Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
T5 YOWMOT history
T5 YOW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 192,102 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 192,102 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,873 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 YOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 11 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 YOW was last recorded at 192,102 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Dec 2013: 169,999 miles, lower than 666,771 miles on 21 Dec 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 191,134 miles · 2 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 968 miles
- Average per year
- 4,873 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,102 miles
- 2025 – 191,134 miles
- 2024 – 189,665 miles
- 2023 – 188,985 miles
- 2022 – 187,499 miles
- 2020 – 186,921 miles
- 2019 – 183,556 miles
- 2018 – 180,610 miles
- 2017 – 179,897 miles
- 2015 – 176,118 miles
- 2014 – 172,615 miles
- 2013 – 169,999 miles
- 2012 – 666,771 miles
- 2011 – 163,417 miles
- 2010 – 158,553 miles
- 2009 – 148,771 miles
- 2008 – 133,522 miles
- 2007 – 118,548 miles
- 2006 – 96,360 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,102 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,102 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 192,102 miles
- Test number
- 468089248047
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail192,102 miles (+968)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,102 miles
- Test number
- 246449805404
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass191,134 miles (+1,469)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 191,134 miles
- Test number
- 306374365124
- MinorNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass189,665 miles (+680)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 189,665 miles
- Test number
- 636102242370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass188,985 miles (+1,486)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 188,985 miles
- Test number
- 340160579243
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass187,499 miles (+578)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 187,499 miles
- Test number
- 134772079967
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass186,921 miles (+3,365)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 186,921 miles
- Test number
- 144967895155
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass183,556 miles (+2,946)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 183,556 miles
- Test number
- 684852807372
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass180,610 miles (+713)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 180,610 miles
- Test number
- 949957109041
- AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass179,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 179,897 miles
- Test number
- 834065647874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,897 miles (+3,779)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,897 miles
- Test number
- 202924194179
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass176,118 miles (+3,503)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 176,118 miles
- Test number
- 496642213849
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is on
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)
Pass172,615 miles (+8)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 172,615 miles
- Test number
- 675636344358
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
- NoteExhaust in poor condition
Fail172,607 miles (+2,608)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,607 miles
- Test number
- 236999934363
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
- NoteExhaust in poor condition
- NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Pass169,999 miles (-496,772)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 169,999 miles
- Test number
- 229660343306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust in poor condition
Pass666,771 miles (+500,020)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 666,771 miles
- Test number
- 716826552341
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust in poor condition
Fail166,751 miles (+3,334)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,751 miles
- Test number
- 705794452342
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust in poor condition
Pass163,417 miles (+4,864)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 163,417 miles
- Test number
- 798633851385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,553 miles (+9,782)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 158,553 miles
- Test number
- 560083840367
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail148,771 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,771 miles
- Test number
- 112967629337
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass148,771 miles (+15,249)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 148,771 miles
- Test number
- 180957929318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,522 miles (+14,974)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 133,522 miles
- Test number
- 474197658397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,548 miles (+22,188)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 118,548 miles
- Test number
- 284916557328
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass96,360 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 96,360 miles
- Test number
- 343261146363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 YOW
- Does T5 YOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 YOW is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 YOW?
- The MOT on T5 YOW is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 YOW done?
- T5 YOW was recorded at 192,102 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 4,873 miles a year.
- Has T5 YOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 YOW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 YOW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 YOW find?
- T5 YOW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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