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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

C5 SFLMOT history

C5 SFL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

C5 SFL black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
152,218 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SFL was last recorded at 152,218 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,215 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,218 miles
  • 2025 – 141,105 miles
  • 2024 – 131,360 miles
  • 2023 – 122,959 miles
  • 2022 – 113,188 miles
  • 2021 – 106,388 miles
  • 2020 – 99,419 miles
  • 2019 – 92,988 miles
  • 2018 – 86,005 miles
  • 2017 – 79,032 miles
  • 2016 – 71,103 miles
  • 2015 – 63,891 miles
  • 2014 – 52,845 miles
  • 2013 – 41,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,218 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust back box outer shield corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust centre box outer shield corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,218 miles (+3)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    152,218 miles
    Test number
    978070608230
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail152,215 miles (+11,110)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,215 miles
    Test number
    149030855492
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass141,105 miles (+9,745)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    141,105 miles
    Test number
    692913371515
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer shield corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. Pass131,360 miles (+8,401)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,360 miles
    Test number
    893172227874
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass122,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,959 miles
    Test number
    999475502923
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail122,959 miles (+9,771)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,959 miles
    Test number
    887441087883
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass113,188 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,188 miles
    Test number
    644591879577
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail113,188 miles (+6,800)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,188 miles
    Test number
    879546235797
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer outer skin corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass106,388 miles (+6,969)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,388 miles
    Test number
    622680230540
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Back box outer shield is corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer shield is corroded
  10. Pass99,419 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,419 miles
    Test number
    229148229494
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer shield corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer shield corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Fail99,417 miles (+6,429)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,417 miles
    Test number
    625454472018
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S/R damper has serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer shield corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer shield corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass92,988 miles (+6,983)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,988 miles
    Test number
    209111041784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Centre tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass86,005 miles (+6,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,005 miles
    Test number
    520837733613
    • AdvisoryCentral centre box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
  14. Pass79,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,032 miles
    Test number
    182002382187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Fail79,030 miles (+7,927)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,030 miles
    Test number
    118982586666
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs are worn thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass71,103 miles (+7,212)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    71,103 miles
    Test number
    679825360358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,891 miles (+11,046)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,891 miles
    Test number
    649050515085
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres are perished
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer is deteriorated
  18. Pass52,845 miles (+11,584)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,845 miles
    Test number
    635783914060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,261 miles
    Test number
    807052013077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 SFL

Does C5 SFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 SFL is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 SFL?
The MOT on C5 SFL is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 SFL done?
C5 SFL was recorded at 152,218 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 8,360 miles a year.
Has C5 SFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 SFL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 SFL 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 C5 SFL find?
C5 SFL passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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