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Volkswagen Transporter

Bronze · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 YHSMOT history

T5 YHS is a bronze diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 250,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
250,645 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 YHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 YHS was last recorded at 250,645 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2008: 62,716 miles, lower than 68,532 miles on 10 Oct 2007.

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
250,611 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
10,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 250,645 miles
  • 2024 – 246,843 miles
  • 2023 – 237,186 miles
  • 2022 – 226,110 miles
  • 2020 – 211,011 miles
  • 2019 – 193,655 miles
  • 2018 – 182,191 miles
  • 2017 – 175,115 miles
  • 2015 – 165,547 miles
  • 2014 – 149,774 miles
  • 2013 – 140,415 miles
  • 2012 – 130,451 miles
  • 2011 – 121,409 miles
  • 2010 – 108,516 miles
  • 2009 – 95,256 miles
  • 2008 – 62,716 miles
  • 2007 – 68,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,645 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,645 miles (+34)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    250,645 miles
    Test number
    360980698337
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail250,611 miles (+3,768)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,611 miles
    Test number
    840160186910
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • 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 Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass246,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    246,843 miles
    Test number
    208169152473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail246,843 miles (+9,657)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,843 miles
    Test number
    586791011356
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass237,186 miles (+11,076)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    237,186 miles
    Test number
    307383959599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass226,110 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    226,110 miles
    Test number
    494441724883
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail226,106 miles (+15,095)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,106 miles
    Test number
    881258666875
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass211,011 miles (+17,356)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    211,011 miles
    Test number
    178507092878
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass193,655 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    193,655 miles
    Test number
    194762701690
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail193,655 miles (+11,464)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,655 miles
    Test number
    819468926276
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass182,191 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    182,191 miles
    Test number
    218420398452
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Outer exhaust skin corroded
  12. Fail182,171 miles (+7,056)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,171 miles
    Test number
    110197934360
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Outer exhaust skin corroded
  13. Pass175,115 miles (+9,568)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    175,115 miles
    Test number
    580281339962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass165,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    165,547 miles
    Test number
    382370812541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail165,547 miles (+273)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,547 miles
    Test number
    463763420201
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail165,274 miles (+15,500)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,274 miles
    Test number
    344482267680
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  17. Pass149,774 miles (+9,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    149,774 miles
    Test number
    747864394299
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass140,415 miles (+9,964)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    140,415 miles
    Test number
    707504793224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass130,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,451 miles
    Test number
    667929592258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail130,451 miles (+9,042)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,451 miles
    Test number
    579489392284
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  21. Pass121,409 miles (+12,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    121,409 miles
    Test number
    336311691409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass108,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    108,516 miles
    Test number
    630135490243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail108,516 miles (+13,260)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,516 miles
    Test number
    701195090242
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass95,256 miles (+32,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,256 miles
    Test number
    203406999275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
  25. Pass62,716 miles (-5,816)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,716 miles
    Test number
    453121808318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    192913787270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 YHS

Does T5 YHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 YHS expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 YHS?
The MOT on T5 YHS expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 YHS done?
T5 YHS was recorded at 250,645 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 10,194 miles a year.
Has T5 YHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 YHS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 YHS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 YHS find?
T5 YHS passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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