Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc
W5 MBYMOT history
W5 MBY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 57,513 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 57,513 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,233 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 MBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 MBY was last recorded at 57,513 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 11,815 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Sept 2020: 35,483 miles, lower than 35,613 miles on 4 Oct 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 45,698 miles · 30 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,815 miles
- Average per year
- 2,233 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 57,513 miles
- 2025 – 45,698 miles
- 2024 – 37,355 miles
- 2023 – 37,003 miles
- 2022 – 36,626 miles
- 2021 – 36,064 miles
- 2020 – 35,483 miles
- 2019 – 35,613 miles
- 2018 – 34,592 miles
- 2017 – 34,126 miles
- 2016 – 33,782 miles
- 2015 – 33,118 miles
- 2014 – 32,294 miles
- 2013 – 30,933 miles
- 2012 – 28,771 miles
- 2011 – 23,914 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass57,513 miles
- 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))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heat shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 19 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass57,513 miles (+11,815)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 57,513 miles
- Test number
- 180214773766
- 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))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Heat shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass45,698 miles (+8,343)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 45,698 miles
- Test number
- 898320274506
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake cables corroded
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass37,355 miles (+352)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 37,355 miles
- Test number
- 287374335123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass37,003 miles (+377)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 37,003 miles
- Test number
- 494891457463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear wiper arm defective
Pass36,626 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 36,626 miles
- Test number
- 729551671786
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside front brake discs rusty
Fail36,626 miles (+562)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,626 miles
- Test number
- 385592014610
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside front brake discs rusty
Pass36,064 miles (+581)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 36,064 miles
- Test number
- 816784232535
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside front brake discs rusty and pitted
Pass35,483 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 35,483 miles
- Test number
- 767470276901
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail35,483 miles (-130)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,483 miles
- Test number
- 390012170364
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass35,613 miles (+1,021)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 35,613 miles
- Test number
- 823577752752
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,592 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 34,592 miles
- Test number
- 185645480593
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail34,592 miles (+466)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,592 miles
- Test number
- 378831341172
- MajorBrake cable damaged wires broken cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,126 miles (+344)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 34,126 miles
- Test number
- 964800935400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 33,782 miles
- Test number
- 413699313650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,782 miles (+664)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,782 miles
- Test number
- 573742258964
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass33,118 miles (+824)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 33,118 miles
- Test number
- 295658219098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,294 miles (+1,361)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 32,294 miles
- Test number
- 296688164217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,933 miles (+2,162)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 30,933 miles
- Test number
- 877985443229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,771 miles (+4,857)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 28,771 miles
- Test number
- 779012672245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,914 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 23,914 miles
- Test number
- 469502461229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W5 MBY
- Does W5 MBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 MBY is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on W5 MBY?
- The MOT on W5 MBY is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 MBY done?
- W5 MBY was recorded at 57,513 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,233 miles a year.
- Has W5 MBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 MBY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on W5 MBY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on W5 MBY find?
- W5 MBY passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; passenger seat(s) missing at time of test, and 2 more.
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