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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 SDVMOT history

T5 SDV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 203,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
203,561 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 SDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 SDV was last recorded at 203,561 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,444 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,117 miles
Average per year
7,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,561 miles
  • 2025 – 201,444 miles
  • 2024 – 196,472 miles
  • 2023 – 190,296 miles
  • 2022 – 186,358 miles
  • 2021 – 177,226 miles
  • 2020 – 172,327 miles
  • 2019 – 164,803 miles
  • 2018 – 159,962 miles
  • 2017 – 154,758 miles
  • 2016 – 147,816 miles
  • 2015 – 143,886 miles
  • 2014 – 138,495 miles
  • 2013 – 125,206 miles
  • 2012 – 111,258 miles
  • 2011 – 94,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,561 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody, inner sills, front strut towers etc corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS tyres at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,561 miles (+2,117)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    203,561 miles
    Test number
    167454642449
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody, inner sills, front strut towers etc corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS tyres at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass201,444 miles (+4,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    201,444 miles
    Test number
    722245022534
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS tyres nearing 3mm markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle where covers not fitted has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass196,472 miles (+6,176)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    196,472 miles
    Test number
    564924710637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged

  4. Pass190,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    190,296 miles
    Test number
    753532771338
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs have slight wear and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail190,296 miles (+3,938)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,296 miles
    Test number
    299523434119
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs have slight wear and pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass186,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    186,358 miles
    Test number
    163979065914
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  7. Fail186,354 miles (+9,128)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,354 miles
    Test number
    877706595466
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NS and OS ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  8. Pass177,226 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    177,226 miles
    Test number
    195114698981
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail177,226 miles (+4,899)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,226 miles
    Test number
    945136682318
    • DangerousFront Engine mounting excessively loose centre (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass172,327 miles (+7,524)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    172,327 miles
    Test number
    536596267632
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass164,803 miles (+4,841)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    164,803 miles
    Test number
    910269769609
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass159,962 miles (+5,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    159,962 miles
    Test number
    299085913633
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass154,758 miles (+6,942)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    154,758 miles
    Test number
    363748002007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass147,816 miles (+3,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    147,816 miles
    Test number
    210852113434
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass143,886 miles (+5,391)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,886 miles
    Test number
    556084435174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management lamp illuminated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

  16. Pass138,495 miles (+28)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    138,495 miles
    Test number
    708835014347
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail138,467 miles (+13,261)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,467 miles
    Test number
    727734214364
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass125,206 miles (+13,948)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    125,206 miles
    Test number
    169566513376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,258 miles (+17,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    111,258 miles
    Test number
    646018412392
    • AdvisoryFront Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass94,067 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    94,067 miles
    Test number
    139451921368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,801 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,801 miles
    Test number
    195263131001
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Fail86,801 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,801 miles
    Test number
    287323431032
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about T5 SDV

Does T5 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SDV is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 SDV?
The MOT on T5 SDV is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 SDV done?
T5 SDV was recorded at 203,561 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,457 miles a year.
Has T5 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 SDV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 SDV 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 SDV find?
T5 SDV passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust system corroded; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody, inner sills, front strut towers etc corroded, and 4 more.

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