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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 YFWMOT history

T5 YFW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 200,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
200,982 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 YFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 YFW was last recorded at 200,982 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,975 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,982 miles
  • 2025 – 187,207 miles
  • 2024 – 179,639 miles
  • 2023 – 178,393 miles
  • 2022 – 176,738 miles
  • 2021 – 172,107 miles
  • 2020 – 171,210 miles
  • 2018 – 170,585 miles
  • 2017 – 167,606 miles
  • 2016 – 161,110 miles
  • 2015 – 155,125 miles
  • 2014 – 147,764 miles
  • 2013 – 140,218 miles
  • 2012 – 133,203 miles
  • 2011 – 130,322 miles
  • 2010 – 126,319 miles
  • 2009 – 120,730 miles
  • 2008 – 111,067 miles
  • 2007 – 89,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,982 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose delaminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,982 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    200,982 miles
    Test number
    856754005868
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose delaminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail200,975 miles (+13,768)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,975 miles
    Test number
    684918095343
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ferrule (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose delaminating (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper have slight play / noise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,207 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    187,207 miles
    Test number
    688140970409
    • 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))

  4. Fail187,207 miles (+7,568)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,207 miles
    Test number
    213059730501
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass179,639 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    179,639 miles
    Test number
    891016688645
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail179,639 miles (+1,246)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,639 miles
    Test number
    507202189659
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass178,393 miles (+61)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    178,393 miles
    Test number
    165359113044
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail178,332 miles (+1,594)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,332 miles
    Test number
    347744886775
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass176,738 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    176,738 miles
    Test number
    834721857780
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail176,738 miles (+4,631)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,738 miles
    Test number
    856262000092
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass172,107 miles (+897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,107 miles
    Test number
    680411152239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass171,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    171,210 miles
    Test number
    515373924225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail171,210 miles (+625)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,210 miles
    Test number
    905616121861
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass170,585 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    170,585 miles
    Test number
    944767945010
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  15. Fail170,521 miles (+2,915)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,521 miles
    Test number
    709528530872
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  16. Pass167,606 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    167,606 miles
    Test number
    403804653681
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail167,606 miles (+6,496)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,606 miles
    Test number
    640144105935
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass161,110 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    161,110 miles
    Test number
    901819789493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail161,072 miles (+5,947)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,072 miles
    Test number
    113094787260
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass155,125 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    155,125 miles
    Test number
    530984669781
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded

  21. Fail155,125 miles (+7,361)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,125 miles
    Test number
    585790981772
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBack box corroded

  22. Pass147,764 miles (+4)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    147,764 miles
    Test number
    787516684253
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteVarious brake pipes slightly corroded

  23. Fail147,760 miles (+7,542)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,760 miles
    Test number
    646331884209
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteExhaust system slightly corroded
    • NoteVarious brake pipes slightly corroded

  24. Pass140,218 miles (+7,015)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    140,218 miles
    Test number
    578867273281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass133,203 miles (+2,881)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    133,203 miles
    Test number
    888948972285
    • NoteExhaust slighty corroded

  26. Pass130,322 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    130,322 miles
    Test number
    666420981228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail130,321 miles (+4,002)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,321 miles
    Test number
    867552971228
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass126,319 miles (+5,589)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    126,319 miles
    Test number
    744121070262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to approx 3.0mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to approx 4.0mm

  29. Pass120,730 miles (+46)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    120,730 miles
    Test number
    542442679249
    • NoteNearside front brake pad warning sensor wiring damaged

  30. Fail120,684 miles (+9,617)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,684 miles
    Test number
    191635169238
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front brake pad warning sensor wiring damaged

  31. Pass111,067 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    111,067 miles
    Test number
    624756968234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail111,064 miles (+21,517)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,064 miles
    Test number
    393229258214
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  33. Pass89,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    89,547 miles
    Test number
    842363267205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T5 YFW

Does T5 YFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 YFW is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 YFW?
The MOT on T5 YFW is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 YFW done?
T5 YFW was recorded at 200,982 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,043 miles a year.
Has T5 YFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 YFW has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 YFW 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 YFW find?
T5 YFW passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust silencer slightly loose delaminating; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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