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Volkswagen Transporter

Beige · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

T5 BYWMOT history

T5 BYW is a beige diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 80,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
80,711 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 BYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
21 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 BYW was last recorded at 80,711 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,695 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
6,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,711 miles
  • 2025 – 74,379 miles
  • 2024 – 70,080 miles
  • 2023 – 65,631 miles
  • 2022 – 58,730 miles
  • 2021 – 50,076 miles
  • 2020 – 42,040 miles
  • 2019 – 37,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,711 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.15 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 6 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,711 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    80,711 miles
    Test number
    684705858816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.15 (b))
  2. Fail80,695 miles (+6,316)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,695 miles
    Test number
    788310244449
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake linkage excessively corroded badly corroded & frayed (1.1.15 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass74,379 miles (+4,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    74,379 miles
    Test number
    489963831351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass70,080 miles (+4,449)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    70,080 miles
    Test number
    347206388502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,631 miles (+6,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,631 miles
    Test number
    937495182336
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front worn on inner edge NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass58,730 miles (+8,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    58,730 miles
    Test number
    441898565884
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass50,076 miles (+8,036)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,076 miles
    Test number
    963663672967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,040 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,040 miles
    Test number
    675838143683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,337 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,337 miles
    Test number
    459762215531
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe has slightly split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat missing at time of test

Questions about T5 BYW

Does T5 BYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 BYW is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 BYW?
The MOT on T5 BYW is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 BYW done?
T5 BYW was recorded at 80,711 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 6,269 miles a year.
Has T5 BYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 BYW has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 BYW 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 T5 BYW find?
T5 BYW passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded.

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