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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T5 SVFMOT history

T5 SVF is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 150,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
150,589 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 SVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 SVF was last recorded at 150,589 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 4,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,414 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,175 miles
Average per year
7,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,589 miles
  • 2024 – 146,414 miles
  • 2023 – 140,694 miles
  • 2022 – 136,847 miles
  • 2021 – 132,797 miles
  • 2020 – 127,949 miles
  • 2019 – 122,536 miles
  • 2018 – 120,571 miles
  • 2017 – 117,031 miles
  • 2016 – 108,940 miles
  • 2015 – 93,086 miles
  • 2014 – 74,709 miles
  • 2013 – 57,522 miles
  • 2012 – 56,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,589 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes]

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,589 miles (+4,175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    150,589 miles
    Test number
    613994956990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,414 miles (+74)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,414 miles
    Test number
    195438395399
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail146,340 miles (+5,646)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,340 miles
    Test number
    413890761410
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,694 miles (+3,847)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,694 miles
    Test number
    400699882578
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,847 miles (+4,050)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,847 miles
    Test number
    518007958692
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,797 miles (+4,848)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,797 miles
    Test number
    154885854754
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,949 miles (+5,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,949 miles
    Test number
    216315560148
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,536 miles (+1,965)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,536 miles
    Test number
    692707299108
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass120,571 miles (+127)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,571 miles
    Test number
    308016597467
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail120,444 miles (+3,413)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,444 miles
    Test number
    825991919023
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass117,031 miles (+8,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,031 miles
    Test number
    665280331794
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass108,940 miles (+15,854)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,940 miles
    Test number
    176270273302
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge and cracking in tred (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edge and cracking in tred (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass93,086 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,086 miles
    Test number
    494777745721
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail93,086 miles (+18,377)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,086 miles
    Test number
    316323047427
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass74,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    74,709 miles
    Test number
    489218114466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail74,709 miles (+17,187)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,709 miles
    Test number
    626418214363
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass57,522 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,522 miles
    Test number
    778429803330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  18. Fail57,512 miles (+730)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,512 miles
    Test number
    969628403311
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSpare tyre flat

  19. Pass56,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,782 miles
    Test number
    997826302325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  20. Fail56,782 miles2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,782 miles
    Test number
    165145202330
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Questions about T5 SVF

Does T5 SVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SVF is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 SVF?
The MOT on T5 SVF is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 SVF done?
T5 SVF was recorded at 150,589 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 7,222 miles a year.
Has T5 SVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 SVF has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 SVF 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 SVF find?
T5 SVF passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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