Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T5 YPGMOT history
T5 YPG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,343 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 168,343 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,144 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 YPG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T5 YPG was last recorded at 168,343 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 11,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,159 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,184 miles
- Average per year
- 7,144 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,343 miles
- 2025 – 157,159 miles
- 2024 – 148,469 miles
- 2023 – 147,030 miles
- 2022 – 144,738 miles
- 2021 – 139,250 miles
- 2020 – 135,674 miles
- 2019 – 130,350 miles
- 2018 – 128,311 miles
- 2017 – 118,726 miles
- 2016 – 111,202 miles
- 2015 – 102,773 miles
- 2014 – 91,845 miles
- 2013 – 80,647 miles
- 2012 – 69,289 miles
- 2011 – 59,764 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail168,343 miles
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail168,343 miles (+11,184)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,343 miles
- Test number
- 338930353074
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass157,159 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 157,159 miles
- Test number
- 324226336120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySigns of tyres rubbing on body Front and Rear
Fail157,155 miles (+8,686)5 dangerous10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,155 miles
- Test number
- 185540906006
- DangerousFront Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached both front top mounting play (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront and rear tyres rubbing on body
- MajorFront Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both front headlight aim (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass148,469 miles (+1,439)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 148,469 miles
- Test number
- 479462810342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 147,030 miles
- Test number
- 182905969160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,030 miles (+2,292)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,030 miles
- Test number
- 547485014646
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass144,738 miles (+5,488)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 144,738 miles
- Test number
- 768876700399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass139,250 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 139,250 miles
- Test number
- 508742775678
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail139,250 miles (+3,576)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,250 miles
- Test number
- 606104040076
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass135,674 miles (+5,324)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 135,674 miles
- Test number
- 104577119227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,350 miles (+2,039)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 130,350 miles
- Test number
- 814762798291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,311 miles (+9,585)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 128,311 miles
- Test number
- 454275910243
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front anti roll bar drop link upper boot deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside front outer cv boot deteriorating
Pass118,726 miles (+7,524)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 118,726 miles
- Test number
- 107864139056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,202 miles (+8,429)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 111,202 miles
- Test number
- 466267136081
- AdvisoryEml on
Pass102,773 miles (+10,928)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 102,773 miles
- Test number
- 957817495179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,845 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 91,845 miles
- Test number
- 528581294169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,844 miles (+11,197)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,844 miles
- Test number
- 209540994460
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass80,647 miles (+11,358)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 80,647 miles
- Test number
- 865094483173
- 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)
- AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- NoteCentre exhaust outer casing corroded
- NoteSlight movement in front wishbone rear inner bushes
Pass69,289 miles (+9,525)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 69,289 miles
- Test number
- 888617482172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,764 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 59,764 miles
- Test number
- 945632191163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 YPG
- Does T5 YPG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T5 YPG expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T5 YPG?
- The MOT on T5 YPG expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T5 YPG done?
- T5 YPG was recorded at 168,343 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 7,144 miles a year.
- Has T5 YPG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 YPG has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 YPG 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 YPG find?
- T5 YPG failed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 9 more.
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