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Yellow · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 YVTMOT history

T5 YVT is a yellow diesel Volkswagen first used on 14 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 237,172 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
237,172 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 YVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 YVT was last recorded at 237,172 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,942 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,230 miles
Average per year
8,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 237,172 miles
  • 2024 – 234,942 miles
  • 2023 – 232,472 miles
  • 2022 – 230,538 miles
  • 2021 – 227,918 miles
  • 2020 – 225,446 miles
  • 2019 – 220,108 miles
  • 2018 – 219,138 miles
  • 2017 – 205,102 miles
  • 2016 – 198,486 miles
  • 2015 – 187,334 miles
  • 2014 – 175,575 miles
  • 2013 – 165,014 miles
  • 2012 – 156,417 miles
  • 2011 – 141,353 miles
  • 2010 – 118,519 miles
  • 2009 – 90,567 miles
  • 2008 – 84,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,172 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Service light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both bottom arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,172 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    237,172 miles
    Test number
    414377914545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass234,942 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    234,942 miles
    Test number
    705127212612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass232,472 miles (+1,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    232,472 miles
    Test number
    792125526858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass230,538 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    230,538 miles
    Test number
    695504380552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass227,918 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    227,918 miles
    Test number
    329139388710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass225,446 miles (+5,338)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    225,446 miles
    Test number
    205929449204
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass220,108 miles (+947)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    220,108 miles
    Test number
    722052831729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass219,161 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    219,161 miles
    Test number
    269093654682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail219,138 miles (+14,036)10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,138 miles
    Test number
    690058330475
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass205,102 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    205,102 miles
    Test number
    948376532438
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService light on dash
  11. Fail205,102 miles (+6,616)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,102 miles
    Test number
    228806611505
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService light on dash
  12. Pass198,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    198,486 miles
    Test number
    804181435794
    • AdvisoryBoth bottom arm bushes
  13. Fail198,486 miles (+11,152)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,486 miles
    Test number
    630155660769
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth bottom arm bushes
  14. Pass187,334 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    187,334 miles
    Test number
    109174385192
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Fail187,334 miles (+11,759)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,334 miles
    Test number
    399002285138
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass175,575 miles (+10,561)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    175,575 miles
    Test number
    258875484102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass165,014 miles (+11)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    165,014 miles
    Test number
    536433683119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCondition of exhaust
    • NoteSome of rear seats removed befor test
  18. Fail165,003 miles (+8,586)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,003 miles
    Test number
    247379073477
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCondition of exhaust
    • NoteSome of rear seats removed befor test
  19. Pass156,417 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    156,417 miles
    Test number
    798240302236
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  20. Fail156,417 miles (+15,064)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,417 miles
    Test number
    546195992198
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  21. Pass141,353 miles (+22,834)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    141,353 miles
    Test number
    856825191180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
  22. Pass118,519 miles (+27,952)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    118,519 miles
    Test number
    324602380152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCenter exhaust slightly corroded
    • NoteUnder trays fitted
  23. Pass90,567 miles (+6,535)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,567 miles
    Test number
    344104599180
    • NoteOuter skin on middle exhaust box slightly corroded
    • NoteOuter skin on rear exhaust box corroded
  24. Pass84,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    84,032 miles
    Test number
    373852748049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 YVT

Does T5 YVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 YVT is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 YVT?
The MOT on T5 YVT is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 YVT done?
T5 YVT was recorded at 237,172 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 8,596 miles a year.
Has T5 YVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 YVT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T5 YVT 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 YVT find?
T5 YVT passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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