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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 YXVMOT history

T5 YXV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 253,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
253,150 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 YXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 YXV was last recorded at 253,150 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,505 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
645 miles
Average per year
10,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 253,150 miles
  • 2025 – 252,505 miles
  • 2024 – 247,549 miles
  • 2023 – 245,823 miles
  • 2022 – 242,324 miles
  • 2021 – 239,069 miles
  • 2019 – 235,207 miles
  • 2018 – 224,758 miles
  • 2017 – 207,620 miles
  • 2015 – 173,797 miles
  • 2014 – 154,348 miles
  • 2013 – 134,090 miles
  • 2012 – 116,674 miles
  • 2011 – 96,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,150 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,150 miles (+645)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    253,150 miles
    Test number
    816086387700
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass252,505 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    252,505 miles
    Test number
    561898347643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail252,491 miles (+4,942)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,491 miles
    Test number
    643624039580
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass247,549 miles (+1,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    247,549 miles
    Test number
    702368082914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass245,823 miles (+3,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    245,823 miles
    Test number
    876773090625
    • 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))

  6. Pass242,324 miles (+3,255)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    242,324 miles
    Test number
    844405671427
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass239,069 miles (+3,862)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    239,069 miles
    Test number
    983913542057
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass235,207 miles (+10,449)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    235,207 miles
    Test number
    966055666874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass224,758 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    224,758 miles
    Test number
    708946743844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail224,540 miles (+16,920)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,540 miles
    Test number
    700290984924
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass207,620 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    207,620 miles
    Test number
    375944038719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail207,591 miles (+33,794)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,591 miles
    Test number
    947631631026
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass173,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    173,797 miles
    Test number
    306952185074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail173,797 miles (+19,449)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,797 miles
    Test number
    849002385054
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass154,348 miles (+20,258)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    154,348 miles
    Test number
    706323884083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass134,090 miles (+17,416)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    134,090 miles
    Test number
    589201283059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,674 miles (+20,547)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    416073182059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,127 miles
    Test number
    427749151046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T5 YXV

Does T5 YXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 YXV is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 YXV?
The MOT on T5 YXV is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 YXV done?
T5 YXV was recorded at 253,150 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 10,382 miles a year.
Has T5 YXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 YXV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 YXV 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 YXV find?
T5 YXV passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake discs slightly corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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