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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

X5 BFPMOT history

X5 BFP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 235,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

X5 BFP grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
235,283 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 BFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 BFP was last recorded at 235,283 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 1,554 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,729 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,554 miles
Average per year
9,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,283 miles
  • 2025 – 233,729 miles
  • 2024 – 232,230 miles
  • 2023 – 229,165 miles
  • 2022 – 221,329 miles
  • 2021 – 217,386 miles
  • 2020 – 215,216 miles
  • 2019 – 210,330 miles
  • 2018 – 203,312 miles
  • 2017 – 193,110 miles
  • 2016 – 180,984 miles
  • 2015 – 170,819 miles
  • 2014 – 161,457 miles
  • 2013 – 150,187 miles
  • 2012 – 141,012 miles
  • 2011 – 128,190 miles
  • 2010 – 111,854 miles
  • 2009 – 93,514 miles
  • 2008 – 56,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,283 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Registration plate lamp insecure

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,283 miles (+1,554)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    235,283 miles
    Test number
    196199394559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass233,729 miles (+1,499)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    233,729 miles
    Test number
    845016919250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass232,230 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    232,230 miles
    Test number
    382991151186
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail232,229 miles (+3,064)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,229 miles
    Test number
    305827775949
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass229,165 miles (+7,836)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    229,165 miles
    Test number
    528348515845
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass221,329 miles (+3,943)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    221,329 miles
    Test number
    634118473371
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass217,386 miles (+2)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    217,386 miles
    Test number
    516172137331
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail217,384 miles (+2,168)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,384 miles
    Test number
    405384469467
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass215,216 miles (+4,886)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    215,216 miles
    Test number
    829900530808
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass210,330 miles (+7,018)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    210,330 miles
    Test number
    609193323361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass203,312 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    203,312 miles
    Test number
    661670905006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs corroded advise

  12. Fail203,305 miles (+10,195)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,305 miles
    Test number
    266466333175
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear coil springs corroded advise

  13. Pass193,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    193,110 miles
    Test number
    165756199227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail193,110 miles (+12,126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,110 miles
    Test number
    871783601784
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass180,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    180,984 miles
    Test number
    264475974594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail180,984 miles (+10,165)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,984 miles
    Test number
    201889923864
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass170,819 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    170,819 miles
    Test number
    158869135143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail170,819 miles (+9,362)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,819 miles
    Test number
    377269235163
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass161,457 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    161,457 miles
    Test number
    509127224118
    • NoteSlight wear rear axel bushes

  20. Fail161,457 miles (+11,270)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,457 miles
    Test number
    957887624185
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • NoteSlight wear rear axel bushes

  21. Pass150,187 miles (+9,175)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    150,187 miles
    Test number
    736149723178
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar (D) bushes deteriated
    • NoteBoth front headlamps slightly tinted but showing correct colours
    • NoteN/s/f outer seatbelt clasp damaged but working correctly
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low on inner edge

  22. Pass141,012 miles (+388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    141,012 miles
    Test number
    397223932183
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  23. Fail140,624 miles (+12,434)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,624 miles
    Test number
    585625822124
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  24. Fail128,190 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,190 miles
    Test number
    367569621117
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror

  25. Pass128,190 miles (+16,336)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    128,190 miles
    Test number
    655549121109
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror

  26. Pass111,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    111,854 miles
    Test number
    213550120401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail111,854 miles (+18,340)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,854 miles
    Test number
    534198610199
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass93,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    93,514 miles
    Test number
    194778329112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail93,514 miles (+37,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,514 miles
    Test number
    714276329139
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass56,048 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,048 miles
    Test number
    924735248039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about X5 BFP

Does X5 BFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 BFP is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 BFP?
The MOT on X5 BFP is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 BFP done?
X5 BFP was recorded at 235,283 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 9,774 miles a year.
Has X5 BFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 BFP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 BFP 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 X5 BFP find?
X5 BFP passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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