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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 YRLMOT history

T5 YRL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 217,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
217,079 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 YRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
6 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 YRL was last recorded at 217,079 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,150 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,929 miles
Average per year
9,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,079 miles
  • 2025 – 215,150 miles
  • 2024 – 214,148 miles
  • 2023 – 212,116 miles
  • 2022 – 209,668 miles
  • 2021 – 205,873 miles
  • 2020 – 197,966 miles
  • 2019 – 191,452 miles
  • 2018 – 184,797 miles
  • 2017 – 176,358 miles
  • 2015 – 169,252 miles
  • 2013 – 147,790 miles
  • 2012 – 128,757 miles
  • 2011 – 108,929 miles
  • 2010 – 87,685 miles
  • 2009 – 65,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,079 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (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))

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at rack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to the front of engine from power steering cooler

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,079 miles (+1,929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    217,079 miles
    Test number
    541427262175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (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))
  2. Pass215,150 miles (+1,002)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    215,150 miles
    Test number
    758717740970
    • MinorNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  3. Pass214,148 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    214,148 miles
    Test number
    423602250169
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to the front of engine from power steering cooler (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  4. Fail214,148 miles (+2,032)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,148 miles
    Test number
    404819755249
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to the front of engine from power steering cooler (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  5. Pass212,116 miles (+2,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    212,116 miles
    Test number
    482633158604
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to the front of engine from power steering cooler (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  6. Pass209,668 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    209,668 miles
    Test number
    679294233900
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  7. Fail209,668 miles (+3,795)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,668 miles
    Test number
    587279179616
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  8. Pass205,873 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    205,873 miles
    Test number
    236922837941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Fail205,873 miles (+7,907)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,873 miles
    Test number
    116628948384
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass197,966 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    197,966 miles
    Test number
    744419244326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail197,966 miles (+6,514)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,966 miles
    Test number
    266099355850
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass191,452 miles (+6,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    191,452 miles
    Test number
    163585475673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass184,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    184,797 miles
    Test number
    155602563506
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on dash
  14. Fail184,797 miles (+8,439)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,797 miles
    Test number
    545862495552
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on dash
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield hanging down and hitting exhaust
  15. Pass176,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    176,358 miles
    Test number
    802515330487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail176,358 miles (+7,106)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,358 miles
    Test number
    228962892372
    • FailureBrake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass169,252 miles (+21,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    169,252 miles
    Test number
    356195604124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass147,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    147,790 miles
    Test number
    296860473294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail147,790 miles (+19,033)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,790 miles
    Test number
    339549663260
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  20. Pass128,757 miles (+19,828)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    128,757 miles
    Test number
    245161972278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,929 miles (+21,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,929 miles
    Test number
    569441771295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass87,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    87,685 miles
    Test number
    240968430248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,685 miles (+22,667)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,685 miles
    Test number
    300865220479
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass65,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,018 miles
    Test number
    323640789129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 YRL

Does T5 YRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 YRL is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 YRL?
The MOT on T5 YRL is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 YRL done?
T5 YRL was recorded at 217,079 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 9,078 miles a year.
Has T5 YRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 YRL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 YRL 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 YRL find?
T5 YRL passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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