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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 YCTMOT history

T5 YCT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 326,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
326,342 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 YCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 YCT was last recorded at 326,342 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 2,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
323,769 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,573 miles
Average per year
5,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 326,342 miles
  • 2025 – 323,769 miles
  • 2024 – 322,570 miles
  • 2023 – 319,807 miles
  • 2022 – 315,281 miles
  • 2021 – 310,839 miles
  • 2020 – 304,712 miles
  • 2019 – 303,162 miles
  • 2018 – 299,519 miles
  • 2017 – 296,406 miles
  • 2016 – 292,062 miles
  • 2015 – 288,734 miles
  • 2014 – 286,213 miles
  • 2013 – 284,318 miles
  • 2012 – 280,963 miles
  • 2011 – 273,945 miles
  • 2010 – 269,474 miles
  • 2009 – 265,106 miles
  • 2008 – 259,878 miles
  • 2007 – 226,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass326,342 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded where the pipes go onto the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass326,342 miles (+2,573)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    326,342 miles
    Test number
    745666924067
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded where the pipes go onto the steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass323,769 miles (+1,199)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    323,769 miles
    Test number
    873644516174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shocker top has slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass322,570 miles (+2,763)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    322,570 miles
    Test number
    568507725968
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass319,807 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    319,807 miles
    Test number
    624972557465
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail319,805 miles (+4,524)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    319,805 miles
    Test number
    792375519679
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass315,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    315,281 miles
    Test number
    485066534045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail315,281 miles (+4,442)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    315,281 miles
    Test number
    517394522509
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass310,839 miles (+6,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    310,839 miles
    Test number
    517667670436
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass304,712 miles (+1,550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    304,712 miles
    Test number
    232879700114
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass303,162 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    303,162 miles
    Test number
    847403748630
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail303,159 miles (+3,640)1 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    303,159 miles
    Test number
    772029045079
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass299,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    299,519 miles
    Test number
    111872369196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail299,519 miles (+3,113)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,519 miles
    Test number
    815675297305
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass296,406 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    296,406 miles
    Test number
    346063954585
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail296,406 miles (+4,344)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    296,406 miles
    Test number
    300674433235
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass292,062 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    292,062 miles
    Test number
    678170977318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass288,734 miles (+2,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    288,734 miles
    Test number
    307530747318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass286,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    286,213 miles
    Test number
    816223844314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail286,213 miles (+1,895)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,213 miles
    Test number
    875475924326
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass284,318 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    284,318 miles
    Test number
    125466813303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail284,318 miles (+3,355)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,318 miles
    Test number
    986926713375
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass280,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    280,963 miles
    Test number
    208456032390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail280,963 miles (+7,018)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,963 miles
    Test number
    315316832307
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass273,945 miles (+4,471)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    273,945 miles
    Test number
    638560401344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass269,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    269,474 miles
    Test number
    504906610333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail269,474 miles (+4,368)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,474 miles
    Test number
    981046110365
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass265,106 miles (+5,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    265,106 miles
    Test number
    390823249341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass259,878 miles (+33,387)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    259,878 miles
    Test number
    793443958354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail226,491 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,491 miles
    Test number
    562735967352
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  30. Pass226,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    226,491 miles
    Test number
    622875367396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 YCT

Does T5 YCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 YCT is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 YCT?
The MOT on T5 YCT is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 YCT done?
T5 YCT was recorded at 326,342 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,330 miles a year.
Has T5 YCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 YCT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 YCT 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 YCT find?
T5 YCT passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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