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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T5 RVFMOT history

T5 RVF is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 175,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
175,630 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,957 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RVF was last recorded at 175,630 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,621 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,957 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,630 miles
  • 2024 – 166,017 miles
  • 2023 – 153,988 miles
  • 2022 – 143,805 miles
  • 2021 – 141,735 miles
  • 2020 – 138,249 miles
  • 2019 – 127,896 miles
  • 2018 – 114,213 miles
  • 2017 – 107,673 miles
  • 2016 – 101,722 miles
  • 2015 – 95,332 miles
  • 2014 – 88,279 miles
  • 2013 – 83,035 miles
  • 2012 – 78,586 miles
  • 2011 – 73,067 miles
  • 2010 – 65,662 miles
  • 2009 – 59,067 miles
  • 2008 – 53,448 miles
  • 2007 – 49,085 miles
  • 2006 – 40,866 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,630 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe to caliper slightlt corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe to caliper slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff
  • AdvisoryVarious oil leaksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,630 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    175,630 miles
    Test number
    346712856512
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe to caliper slightlt corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe to caliper slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

  2. Fail175,621 miles (+9,604)1 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,621 miles
    Test number
    556869591637
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded to calliper
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe slightly corroded to calliper
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

  3. Pass166,017 miles (+12,029)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,017 miles
    Test number
    404606214348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,988 miles (+10,183)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    153,988 miles
    Test number
    613336770671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,805 miles (+2,070)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,805 miles
    Test number
    616643412335
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass141,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,735 miles
    Test number
    432450426569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail141,735 miles (+3,486)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,735 miles
    Test number
    561018611432
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass138,249 miles (+10,353)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    138,249 miles
    Test number
    298223301684
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass127,896 miles (+13,683)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    127,896 miles
    Test number
    184434248389
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass114,213 miles (+6,540)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    422180888232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,673 miles
    Test number
    303576146209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,673 miles (+5,951)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,673 miles
    Test number
    965282061180
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass101,722 miles (+6,390)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,722 miles
    Test number
    202155388864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,332 miles (+7,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    95,332 miles
    Test number
    386152605844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass88,279 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,279 miles
    Test number
    596903324335
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

  16. Fail88,279 miles (+5,244)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,279 miles
    Test number
    997131324335
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

  17. Pass83,035 miles (+4,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,035 miles
    Test number
    895320723388
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall perished

  18. Pass78,586 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,586 miles
    Test number
    798705512396
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

  19. Fail78,586 miles (+5,519)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,586 miles
    Test number
    297595112395
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

  20. Pass73,067 miles (+7,405)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    73,067 miles
    Test number
    636081721370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut across width of tread pattern on offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NotePad warning light on

  21. Pass65,662 miles (+6,595)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,662 miles
    Test number
    851074210305
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  22. Pass59,067 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,067 miles
    Test number
    442237029366
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail59,052 miles (+5,604)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,052 miles
    Test number
    962675529360
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass53,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,448 miles
    Test number
    590437618355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,448 miles (+4,363)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,448 miles
    Test number
    863076618353
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass49,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,085 miles
    Test number
    251940417391
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Fail49,085 miles (+8,219)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,085 miles
    Test number
    711120817387
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass40,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,866 miles
    Test number
    111047626350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 RVF

Does T5 RVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RVF is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RVF?
The MOT on T5 RVF is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RVF done?
T5 RVF was recorded at 175,630 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 6,957 miles a year.
Has T5 RVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RVF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 RVF 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 RVF find?
T5 RVF passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe to caliper slightlt corroded; nearside front brake pipe to caliper slightly corroded, and 2 more.

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