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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 YFUMOT history

T5 YFU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 281,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
281,851 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 YFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 YFU was last recorded at 281,851 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jun 2013: 178,027 miles, lower than 178,206 miles on 6 Jun 2013.

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
280,387 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,464 miles
Average per year
12,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 281,851 miles
  • 2025 – 280,387 miles
  • 2024 – 279,121 miles
  • 2022 – 277,367 miles
  • 2021 – 276,259 miles
  • 2020 – 272,654 miles
  • 2019 – 265,896 miles
  • 2018 – 258,652 miles
  • 2017 – 247,910 miles
  • 2016 – 236,271 miles
  • 2015 – 213,639 miles
  • 2014 – 207,714 miles
  • 2013 – 178,027 miles
  • 2012 – 144,504 miles
  • 2011 – 100,587 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass281,851 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass281,851 miles (+1,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    281,851 miles
    Test number
    799958292930
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass280,387 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    280,387 miles
    Test number
    473521953834
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension components, not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded, outer skin beginning to detach

  3. Fail280,373 miles (+1,252)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,373 miles
    Test number
    793610284408
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear suspension components, not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded, outer skin beginning to detach

  4. Pass279,121 miles (+1,754)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    279,121 miles
    Test number
    468952038021
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass277,367 miles (+14)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    277,367 miles
    Test number
    973296423458
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail277,353 miles (+1,094)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,353 miles
    Test number
    124135860239
    • MajorNearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass276,259 miles (+3,605)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    276,259 miles
    Test number
    605985201493
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Exhaust boxes corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass272,654 miles (+20)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    272,654 miles
    Test number
    449108014788
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads all round excessivly grease
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail272,634 miles (+6,738)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,634 miles
    Test number
    172898656723
    • DangerousOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass265,896 miles (+7,244)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    265,896 miles
    Test number
    196984036796
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass258,652 miles (+272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    258,652 miles
    Test number
    459732227210
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated " middle + rear"

  12. Fail258,380 miles (+10,470)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,380 miles
    Test number
    253001395123
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated " middle + rear"
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  13. Pass247,910 miles (+11,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    247,910 miles
    Test number
    398076795804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass236,271 miles (+22,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    236,271 miles
    Test number
    350962177215
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass213,639 miles (+5,925)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    213,639 miles
    Test number
    395191975159
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass207,714 miles (+29,687)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    207,714 miles
    Test number
    588232564119
    • NoteSlight play in engine /gearbox mounts

  17. Pass178,027 miles (-179)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    178,027 miles
    Test number
    265398453151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail178,206 miles (+33,702)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,206 miles
    Test number
    535947453133
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass144,504 miles (+43,917)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    144,504 miles
    Test number
    275499172130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,587 miles
    Test number
    289663371126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 YFU

Does T5 YFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 YFU is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 YFU?
The MOT on T5 YFU is valid until 22 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 YFU done?
T5 YFU was recorded at 281,851 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 12,218 miles a year.
Has T5 YFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 YFU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 YFU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 YFU find?
T5 YFU passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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