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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 YTKMOT history

T5 YTK is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 185,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,974 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 YTK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 YTK was last recorded at 185,974 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,973 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,974 miles
  • 2025 – 182,019 miles
  • 2023 – 177,088 miles
  • 2022 – 174,513 miles
  • 2021 – 167,898 miles
  • 2020 – 161,022 miles
  • 2019 – 154,097 miles
  • 2018 – 149,843 miles
  • 2017 – 147,874 miles
  • 2015 – 139,587 miles
  • 2014 – 129,056 miles
  • 2012 – 121,650 miles
  • 2011 – 113,753 miles
  • 2010 – 106,458 miles
  • 2009 – 98,415 miles
  • 2008 – 74,505 miles
  • 2007 – 52,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,974 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront top suspension mountings noisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Silencer deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear suspension arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,974 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,974 miles
    Test number
    272893229637
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront top suspension mountings noisy

  2. Fail185,973 miles (+3,954)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,973 miles
    Test number
    284509320311
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront top suspension mountings noisy

  3. Pass182,019 miles (+77)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    182,019 miles
    Test number
    310825563056
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail181,942 miles (+4,854)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,942 miles
    Test number
    951685639318
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass177,088 miles (+2,575)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    177,088 miles
    Test number
    525318981628
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass174,513 miles (+6,615)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    174,513 miles
    Test number
    357816441702
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass167,898 miles (+6,876)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    167,898 miles
    Test number
    759041510309
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySilencer deteriorated

  8. Pass161,022 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    161,022 miles
    Test number
    613388173912
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySilencer deteriorated

  9. Fail161,022 miles (+6,925)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,022 miles
    Test number
    566354132470
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySilencer deteriorated

  10. Pass154,097 miles (+4,254)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    154,097 miles
    Test number
    916631372565
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sidestep fixing corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side step fixing corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded.

  11. Pass149,843 miles (+1,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    149,843 miles
    Test number
    793395605663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  12. Pass147,874 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    147,874 miles
    Test number
    577153958244
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  13. Fail147,870 miles (+8,283)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,870 miles
    Test number
    854656607357
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose

  14. Pass139,587 miles (+2,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    139,587 miles
    Test number
    572297127246
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  15. Pass136,678 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,678 miles
    Test number
    878363545083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges
    • NoteExhaust tail box starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in o/s & n/s steering tie rods

  16. Fail136,676 miles (+7,620)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,676 miles
    Test number
    768643245032
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges
    • NoteExhaust tail box starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in o/s & n/s steering tie rods

  17. Pass129,056 miles (+7,406)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,056 miles
    Test number
    687042244081
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass121,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    121,650 miles
    Test number
    336666012447
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail121,650 miles (+7,897)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,650 miles
    Test number
    459075412247
    • 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass113,753 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    113,753 miles
    Test number
    378456411234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail113,750 miles (+7,292)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,750 miles
    Test number
    456174111222
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass106,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    106,458 miles
    Test number
    741043070150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail106,458 miles (+8,043)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,458 miles
    Test number
    403742070144
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass98,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    98,415 miles
    Test number
    551565079122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,415 miles (+23,910)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,415 miles
    Test number
    651515179150
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass74,505 miles (+21,997)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    74,505 miles
    Test number
    292733998442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front door glass tinted

  27. Pass52,508 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    52,508 miles
    Test number
    301935117420
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • NoteFront door glass darken

Questions about T5 YTK

Does T5 YTK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 YTK is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 YTK?
The MOT on T5 YTK is valid until 19 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 YTK done?
T5 YTK was recorded at 185,974 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 7,165 miles a year.
Has T5 YTK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 YTK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 YTK 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 YTK find?
T5 YTK passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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