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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

Y5 BWSMOT history

Y5 BWS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 209,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

Y5 BWS white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
209,962 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 BWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 BWS was last recorded at 209,962 miles on 7 May 2026, 2,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,284 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,678 miles
Average per year
8,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,962 miles
  • 2025 – 207,284 miles
  • 2024 – 204,276 miles
  • 2023 – 200,181 miles
  • 2022 – 195,386 miles
  • 2021 – 189,461 miles
  • 2020 – 181,948 miles
  • 2019 – 172,056 miles
  • 2018 – 160,784 miles
  • 2017 – 148,868 miles
  • 2016 – 136,331 miles
  • 2015 – 125,930 miles
  • 2014 – 115,926 miles
  • 2013 – 111,271 miles
  • 2012 – 89,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,962 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 17 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,962 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    209,962 miles
    Test number
    250875457898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass207,284 miles (+3,008)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    207,284 miles
    Test number
    472576665413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass204,276 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    204,276 miles
    Test number
    797407633527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass200,181 miles (+4,795)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    200,181 miles
    Test number
    852287227326
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass195,386 miles (+5,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    195,386 miles
    Test number
    828011338572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass189,461 miles (+7,513)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    189,461 miles
    Test number
    153606423091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,948 miles (+9,892)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    181,948 miles
    Test number
    465953990103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,056 miles (+11,272)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    172,056 miles
    Test number
    545814677928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,784 miles (+11,916)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    160,784 miles
    Test number
    581415763123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass148,868 miles (+12,537)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    148,868 miles
    Test number
    660280211204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,331 miles (+10,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    136,331 miles
    Test number
    118971933976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass125,930 miles (+10,004)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    125,930 miles
    Test number
    895287025033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    115,926 miles
    Test number
    436513644028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail115,926 miles (+4,655)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,926 miles
    Test number
    967663744064
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass111,271 miles (+2)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,271 miles
    Test number
    738420473251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wipers starting to smear
    • NoteNearside front mirror housing is damaged and taped up

  16. Fail111,269 miles (+21,573)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,269 miles
    Test number
    197299363223
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wipers starting to smear
    • NoteNearside front mirror housing is damaged and taped up

  17. Pass89,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    89,696 miles
    Test number
    707571292200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 BWS

Does Y5 BWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 BWS is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 BWS?
The MOT on Y5 BWS is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 BWS done?
Y5 BWS was recorded at 209,962 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 8,874 miles a year.
Has Y5 BWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 BWS has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on Y5 BWS 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 BWS find?
Y5 BWS passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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