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Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 YPOMOT history

T5 YPO is a multi-colour diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 237,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2024
Mileage
237,203 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 YPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T5 YPO was last recorded at 237,203 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 2,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2017: 195,078 miles, lower than 199,078 miles on 29 Sept 2017.

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
234,712 miles · 18 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2,491 miles
Average per year
8,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 237,203 miles
  • 2023 – 234,712 miles
  • 2022 – 231,382 miles
  • 2020 – 224,909 miles
  • 2019 – 212,341 miles
  • 2018 – 207,234 miles
  • 2017 – 195,078 miles
  • 2016 – 189,511 miles
  • 2015 – 181,290 miles
  • 2014 – 172,694 miles
  • 2013 – 165,639 miles
  • 2012 – 159,601 miles
  • 2011 – 153,186 miles
  • 2010 – 145,212 miles
  • 2009 – 130,412 miles
  • 2008 – 113,722 miles
  • 2007 – 89,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail237,203 miles
  • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail237,203 miles (+2,491)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,203 miles
    Test number
    359313007663
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass234,712 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    234,712 miles
    Test number
    461816522818
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail234,666 miles (+3,284)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,666 miles
    Test number
    733146805739
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass231,382 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    231,382 miles
    Test number
    618372655139
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail231,382 miles (+6,473)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,382 miles
    Test number
    335918589564
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass224,909 miles (+12,568)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    224,909 miles
    Test number
    720942741037
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. Pass212,341 miles (+5,107)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    212,341 miles
    Test number
    368948234425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads 3/4 worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight wear front brake discs
    • AdvisorySlight wear to front anti roll bar inner bushes
  8. Pass207,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    207,234 miles
    Test number
    798137815717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail207,234 miles (+12,156)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,234 miles
    Test number
    957902741349
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • 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))
  10. Pass195,078 miles (-4,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    195,078 miles
    Test number
    963697139148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail199,078 miles (+9,567)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,078 miles
    Test number
    511191555540
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass189,511 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    189,511 miles
    Test number
    100384808871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail189,483 miles (+8,193)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,483 miles
    Test number
    202974394699
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  14. Pass181,290 miles (+8,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    181,290 miles
    Test number
    186086737763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rearmost and frontmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower stering noisy on side to side turning
  15. Pass172,694 miles (+7,055)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    172,694 miles
    Test number
    406570074254
    • NoteCenter + back box corroded
    • NoteRear springs corroded
    • NoteWipers smearing
  16. Pass165,639 miles (+6,038)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    165,639 miles
    Test number
    547747563260
    • NoteBack + center exhaust boxes corroded
    • NoteBoth rear hbrake cabels freyed
    • NoteOsr tyre 3mm
    • NoteRear pads low + discs corroded
  17. Pass159,601 miles (+6,415)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    159,601 miles
    Test number
    906009852276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass153,186 miles (+7,974)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    153,186 miles
    Test number
    317697231496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail145,212 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,212 miles
    Test number
    191142950211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass145,212 miles (+14,800)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    145,212 miles
    Test number
    982482850295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass130,412 miles (+607)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    130,412 miles
    Test number
    263647269243
    • NoteAdvise n/s/r tyre worn low 2mm
    • NoteNote new rear shocks fitted to rear
  22. Fail129,805 miles (+16,083)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,805 miles
    Test number
    772614259290
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  23. Pass113,722 miles (+24,459)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    113,722 miles
    Test number
    923929758277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,263 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,263 miles
    Test number
    253908767256
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass89,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    89,263 miles
    Test number
    653818867273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 YPO

Does T5 YPO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 YPO expired on 17 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 YPO?
The MOT on T5 YPO expired on 17 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 YPO done?
T5 YPO was recorded at 237,203 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 8,792 miles a year.
Has T5 YPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 YPO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 YPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 YPO find?
T5 YPO failed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 1 advisory: front tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides worn on inner edges; registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear.

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