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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T5 YDNMOT history

T5 YDN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 164,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
164,456 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 YDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 YDN was last recorded at 164,456 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 3,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,535 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,921 miles
Average per year
10,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,456 miles
  • 2024 – 160,535 miles
  • 2023 – 156,590 miles
  • 2022 – 150,677 miles
  • 2021 – 147,412 miles
  • 2020 – 145,022 miles
  • 2019 – 143,200 miles
  • 2018 – 130,530 miles
  • 2017 – 102,518 miles
  • 2016 – 77,334 miles
  • 2015 – 57,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,456 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,456 miles (+3,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    164,456 miles
    Test number
    804529490083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass160,535 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    160,535 miles
    Test number
    948698191096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail160,533 miles (+3,943)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,533 miles
    Test number
    783503061476
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass156,590 miles (+5,913)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,590 miles
    Test number
    102298408972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,677 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,677 miles
    Test number
    438795788991
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail150,675 miles (+3,263)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,675 miles
    Test number
    413088080169
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass147,412 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,412 miles
    Test number
    250393909006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,381 miles (+2,359)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,381 miles
    Test number
    803132955936
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass145,022 miles (+324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,022 miles
    Test number
    511151681896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail144,698 miles (+1,498)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,698 miles
    Test number
    207755927880
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiesel smell under bonnet
  11. Pass143,200 miles (+12,670)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    143,200 miles
    Test number
    965741185561
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass130,530 miles (+28,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,530 miles
    Test number
    958674790676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic under tray damaged
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing
  13. Pass102,518 miles (+25,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,518 miles
    Test number
    170913673557
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split at ends
  14. Pass77,334 miles (+20,330)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,334 miles
    Test number
    594123888172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass57,004 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    57,004 miles
    Test number
    450226448001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 YDN

Does T5 YDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 YDN is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 YDN?
The MOT on T5 YDN is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 YDN done?
T5 YDN was recorded at 164,456 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 10,516 miles a year.
Has T5 YDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 YDN has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 YDN 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 YDN find?
T5 YDN passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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