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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 VFVMOT history

T5 VFV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 189,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
189,517 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VFV was last recorded at 189,517 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,515 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,517 miles
  • 2025 – 187,968 miles
  • 2024 – 187,003 miles
  • 2023 – 185,844 miles
  • 2022 – 184,655 miles
  • 2021 – 183,010 miles
  • 2020 – 181,549 miles
  • 2018 – 170,871 miles
  • 2017 – 155,850 miles
  • 2016 – 140,943 miles
  • 2015 – 133,121 miles
  • 2014 – 116,456 miles
  • 2013 – 100,118 miles
  • 2012 – 86,645 miles
  • 2011 – 67,877 miles
  • 2010 – 53,826 miles
  • 2009 – 40,473 miles
  • 2008 – 25,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,517 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (centre section) (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer casing corrodedRecorded 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,517 miles (+2)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    189,517 miles
    Test number
    725080101022
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (centre section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

  2. Fail189,515 miles (+1,547)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,515 miles
    Test number
    176290947629
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (centre section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

  3. Pass187,968 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    187,968 miles
    Test number
    768781312452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (centre section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded

  4. Fail187,967 miles (+964)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,967 miles
    Test number
    669188618322
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (centre section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer casing corroded

  5. Pass187,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    187,003 miles
    Test number
    313711646774
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer skin peeling centre section

  6. Fail187,003 miles (+1,159)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,003 miles
    Test number
    938146051885
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer skin peeling centre section

  7. Pass185,844 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    185,844 miles
    Test number
    897175785089
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to the outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage to the outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to the outer sidewall

  8. Fail185,844 miles (+1,189)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,844 miles
    Test number
    357571883324
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight damage to the outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight damage to the outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear damage to the outer sidewall

  9. Pass184,655 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    184,655 miles
    Test number
    905806230201
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer skin heavily corroded and peeling
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail184,653 miles (+1,643)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,653 miles
    Test number
    546357617471
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer outer skin heavily corroded and peeling
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass183,010 miles (+44)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    183,010 miles
    Test number
    590638640025
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 from the ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail182,966 miles (+1,417)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,966 miles
    Test number
    226126115127
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 from the ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass181,549 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    181,549 miles
    Test number
    151646358425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail181,545 miles (+10,674)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,545 miles
    Test number
    142023328452
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass170,871 miles (+15,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    170,871 miles
    Test number
    863844265220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass155,850 miles (+14,907)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    155,850 miles
    Test number
    897226020543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass140,943 miles (+7,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    140,943 miles
    Test number
    920016561747
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass133,121 miles (+16,665)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    133,121 miles
    Test number
    605476345110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,456 miles (+16,338)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    116,456 miles
    Test number
    865791344184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,118 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,118 miles
    Test number
    428360853115
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass100,118 miles (+13,473)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,118 miles
    Test number
    445940853172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,645 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,645 miles
    Test number
    126090452182
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteADVISE rear brake pads worn off

  23. Pass86,645 miles (+18,768)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,645 miles
    Test number
    239200452454
    • NoteADVISE rear brake pads worn off

  24. Pass67,877 miles (+14,051)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,877 miles
    Test number
    967021651139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,826 miles
    Test number
    962208540112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,826 miles (+13,353)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,826 miles
    Test number
    320958440113
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Fail40,473 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,473 miles
    Test number
    671888149107
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass40,473 miles (+15,190)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,473 miles
    Test number
    833598649153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,283 miles
    Test number
    322361558120
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 VFV

Does T5 VFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VFV is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VFV?
The MOT on T5 VFV is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VFV done?
T5 VFV was recorded at 189,517 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 8,995 miles a year.
Has T5 VFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VFV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 VFV 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 VFV find?
T5 VFV passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (centre section); nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 7 more.

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