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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

S5 GFYMOT history

S5 GFY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

S5 GFY grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
172,571 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 GFY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 GFY was last recorded at 172,571 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 2,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 May 2016: 115,591 miles, lower than 891,098 miles on 22 Apr 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
170,484 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,087 miles
Average per year
7,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,571 miles
  • 2025 – 170,484 miles
  • 2024 – 164,638 miles
  • 2023 – 159,677 miles
  • 2022 – 153,430 miles
  • 2021 – 145,409 miles
  • 2019 – 136,934 miles
  • 2018 – 130,440 miles
  • 2017 – 121,979 miles
  • 2016 – 115,591 miles
  • 2015 – 891,098 miles
  • 2014 – 102,417 miles
  • 2013 – 95,938 miles
  • 2012 – 89,074 miles
  • 2011 – 75,913 miles
  • 2010 – 61,553 miles
  • 2009 – 45,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,571 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Spare wheel missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,571 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    172,571 miles
    Test number
    130356373078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail172,571 miles (+2,087)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,571 miles
    Test number
    207598958522
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass170,484 miles (+5,846)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    170,484 miles
    Test number
    265401636900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    164,638 miles
    Test number
    162297468061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail164,537 miles (+4,860)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,537 miles
    Test number
    425909326927
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass159,677 miles (+6,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    159,677 miles
    Test number
    445773136062
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle and rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass153,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    153,430 miles
    Test number
    907431962869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,430 miles (+8,021)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,430 miles
    Test number
    667678506702
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass145,409 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    145,409 miles
    Test number
    540037743137
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing

  10. Fail145,409 miles (+8,475)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,409 miles
    Test number
    318664066279
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing

  11. Pass136,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,934 miles
    Test number
    151430419101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,934 miles (+6,494)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,934 miles
    Test number
    901313778744
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working unable to check wipers (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass130,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    130,440 miles
    Test number
    632416360605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,440 miles (+8,461)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,440 miles
    Test number
    745409122170
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryIntercooler pipe insecure on engine

  15. Pass121,979 miles (+6,388)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,979 miles
    Test number
    902658337690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,591 miles
    Test number
    770321060165
    • AdvisoryAll wishbone bushes have slight play

  17. Fail115,591 miles (-775,507)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,591 miles
    Test number
    556930081670
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryAll wishbone bushes have slight play

  18. Pass891,098 miles (+781,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    891,098 miles
    Test number
    288102115479
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Fail109,805 miles (+7,388)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,805 miles
    Test number
    545727105190
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass102,417 miles (+6,479)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,417 miles
    Test number
    497333594072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,938 miles
    Test number
    986843393005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,938 miles (+6,864)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,938 miles
    Test number
    205925083084
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  23. Pass89,074 miles (+13,161)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,074 miles
    Test number
    425120482051
    • NoteTyres do not comply with vehicle wieght.rear brake pads worn brake discs have some wear

  24. Pass75,913 miles (+14,360)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,913 miles
    Test number
    397155721176
    • 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)
    • NoteAll brake discs slighty worn/lipped
    • NoteBoth front wipers starting to smear slighty

  25. Pass61,553 miles (+16,436)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,553 miles
    Test number
    850533800101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,117 miles
    Test number
    784487019150
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S5 GFY

Does S5 GFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 GFY is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 GFY?
The MOT on S5 GFY is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 GFY done?
S5 GFY was recorded at 172,571 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 7,412 miles a year.
Has S5 GFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 GFY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 GFY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S5 GFY find?
S5 GFY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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