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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T5 PVEMOT history

T5 PVE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 153,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,760 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 PVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 PVE was last recorded at 153,760 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,748 miles · 7 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
6,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,760 miles
  • 2025 – 146,458 miles
  • 2024 – 140,409 miles
  • 2023 – 135,007 miles
  • 2021 – 128,311 miles
  • 2020 – 119,672 miles
  • 2019 – 114,837 miles
  • 2018 – 108,018 miles
  • 2017 – 99,623 miles
  • 2016 – 90,798 miles
  • 2015 – 81,862 miles
  • 2014 – 73,989 miles
  • 2013 – 67,136 miles
  • 2012 – 59,192 miles
  • 2011 – 50,669 miles
  • 2010 – 43,443 miles
  • 2009 – 37,984 miles
  • 2008 – 32,514 miles
  • 2007 – 24,038 miles
  • 2006 – 19,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,760 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,760 miles
    Test number
    498255244470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail153,759 miles (+11)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,759 miles
    Test number
    110702970575
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working both (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail153,748 miles (+7,290)1 dangerous9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,748 miles
    Test number
    997088218794
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps FAULTY (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass146,458 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    146,458 miles
    Test number
    806002702520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,448 miles (+6,039)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,448 miles
    Test number
    702329234804
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass140,409 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,409 miles
    Test number
    789309639569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    135,007 miles
    Test number
    171916896198
    • 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))
  8. Fail135,007 miles (+19)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,007 miles
    Test number
    888760739132
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (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))
  9. Fail134,988 miles (+6,677)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,988 miles
    Test number
    636992825453
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ALMOST WORN TO CASING ON OUTER EDGES 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE PADS AND BRAKE DISC SHOW SIGNS OF BEING OVERHEATED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired PIVOT/OR CABLE STICKING (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL HEAVILY OXODISED /PLASTIC COATED (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass128,311 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    128,311 miles
    Test number
    149670251856
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail128,309 miles (+8,637)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,309 miles
    Test number
    125705777317
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement CALIPER (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play COLLAPSED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded HEAVILY (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened BEARING WORN (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened HEAVILY (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass119,672 miles (+4,835)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,672 miles
    Test number
    671130236508
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass114,837 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,837 miles
    Test number
    807722070717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,759 miles (+6,741)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,759 miles
    Test number
    555526760809
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  15. Pass108,018 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,018 miles
    Test number
    374204692481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Fail107,989 miles (+8,366)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,989 miles
    Test number
    812218363138
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass99,623 miles (+8,825)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,623 miles
    Test number
    630120006745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,798 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,798 miles
    Test number
    297155572175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,753 miles (+8,891)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,753 miles
    Test number
    562963720817
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
  20. Pass81,862 miles (+7,873)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    81,862 miles
    Test number
    800388574508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,989 miles
    Test number
    237124274239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail73,989 miles (+6,853)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,989 miles
    Test number
    735104074287
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass67,136 miles (+7,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,136 miles
    Test number
    335880873225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass59,192 miles (+8,523)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,192 miles
    Test number
    908823892205
    • NoteRubber seats obscuring view of rear coilsprings unable to carry out full inspection
  25. Fail50,669 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,669 miles
    Test number
    946707971219
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass50,669 miles (+7,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,669 miles
    Test number
    968927171279
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  27. Pass43,443 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    43,443 miles
    Test number
    150257960203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,984 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,984 miles
    Test number
    480695779254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,514 miles (+8,476)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    32,514 miles
    Test number
    394947488224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,038 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,038 miles
    Test number
    604490957239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass19,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,832 miles
    Test number
    324333506380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 PVE

Does T5 PVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 PVE is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 PVE?
The MOT on T5 PVE is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 PVE done?
T5 PVE was recorded at 153,760 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,929 miles a year.
Has T5 PVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 PVE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 PVE 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 PVE find?
T5 PVE passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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