Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T5 VBVMOT history
T5 VBV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 263,909 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 263,909 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 12,857 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 VBV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 13 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 VBV was last recorded at 263,909 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 263,904 miles · 29 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 12,857 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 263,909 miles
- 2025 – 259,919 miles
- 2024 – 254,831 miles
- 2023 – 247,522 miles
- 2022 – 242,270 miles
- 2021 – 238,309 miles
- 2019 – 226,804 miles
- 2018 – 212,133 miles
- 2017 – 205,505 miles
- 2016 – 200,067 miles
- 2015 – 183,532 miles
- 2014 – 161,299 miles
- 2013 – 136,895 miles
- 2012 – 112,000 miles
- 2011 – 87,114 miles
- 2010 – 63,457 miles
- 2009 – 46,866 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass263,909 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUnder side rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 pad warning light illuminated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 17 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass263,909 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 263,909 miles
- Test number
- 282049241206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust rusty
- AdvisoryUnder side rusty
Fail263,904 miles (+3,985)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,904 miles
- Test number
- 288128169801
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust rusty
- AdvisoryUnder side rusty
Pass259,919 miles (+5,088)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 259,919 miles
- Test number
- 422397038549
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass254,831 miles (+93)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 254,831 miles
- Test number
- 628836359035
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded & rear springs
Fail254,738 miles (+7,216)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,738 miles
- Test number
- 438474125547
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass247,522 miles (+5,252)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 247,522 miles
- Test number
- 811144399017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass242,270 miles (+3,961)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 242,270 miles
- Test number
- 261623003221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass238,309 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 238,309 miles
- Test number
- 189766008584
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s/ and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront led lamps front flashing both
- AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s outer a pillars corrosion between windscreen and pillar
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine around egr valve (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak under bonnet o/s around around airbox and alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s/ and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail238,304 miles (+11,500)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,304 miles
- Test number
- 468526737961
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s/ and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront led lamps front flashing both
- AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s outer a pillars corrosion between windscreen and pillar
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine around egr valve (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive leak under bonnet o/s around around airbox and alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s/ and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass226,804 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 226,804 miles
- Test number
- 302435637395
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
Fail226,802 miles (+14,669)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,802 miles
- Test number
- 483825424981
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
Pass212,133 miles (+6,628)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 212,133 miles
- Test number
- 538728891443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2018
- Odometer
- 205,505 miles
- Test number
- 693482649935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,505 miles (+5,438)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,505 miles
- Test number
- 871587335621
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Pass200,067 miles (+16,535)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2017
- Odometer
- 200,067 miles
- Test number
- 705346431115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
- AdvisoryFront bushes minor wear
- AdvisoryRear bushes minor wear
Pass183,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 183,532 miles
- Test number
- 936719085011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,532 miles (+22,233)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,532 miles
- Test number
- 956829485099
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass161,299 miles (+223)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 161,299 miles
- Test number
- 569608274030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,076 miles (+24,181)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,076 miles
- Test number
- 987094474024
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass136,895 miles (+24,895)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 136,895 miles
- Test number
- 855695083010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes corrioding neaar the flex hoses.
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass112,000 miles (+24,886)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 112,000 miles
- Test number
- 745027772030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,114 miles (+23,657)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 87,114 miles
- Test number
- 279248271017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,457 miles (+16,591)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 63,457 miles
- Test number
- 232299070093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,866 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 46,866 miles
- Test number
- 160436279468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 VBV
- Does T5 VBV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VBV is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 VBV?
- The MOT on T5 VBV is valid until 28 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 VBV done?
- T5 VBV was recorded at 263,909 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 12,857 miles a year.
- Has T5 VBV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 VBV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 VBV 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 VBV find?
- T5 VBV passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch, and 4 more.
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