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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 RYOMOT history

T5 RYO is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
150,494 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RYO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RYO was last recorded at 150,494 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Oct 2012: 79,596 miles, lower than 102,978 miles on 14 Oct 2011.

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
147,260 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,234 miles
Average per year
4,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,494 miles
  • 2025 – 147,260 miles
  • 2024 – 146,413 miles
  • 2023 – 145,359 miles
  • 2022 – 144,200 miles
  • 2021 – 143,469 miles
  • 2019 – 141,172 miles
  • 2018 – 139,979 miles
  • 2017 – 138,402 miles
  • 2016 – 137,141 miles
  • 2015 – 135,962 miles
  • 2014 – 131,463 miles
  • 2013 – 119,934 miles
  • 2012 – 11,582 miles
  • 2011 – 102,978 miles
  • 2010 – 94,050 miles
  • 2009 – 85,366 miles
  • 2008 – 78,615 miles
  • 2007 – 68,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,494 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,494 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    150,494 miles
    Test number
    503696682209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,260 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    147,260 miles
    Test number
    901950686231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail147,243 miles (+830)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,243 miles
    Test number
    811700190719
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass146,413 miles (+1,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,413 miles
    Test number
    985856415627
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded.

  5. Pass145,359 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,359 miles
    Test number
    563249795491
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail145,355 miles (+1,155)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,355 miles
    Test number
    701270164574
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,200 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,200 miles
    Test number
    233153859474
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level taped over (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack arm has slight play

  8. Fail144,200 miles (+731)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,200 miles
    Test number
    688033570954
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light high level taped over (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack arm has slight play

  9. Pass143,469 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,469 miles
    Test number
    349912110677
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light covered.

  10. Fail143,469 miles (+2,297)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,469 miles
    Test number
    340488596746
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light covered.

  11. Pass141,172 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,172 miles
    Test number
    718463053726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,143 miles (+1,164)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,143 miles
    Test number
    401711739896
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass139,979 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,979 miles
    Test number
    642477355201
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall has cracking
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail139,974 miles (+1,572)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,974 miles
    Test number
    580405874366
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wall has cracking
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass138,402 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    138,402 miles
    Test number
    808760209668
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail138,395 miles (+1,254)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,395 miles
    Test number
    840052448735
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass137,141 miles (+1,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    137,141 miles
    Test number
    515335746737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexi perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass135,962 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    135,962 miles
    Test number
    555617513743
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted

  19. Fail135,933 miles (+4,470)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,933 miles
    Test number
    610539982373
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened park brake cable (3.5.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFloor covers fitted

  20. Pass131,463 miles (+11,529)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    131,463 miles
    Test number
    258756394261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,934 miles (+108,352)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    119,934 miles
    Test number
    958614383207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    11,582 miles
    Test number
    539214482244
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail79,596 miles (-23,382)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,596 miles
    Test number
    138314382229
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass102,978 miles (+8,928)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,978 miles
    Test number
    827977181293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass94,050 miles (+8,684)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,050 miles
    Test number
    130912600352
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  26. Pass85,366 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    85,366 miles
    Test number
    450268909461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass78,615 miles (+9,882)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    78,615 miles
    Test number
    572155008362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass68,733 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    68,733 miles
    Test number
    813956307350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 RYO

Does T5 RYO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RYO is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RYO?
The MOT on T5 RYO is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RYO done?
T5 RYO was recorded at 150,494 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,440 miles a year.
Has T5 RYO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RYO has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 RYO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 RYO find?
T5 RYO passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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