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White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 VYGMOT history

T5 VYG is a white diesel Volkswagen T-Porter first used on 16 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 158,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
158,764 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 VYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
T-Porter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 VYG was last recorded at 158,764 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 4,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2016: 44,535 miles, lower than 67,254 miles on 22 Dec 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
154,627 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,137 miles
Average per year
9,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,764 miles
  • 2025 – 154,627 miles
  • 2024 – 147,350 miles
  • 2022 – 138,744 miles
  • 2021 – 129,816 miles
  • 2020 – 121,707 miles
  • 2019 – 116,364 miles
  • 2018 – 108,475 miles
  • 2017 – 106,643 miles
  • 2016 – 95,297 miles
  • 2015 – 67,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,764 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    158,764 miles
    Test number
    504283513636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail158,764 miles (+4,137)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,764 miles
    Test number
    303766915057
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass154,627 miles (+7,277)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    154,627 miles
    Test number
    833868623995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,350 miles (+8,606)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,350 miles
    Test number
    304922524665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,744 miles (+8,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,744 miles
    Test number
    133549605530
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass129,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,816 miles
    Test number
    369825030671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,816 miles (+8,109)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,816 miles
    Test number
    901010603307
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass121,707 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    121,707 miles
    Test number
    159080472848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,364 miles (+7,889)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,364 miles
    Test number
    614175966621
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass108,475 miles (+1,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,475 miles
    Test number
    390271534640
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass106,643 miles (+11,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,643 miles
    Test number
    343323153270
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass95,297 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,297 miles
    Test number
    963676435850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail95,297 miles (+50,762)4 failures3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,297 miles
    Test number
    375300028776
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' phone holder stuck on sreeen (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testCentral Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail44,535 miles (-22,719)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,535 miles
    Test number
    422135839319
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

  15. Pass67,254 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,254 miles
    Test number
    624827030075
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn

  16. Fail67,254 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,254 miles
    Test number
    565017967165
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn

Questions about T5 VYG

Does T5 VYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 VYG is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 VYG?
The MOT on T5 VYG is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 VYG done?
T5 VYG was recorded at 158,764 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 9,110 miles a year.
Has T5 VYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 VYG has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 VYG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 VYG find?
T5 VYG passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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