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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 RGVMOT history

T5 RGV is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 225,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
225,478 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RGV
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
28 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RGV was last recorded at 225,478 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 2,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,362 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,116 miles
Average per year
8,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,478 miles
  • 2024 – 223,362 miles
  • 2023 – 220,596 miles
  • 2021 – 218,487 miles
  • 2020 – 208,828 miles
  • 2019 – 190,004 miles
  • 2018 – 181,820 miles
  • 2017 – 172,952 miles
  • 2016 – 161,963 miles
  • 2015 – 150,300 miles
  • 2014 – 137,672 miles
  • 2013 – 123,887 miles
  • 2012 – 111,019 miles
  • 2011 – 99,426 miles
  • 2010 – 84,242 miles
  • 2009 – 81,138 miles
  • 2008 – 71,885 miles
  • 2007 – 69,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,478 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly damaged long front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,478 miles (+2,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    225,478 miles
    Test number
    932624490830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass223,362 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    223,362 miles
    Test number
    428384263929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass220,596 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    220,596 miles
    Test number
    896454679989
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged long front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail220,594 miles (+2,107)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,594 miles
    Test number
    159561402834
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged long front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass218,487 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    218,487 miles
    Test number
    270040487369
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail218,487 miles (+54)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,487 miles
    Test number
    173137074922
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail218,433 miles (+9,605)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,433 miles
    Test number
    519850877815
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass208,828 miles (+18,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    208,828 miles
    Test number
    150376852560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass190,004 miles (+8,184)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    190,004 miles
    Test number
    543849988129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass181,820 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    181,820 miles
    Test number
    728749346352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail181,806 miles (+8,854)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,806 miles
    Test number
    377217265774
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

  12. Pass172,952 miles (+10,989)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    172,952 miles
    Test number
    999715723118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass161,963 miles (+11,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    161,963 miles
    Test number
    727003978195
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass150,300 miles (+12,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    150,300 miles
    Test number
    388195855163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass137,672 miles (+13,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    137,672 miles
    Test number
    839458754100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass123,887 miles (+12,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,887 miles
    Test number
    105372053130
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass111,019 miles (+11,593)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    111,019 miles
    Test number
    578493362197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    99,426 miles
    Test number
    775190261196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,406 miles (+15,164)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,406 miles
    Test number
    847650761149
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass84,242 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,242 miles
    Test number
    730267030190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,138 miles (+9,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,138 miles
    Test number
    223486969137
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass71,885 miles (+2,800)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,885 miles
    Test number
    271275538150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    533217237137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 RGV

Does T5 RGV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RGV is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RGV?
The MOT on T5 RGV is valid until 9 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 RGV done?
T5 RGV was recorded at 225,478 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 8,346 miles a year.
Has T5 RGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RGV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 RGV 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 RGV find?
T5 RGV passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint slight play.

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