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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc

C5 WAFMOT history

C5 WAF is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 211,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

C5 WAF red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
211,488 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 WAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
20 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 WAF was last recorded at 211,488 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,472 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,488 miles
  • 2025 – 211,472 miles
  • 2024 – 203,279 miles
  • 2022 – 197,445 miles
  • 2021 – 191,012 miles
  • 2020 – 183,891 miles
  • 2019 – 174,343 miles
  • 2018 – 165,677 miles
  • 2016 – 164,392 miles
  • 2015 – 162,880 miles
  • 2014 – 159,743 miles
  • 2013 – 156,308 miles
  • 2012 – 155,555 miles
  • 2011 – 152,144 miles
  • 2010 – 148,818 miles
  • 2008 – 144,787 miles
  • 2007 – 141,608 miles
  • 2006 – 139,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,488 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear too brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Os and ns inner sills patched up with cardboard and foam

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside center in sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,488 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    211,488 miles
    Test number
    878466888122
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear too brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail211,472 miles (+8,193)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,472 miles
    Test number
    983560096301
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear too brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass203,279 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    203,279 miles
    Test number
    166913272153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail203,275 miles (+5,830)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,275 miles
    Test number
    821825847180
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass197,445 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    197,445 miles
    Test number
    116743205511
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOs and ns inner sills patched up with cardboard and foam

  6. Fail197,445 miles (+6,433)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,445 miles
    Test number
    561007478057
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOs and ns inner sills patched up with cardboard and foam

  7. Pass191,012 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    191,012 miles
    Test number
    760863759739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside center in sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills hold and corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  8. Fail191,012 miles (+7,121)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,012 miles
    Test number
    771342138716
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside center in sill holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills hold and corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  9. Pass183,891 miles (+9,548)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,891 miles
    Test number
    819430303731
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass174,343 miles (+8,666)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    174,343 miles
    Test number
    257826094339
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH

  11. Pass165,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    165,677 miles
    Test number
    370587291868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail165,677 miles (+1,285)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,677 miles
    Test number
    594804750240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass164,392 miles (+9)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    164,392 miles
    Test number
    279922201114
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight bind on brake
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion on rear of outer sil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Deep cracks in inner sidewall of tyre, not showing plys
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  14. Fail164,383 miles (+1,503)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,383 miles
    Test number
    440845691829
    • FailureEmissions not tested Excessive blue smoke (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Slight bind on brake
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion on rear of outer sil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Deep cracks in inner sidewall of tyre, not showing plys
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  15. Pass162,880 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    162,880 miles
    Test number
    538798965141
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail162,879 miles (+3,136)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,879 miles
    Test number
    966446165171
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass159,743 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    159,743 miles
    Test number
    928850874193
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  18. Fail159,712 miles (+3,404)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,712 miles
    Test number
    459584564138
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  19. Fail156,308 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,308 miles
    Test number
    795850873125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass156,308 miles (+753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    156,308 miles
    Test number
    958480773140
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass155,555 miles (+3,411)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    155,555 miles
    Test number
    997651622186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass152,144 miles (+3,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    152,144 miles
    Test number
    697699931191
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass148,818 miles (+4,031)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    148,818 miles
    Test number
    622402350103
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass144,787 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    144,787 miles
    Test number
    264844948331
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail144,781 miles (+3,173)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,781 miles
    Test number
    970648938378
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass141,608 miles (+2,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    141,608 miles
    Test number
    813507327338
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass139,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    139,545 miles
    Test number
    291312756163
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about C5 WAF

Does C5 WAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 WAF is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 WAF?
The MOT on C5 WAF is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 WAF done?
C5 WAF was recorded at 211,488 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 3,641 miles a year.
Has C5 WAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 WAF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 WAF 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 WAF find?
C5 WAF passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear too brake flexi hoses; coil spring corroded both rear; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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