Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T5 YLMMOT history
T5 YLM is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,150 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 May 2027
- Mileage
- 173,150 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,942 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 YLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 YLM was last recorded at 173,150 miles on 1 May 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 173,135 miles · 23 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 7,942 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,150 miles
- 2025 – 170,525 miles
- 2023 – 169,201 miles
- 2022 – 166,672 miles
- 2021 – 163,252 miles
- 2020 – 156,913 miles
- 2018 – 144,435 miles
- 2017 – 137,759 miles
- 2016 – 123,836 miles
- 2014 – 107,586 miles
- 2013 – 93,729 miles
- 2012 – 78,779 miles
- 2011 – 64,532 miles
- 2010 – 53,214 miles
- 2009 – 42,071 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,150 miles
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,150 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2027
- Odometer
- 173,150 miles
- Test number
- 654105735466
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail173,135 miles (+2,610)10 major2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,135 miles
- Test number
- 186613662852
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass170,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2026
- Odometer
- 170,525 miles
- Test number
- 358789407102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,525 miles (+1,324)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,525 miles
- Test number
- 247757519458
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass169,201 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 169,201 miles
- Test number
- 921190920528
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Fail169,201 miles (+2,529)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,201 miles
- Test number
- 561995186961
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Pass166,672 miles (+3,420)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 166,672 miles
- Test number
- 358093368704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,252 miles (+6,339)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 163,252 miles
- Test number
- 394372914107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,913 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 156,913 miles
- Test number
- 886059319337
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail156,912 miles (+12,477)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,912 miles
- Test number
- 216966918121
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass144,435 miles (+6,676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 144,435 miles
- Test number
- 521985380139
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,759 miles (+13,923)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 137,759 miles
- Test number
- 422686374888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,836 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2017
- Odometer
- 123,836 miles
- Test number
- 759460813021
- AdvisoryFront Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail123,836 miles (+16,250)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,836 miles
- Test number
- 346935332510
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass107,586 miles (+12)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 107,586 miles
- Test number
- 426008144438
- NoteRear coil springs corroded.
Fail107,574 miles (+13,845)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,574 miles
- Test number
- 676287444370
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteRear coil springs corroded
Pass93,729 miles (+301)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 93,729 miles
- Test number
- 709351643390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,428 miles (+14,649)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,428 miles
- Test number
- 347852133374
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,779 miles (+14,247)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 78,779 miles
- Test number
- 296413892226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,532 miles (+11,318)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 64,532 miles
- Test number
- 339797181499
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass53,214 miles (+11,143)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 53,214 miles
- Test number
- 752572390206
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge
Pass42,071 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 42,071 miles
- Test number
- 480242509318
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about T5 YLM
- Does T5 YLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 YLM is valid until 8 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 YLM?
- The MOT on T5 YLM is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 YLM done?
- T5 YLM was recorded at 173,150 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,942 miles a year.
- Has T5 YLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 YLM has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 YLM 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 YLM find?
- T5 YLM passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 advisory: supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.
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