Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
T5 VBDMOT history
T5 VBD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,402 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 165,402 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,808 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VBD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 27 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VBD was last recorded at 165,402 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 12,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 153,080 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12,322 miles
- Average per year
- 7,808 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 165,402 miles
- 2024 – 153,080 miles
- 2023 – 135,138 miles
- 2022 – 119,005 miles
- 2021 – 95,841 miles
- 2020 – 83,065 miles
- 2019 – 80,133 miles
- 2018 – 76,665 miles
- 2017 – 73,402 miles
- 2016 – 68,703 miles
- 2015 – 62,088 miles
- 2014 – 57,262 miles
- 2013 – 52,938 miles
- 2012 – 48,192 miles
- 2011 – 44,653 miles
- 2010 – 40,732 miles
- 2009 – 34,941 miles
- 2008 – 28,390 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,402 miles
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boxes are deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc wear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Plastic under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 15 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,402 miles (+12,322)5 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 165,402 miles
- Test number
- 987935840003
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass153,080 miles3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 153,080 miles
- Test number
- 213179749962
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail153,080 miles (+17,942)1 repaired3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,080 miles
- Test number
- 620677594781
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass135,138 miles (+16,133)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 135,138 miles
- Test number
- 354996206152
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass119,005 miles (+23,164)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 119,005 miles
- Test number
- 810908609348
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on both lower joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass cracked
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryUnder sheilds fitted
Pass95,841 miles (+610)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 95,841 miles
- Test number
- 441730236293
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boxes are deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
Fail95,231 miles (+12,166)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,231 miles
- Test number
- 424604990891
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arms rear bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases boxes are deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
Pass83,065 miles (+2,932)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 83,065 miles
- Test number
- 769483352650
- 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))
- AdvisoryMid and rear exhaust silencer boxes corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Pass80,133 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 80,133 miles
- Test number
- 229764533409
- 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))
Fail80,133 miles (+3,468)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,133 miles
- Test number
- 643850300498
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass76,665 miles (+3,263)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 76,665 miles
- Test number
- 173446728664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,402 miles (+4,699)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 73,402 miles
- Test number
- 241072044563
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge of tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre's wearing inner edge of tread starting to wear smooth
Pass68,703 miles (+6,615)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 68,703 miles
- Test number
- 958208635587
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer edge cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,088 miles (+4,826)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 62,088 miles
- Test number
- 415419295086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front tyre perished
Pass57,262 miles (+4,324)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 57,262 miles
- Test number
- 516387204156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,938 miles (+4,746)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 52,938 miles
- Test number
- 817911803138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 48,192 miles
- Test number
- 678428202119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,192 miles (+3,539)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,192 miles
- Test number
- 818398902176
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Pass44,653 miles (+3,921)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 44,653 miles
- Test number
- 828752601164
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass40,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 40,732 miles
- Test number
- 374892210189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,732 miles (+5,791)1 dangerous4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,732 miles
- Test number
- 230461710125
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn 3.5/2.9/3.5
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn 1.7/2.7/2.3
- NoteOffside front tyre worn 3.3/2.4/3.2
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn 3.2/2.7/1.2
Pass34,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 34,941 miles
- Test number
- 222539819427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,941 miles (+6,551)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,941 miles
- Test number
- 432537319197
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Pass28,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 28,390 miles
- Test number
- 774976708137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 VBD
- Does T5 VBD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VBD is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VBD?
- The MOT on T5 VBD is valid until 5 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 VBD done?
- T5 VBD was recorded at 165,402 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 7,808 miles a year.
- Has T5 VBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VBD has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 VBD 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 VBD find?
- T5 VBD passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 5 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front obligatory mirror slightly loose, and 3 more.
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