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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 YMLMOT history

T5 YML is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 195,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
195,385 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 YML
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
1 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 YML was last recorded at 195,385 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 4,332 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jun 2014: 163,578 miles, lower than 163,579 miles on 24 Jun 2014.

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
191,053 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,332 miles
Average per year
4,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,385 miles
  • 2025 – 191,053 miles
  • 2024 – 187,516 miles
  • 2023 – 185,782 miles
  • 2022 – 183,460 miles
  • 2021 – 182,240 miles
  • 2020 – 181,262 miles
  • 2019 – 179,922 miles
  • 2018 – 178,560 miles
  • 2017 – 171,937 miles
  • 2016 – 169,237 miles
  • 2015 – 165,905 miles
  • 2014 – 163,578 miles
  • 2013 – 160,368 miles
  • 2012 – 154,885 miles
  • 2011 – 149,543 miles
  • 2010 – 143,241 miles
  • 2009 – 136,506 miles
  • 2008 – 128,925 miles
  • 2007 – 113,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,385 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,385 miles (+4,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    195,385 miles
    Test number
    739543268263
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass191,053 miles (+3,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    191,053 miles
    Test number
    791604380934
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise change nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass187,516 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    187,516 miles
    Test number
    569330075824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass185,782 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    185,782 miles
    Test number
    100750762952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail185,746 miles (+2,286)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,746 miles
    Test number
    762696042015
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass183,460 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    183,460 miles
    Test number
    847338601851
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail183,445 miles (+1,205)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,445 miles
    Test number
    352188779178
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass182,240 miles (+978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    182,240 miles
    Test number
    951889825601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass181,262 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    181,262 miles
    Test number
    907396826886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass179,922 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    179,922 miles
    Test number
    236983083275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass178,560 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    178,560 miles
    Test number
    631923089739
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Fail178,545 miles (+6,608)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,545 miles
    Test number
    165056296824
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass171,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    171,937 miles
    Test number
    576682722438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail171,937 miles (+2,700)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,937 miles
    Test number
    192989029645
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass169,237 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    169,237 miles
    Test number
    822765092601
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre cracking
  16. Fail169,237 miles (+3,332)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,237 miles
    Test number
    720268041727
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre cracking
  17. Pass165,905 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    165,905 miles
    Test number
    718211365196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass163,578 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    163,578 miles
    Test number
    668027674189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail163,579 miles (+3,211)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,579 miles
    Test number
    335205774150
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  20. Fail160,368 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,368 miles
    Test number
    298020773435
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass160,368 miles (+5,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    160,368 miles
    Test number
    915980473178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass154,885 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    154,885 miles
    Test number
    908824762190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass149,543 miles (+6,302)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    149,543 miles
    Test number
    185651581172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass143,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    143,241 miles
    Test number
    341339470125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail143,241 miles (+6,735)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,241 miles
    Test number
    212439770429
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  26. Pass136,506 miles (+7,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    136,506 miles
    Test number
    510572469111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  27. Pass128,925 miles (+15,354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    128,925 miles
    Test number
    131612688121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  28. Pass113,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    113,571 miles
    Test number
    300219577107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 YML

Does T5 YML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 YML is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 YML?
The MOT on T5 YML is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 YML done?
T5 YML was recorded at 195,385 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 4,318 miles a year.
Has T5 YML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 YML has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 YML ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 YML find?
T5 YML passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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