
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
Pass71,103 miles (+7,212)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 71,103 miles
- Test number
- 679825360358
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass52,845 miles (+11,584)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 52,845 miles
- Test number
- 635783914060
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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