 OVW?
The MOT on T5 OVW is valid until 10 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 OVW done?
T5 OVW was recorded at 145,718 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,055 miles a year.
Has T5 OVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 OVW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 OVW 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 OVW find?
T5 OVW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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