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Volkswagen Transporter

Beige · Diesel · 2004 · 2,461 cc

Y5 BLLMOT history

Y5 BLL is a beige diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,232 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

Y5 BLL beige Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,232 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 BLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 BLL was last recorded at 148,232 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 2,045 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,187 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,045 miles
Average per year
6,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,232 miles
  • 2025 – 146,187 miles
  • 2024 – 143,370 miles
  • 2023 – 141,538 miles
  • 2022 – 139,114 miles
  • 2021 – 137,109 miles
  • 2019 – 132,187 miles
  • 2018 – 121,027 miles
  • 2017 – 109,793 miles
  • 2016 – 100,400 miles
  • 2015 – 91,151 miles
  • 2014 – 81,298 miles
  • 2013 – 69,327 miles
  • 2012 – 60,215 miles
  • 2011 – 50,313 miles
  • 2010 – 44,693 miles
  • 2009 – 35,106 miles
  • 2007 – 22,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,232 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,232 miles (+2,045)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,232 miles
    Test number
    136153783489
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass146,187 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    146,187 miles
    Test number
    383791361892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail146,157 miles (+2,787)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,157 miles
    Test number
    976722907247
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,370 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,370 miles
    Test number
    503049093993
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail143,326 miles (+1,788)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,326 miles
    Test number
    281241027825
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass141,538 miles (+2,424)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,538 miles
    Test number
    351114695025
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass139,114 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,114 miles
    Test number
    451225026160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail139,071 miles (+1,962)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,071 miles
    Test number
    642000777612
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass137,109 miles (+4,922)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    137,109 miles
    Test number
    515369194715
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass132,187 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,187 miles
    Test number
    827617591891
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  11. Fail132,185 miles (+500)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,185 miles
    Test number
    905906314708
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking up slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly lipped and worn
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  12. Pass131,685 miles (+10,658)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,685 miles
    Test number
    396258647598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 in front of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass121,027 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,027 miles
    Test number
    313505908772
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail121,021 miles (+11,228)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,021 miles
    Test number
    540324925679
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass109,793 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,793 miles
    Test number
    913002867284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Fail109,793 miles (+9,393)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,793 miles
    Test number
    567068127026
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass100,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,400 miles
    Test number
    484419329417
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Fail100,400 miles (+9,249)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,400 miles
    Test number
    915316368442
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass91,151 miles (+9,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,151 miles
    Test number
    468470245017
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass81,298 miles (+11,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,298 miles
    Test number
    685097734081
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass69,327 miles (+9,112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,327 miles
    Test number
    685117313005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,215 miles (+9,902)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,215 miles
    Test number
    158220232403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,313 miles (+5,620)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,313 miles
    Test number
    815999031090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,693 miles (+9,587)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,693 miles
    Test number
    174955330050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,106 miles (+12,708)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,106 miles
    Test number
    522304049054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,398 miles
    Test number
    450137337414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 BLL

Does Y5 BLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 BLL is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 BLL?
The MOT on Y5 BLL is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 BLL done?
Y5 BLL was recorded at 148,232 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 6,906 miles a year.
Has Y5 BLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 BLL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 BLL 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 Y5 BLL find?
Y5 BLL passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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