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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 TYGMOT history

T5 TYG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 354,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
354,266 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
18,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 TYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 TYG was last recorded at 354,266 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
354,259 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
18,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 354,266 miles
  • 2024 – 341,988 miles
  • 2023 – 326,895 miles
  • 2022 – 318,101 miles
  • 2021 – 312,448 miles
  • 2020 – 309,311 miles
  • 2019 – 304,328 miles
  • 2018 – 298,609 miles
  • 2017 – 289,292 miles
  • 2016 – 280,305 miles
  • 2015 – 272,621 miles
  • 2014 – 263,386 miles
  • 2013 – 237,474 miles
  • 2012 – 221,186 miles
  • 2011 – 175,244 miles
  • 2010 – 132,988 miles
  • 2009 – 71,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass354,266 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEML does not illuminateRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryIn hole on nearside front outer cv gaitorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv gaitor inner clip missingRecorded 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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass354,266 miles (+7)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    354,266 miles
    Test number
    772444817051
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML does not illuminate
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIn hole on nearside front outer cv gaitor
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv gaitor inner clip missing

  2. Fail354,259 miles (+12,271)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    354,259 miles
    Test number
    849004370010
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML does not illuminate
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIn hole on nearside front outer cv gaitor
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer cv gaitor inner clip missing

  3. Pass341,988 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    341,988 miles
    Test number
    217102818761
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing stiff (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bearing stiff (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail341,987 miles (+15,092)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    341,987 miles
    Test number
    437090424320
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass326,895 miles (+87)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    326,895 miles
    Test number
    716794280013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter skins on centre and rear exhaust silencers are corroded and coming away

  6. Fail326,808 miles (+8,707)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    326,808 miles
    Test number
    713332027240
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in bottom of hub - split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure at smaller end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter skins on centre and rear exhaust silencers are corroded and coming away

  7. Pass318,101 miles (+5,653)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    318,101 miles
    Test number
    390059908641
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass312,448 miles (+3,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    312,448 miles
    Test number
    632720954004
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass309,311 miles (+4,983)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    309,311 miles
    Test number
    536890196337
    • MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass304,328 miles (+5,719)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    304,328 miles
    Test number
    373818956013
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass298,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    298,609 miles
    Test number
    531453320170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail298,609 miles (+9,317)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,609 miles
    Test number
    796400854685
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass289,292 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    289,292 miles
    Test number
    290551375320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner end of boot (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail289,292 miles (+8,987)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,292 miles
    Test number
    471182854109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner end of boot (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass280,305 miles (+7,684)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    280,305 miles
    Test number
    686408619006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass272,621 miles (+9,235)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    272,621 miles
    Test number
    246534307992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass263,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    263,386 miles
    Test number
    287865254243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail263,386 miles (+25,912)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,386 miles
    Test number
    206543854270
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass237,474 miles (+16,288)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    237,474 miles
    Test number
    995656803146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass221,186 miles (+30,633)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    221,186 miles
    Test number
    526748422390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass190,553 miles (+15,309)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    190,553 miles
    Test number
    139982902177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass175,244 miles (+28,970)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    175,244 miles
    Test number
    186851091298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass146,274 miles (+13,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    146,274 miles
    Test number
    378838281073
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass132,988 miles (+30,038)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    132,988 miles
    Test number
    152851720386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass102,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,950 miles
    Test number
    272062510416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail102,950 miles (+31,145)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,950 miles
    Test number
    760352710133
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass71,805 miles (+27,071)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    694118589203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,734 miles
    Test number
    642645709126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 TYG

Does T5 TYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 TYG is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 TYG?
The MOT on T5 TYG is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 TYG done?
T5 TYG was recorded at 354,266 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 18,709 miles a year.
Has T5 TYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 TYG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 TYG 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 TYG find?
T5 TYG passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; eml does not illuminate; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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