Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
W5 FWDMOT history
W5 FWD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,325 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 170,325 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,237 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 FWD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 FWD was last recorded at 170,325 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 6,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,616 miles · 17 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,709 miles
- Average per year
- 9,237 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,325 miles
- 2025 – 163,616 miles
- 2024 – 159,720 miles
- 2023 – 155,228 miles
- 2022 – 151,056 miles
- 2021 – 140,043 miles
- 2020 – 130,842 miles
- 2019 – 121,942 miles
- 2018 – 110,516 miles
- 2017 – 98,211 miles
- 2016 – 88,301 miles
- 2015 – 78,402 miles
- 2014 – 66,776 miles
- 2013 – 53,867 miles
- 2012 – 41,191 miles
- 2011 – 36,824 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,325 miles
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,325 miles (+6,709)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 170,325 miles
- Test number
- 220335935446
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,616 miles (+3,896)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 163,616 miles
- Test number
- 917686669590
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass159,720 miles (+4,492)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 159,720 miles
- Test number
- 900854414007
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,228 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 155,228 miles
- Test number
- 970420764058
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail155,228 miles (+4,172)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,228 miles
- Test number
- 708499327999
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,056 miles (+11,013)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 151,056 miles
- Test number
- 449185724095
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,043 miles (+9,201)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 140,043 miles
- Test number
- 341649336683
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,842 miles (+8,900)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 130,842 miles
- Test number
- 522838859521
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,942 miles (+11,426)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 121,942 miles
- Test number
- 946275229693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,516 miles (+12,305)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 110,516 miles
- Test number
- 826695974732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,211 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 98,211 miles
- Test number
- 537714397491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,211 miles (+9,910)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,211 miles
- Test number
- 239499671392
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
Pass88,301 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 88,301 miles
- Test number
- 690431560101
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall
Fail88,301 miles (+9,899)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,301 miles
- Test number
- 500340737939
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall
Pass78,402 miles (+57)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 78,402 miles
- Test number
- 755355235079
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front seat belt clarsp cover missing
Fail78,345 miles (+11,569)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,345 miles
- Test number
- 326980635019
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front seat belt clarsp cover missing
Pass66,776 miles (+68)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 66,776 miles
- Test number
- 129184334483
- NoteN/s/f seat belt clarsp cover missing
- NoteO/s/f tyre poor condition
Fail66,708 miles (+12,841)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,708 miles
- Test number
- 368701434024
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteN/s/f seat belt clarsp cover missing
- NoteO/s/f tyre poor condition
Pass53,867 miles (+12,676)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 53,867 miles
- Test number
- 286391723072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,191 miles (+4,367)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 41,191 miles
- Test number
- 189822632036
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass36,824 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 36,824 miles
- Test number
- 886813071259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,824 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,824 miles
- Test number
- 365212271465
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront and raer discs poor condition liped
Questions about W5 FWD
- Does W5 FWD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 FWD is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 FWD?
- The MOT on W5 FWD is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 FWD done?
- W5 FWD was recorded at 170,325 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 9,237 miles a year.
- Has W5 FWD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 FWD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on W5 FWD 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 W5 FWD find?
- W5 FWD passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.
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