VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER G5SBN has 26 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2008 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 97,419 miles 5 months ago on Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 14:22.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 9th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

G5SBN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH MARCH 202797,419 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 202526TH FEBRUARY 202694,789 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED19TH FEBRUARY 202594,780 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 202421ST FEBRUARY 202592,535 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 202492,532 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Default Limit Of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202314TH FEBRUARY 202488,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202214TH FEBRUARY 202384,389 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 202284,382 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Boot Clip Missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Test Not Completed Because Smoke Levels Are Significantly In Excess Of The Specified Limit Values 3.69 (8.2.2.2 (f))
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 202114TH FEBRUARY 202280,254 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 202180,248 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Test Not Completed Because Smoke Levels Are Significantly In Excess Of The Specified Limit Values 3.25 1/m Should Be Below 0.8 1/m (8.2.2.2 (f))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 202014TH FEBRUARY 202179,560 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 202079,552 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Test Not Completed Because Smoke Levels Are Significantly In Excess Of The Specified Limit Values (8.2.2.2 (f))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201914TH FEBRUARY 202078,316 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED12TH FEBRUARY 201978,288 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Test Aborted Because Smoke Levels Are Significantly In Excess Of The Specified Limit Values (8.2.2.2 (f))
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 201814TH FEBRUARY 201977,034 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Wearing/worn On Inner Edges & Wearing Unevenly.
  3. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection.
  4. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Box Starting To Deteriorate.
  5. ADVISORY - Childs Seats Fitted To Central Rear & Offside Rear Outer Passengers Seat , Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belts.
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin 60-70% (3.5.1g)
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 201877,027 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Wearing/worn On Inner Edges & Wearing Unevenly.
  4. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection.
  5. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Box Starting To Deteriorate.
  6. ADVISORY - Childs Seats Fitted To Central Rear & Offside Rear Outer Passengers Seat , Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belts.
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin 60-70% (3.5.1g)
  8. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke (7.4.b.3a)
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 201710TH FEBRUARY 201875,885 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Box Rusty But Not Yet Leaking.
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 201775,885 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Box Rusty But Not Yet Leaking.
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 201610TH FEBRUARY 201772,385 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Low On Edges
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Front Suspension Arm Bushes
FAILED10TH FEBRUARY 201672,380 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke (7.4.b.3a)
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Low On Edges
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Front Suspension Arm Bushes
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 201510TH FEBRUARY 201668,114 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Engine Mil On
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 201410TH FEBRUARY 201562,610 MI
PASSED3RD MAY 20135TH MAY 201461,615 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED1ST MAY 20125TH MAY 201345,016 MI
FAILED1ST MAY 201245,016 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED6TH MAY 20115TH MAY 201228,627 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

G5SBN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

G5SBN MOT Comments

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G5SBN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 97,419 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,412 miles

G5SBN FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration G5SBN was manufactured on Tuesday 30th September 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 97,419 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,412 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means G5SBN has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 48 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 10 Major, 1 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does G5SBN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 19th August 2026 G5SBN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is G5SBN Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 19th August 2026 G5SBN does have Tax. Read more

When does G5SBN Tax expire?

The current Tax for G5SBN will expire in 12 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does G5SBN MOT expire?

The current MOT for G5SBN will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 9th March 2027. Read more

When did G5SBN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for G5SBN was on Tuesday 10th March 2026 at 14:22. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has G5SBN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for G5SBN we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has G5SBN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for G5SBN we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is G5SBN?

G5SBN is registered as a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has G5SBN done?

The odometer reading for G5SBN at the last MOT in March 2026 was 97,419 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,412 miles per year. Read more

How old is G5SBN?

The vehicle G5SBN was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 30th September 2008. Read more

What colour is G5SBN?

The official colour of G5SBN is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does G5SBN have?

G5SBN has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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