Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T5 PFAMOT history
T5 PFA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 154,121 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 154,121 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,681 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 PFA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 PFA was last recorded at 154,121 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 5,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,440 miles · 8 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,681 miles
- Average per year
- 6,681 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,121 miles
- 2025 – 148,440 miles
- 2024 – 144,101 miles
- 2023 – 140,478 miles
- 2022 – 137,512 miles
- 2021 – 132,404 miles
- 2020 – 128,925 miles
- 2019 – 124,847 miles
- 2018 – 120,334 miles
- 2017 – 112,209 miles
- 2016 – 104,734 miles
- 2015 – 97,308 miles
- 2014 – 92,235 miles
- 2013 – 86,805 miles
- 2011 – 75,227 miles
- 2010 – 63,329 miles
- 2009 – 45,803 miles
- 2008 – 37,849 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,121 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust back box outer shell corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,121 miles (+5,681)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 154,121 miles
- Test number
- 803477863530
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass148,440 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 148,440 miles
- Test number
- 535696199904
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer shell corroded
Fail148,440 miles (+4,339)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,440 miles
- Test number
- 858550149360
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box outer shell corroded
Pass144,101 miles (+3,623)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 144,101 miles
- Test number
- 763603932618
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer is corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Pass140,478 miles (+2,966)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 140,478 miles
- Test number
- 120323712250
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer becoming corroded
Pass137,512 miles (+5,108)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 137,512 miles
- Test number
- 806083929360
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,404 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 132,404 miles
- Test number
- 593964368043
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Fail132,402 miles (+3,477)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,402 miles
- Test number
- 491342659768
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass128,925 miles (+4,078)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 128,925 miles
- Test number
- 636626142734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,847 miles (+4,513)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 124,847 miles
- Test number
- 877348706868
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view of some components
Pass120,334 miles (+8,125)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 120,334 miles
- Test number
- 711109567304
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass112,209 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 112,209 miles
- Test number
- 319306070995
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail112,208 miles (+7,474)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,208 miles
- Test number
- 152618857096
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass104,734 miles (+7,426)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 104,734 miles
- Test number
- 898641907712
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust becomming corroded
Pass97,308 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 97,308 miles
- Test number
- 508850335012
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail97,308 miles (+5,073)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,308 miles
- Test number
- 416059325032
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,235 miles (+5,430)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 92,235 miles
- Test number
- 666550634043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,805 miles (+11,578)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 86,805 miles
- Test number
- 496143503014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,227 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,227 miles
- Test number
- 576653151364
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass75,227 miles (+11,898)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 75,227 miles
- Test number
- 876353551391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,329 miles (+17,526)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 63,329 miles
- Test number
- 223454930329
- 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)
Pass45,803 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 45,803 miles
- Test number
- 361759189401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,787 miles (+7,938)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,787 miles
- Test number
- 441149389265
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear 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)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 37,849 miles
- Test number
- 964217988282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,849 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,849 miles
- Test number
- 592807388246
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about T5 PFA
- Does T5 PFA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 PFA is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 PFA?
- The MOT on T5 PFA is valid until 12 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 PFA done?
- T5 PFA was recorded at 154,121 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,681 miles a year.
- Has T5 PFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 PFA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 PFA 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 PFA find?
- T5 PFA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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