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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

S5 YBFMOT history

S5 YBF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

S5 YBF silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
126,308 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 YBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 YBF was last recorded at 126,308 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 2,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,292 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,016 miles
Average per year
6,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,308 miles
  • 2025 – 124,292 miles
  • 2024 – 122,713 miles
  • 2023 – 120,896 miles
  • 2022 – 119,423 miles
  • 2021 – 116,915 miles
  • 2020 – 110,230 miles
  • 2019 – 99,736 miles
  • 2018 – 88,551 miles
  • 2017 – 78,522 miles
  • 2016 – 62,705 miles
  • 2015 – 52,058 miles
  • 2014 – 41,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,308 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,308 miles (+2,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    126,308 miles
    Test number
    296062589614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,292 miles (+1,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,292 miles
    Test number
    275699764320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass122,713 miles (+1,817)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    122,713 miles
    Test number
    935531689506
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass120,896 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,896 miles
    Test number
    731039481172
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail120,896 miles (+1,473)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,896 miles
    Test number
    610726715023
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,423 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,423 miles
    Test number
    894333186221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,915 miles (+6,685)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    116,915 miles
    Test number
    153621455899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,230 miles (+10,494)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,230 miles
    Test number
    595100048260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,736 miles
    Test number
    973061119630
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail99,736 miles (+11,185)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,736 miles
    Test number
    616043397652
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass88,551 miles (+10,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,551 miles
    Test number
    893844045465
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust section corroded

  12. Pass78,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,522 miles
    Test number
    137636945839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,522 miles (+15,817)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,522 miles
    Test number
    949805540844
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

  14. Pass62,705 miles (+10,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,705 miles
    Test number
    224219630995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,058 miles
    Test number
    669876305147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,058 miles (+10,528)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,058 miles
    Test number
    937356205110
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass41,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,530 miles
    Test number
    225476504452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,530 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,530 miles
    Test number
    407660104116
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Questions about S5 YBF

Does S5 YBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 YBF is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 YBF?
The MOT on S5 YBF is valid until 27 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 YBF done?
S5 YBF was recorded at 126,308 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 6,916 miles a year.
Has S5 YBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 YBF has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 YBF 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 S5 YBF find?
S5 YBF passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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