Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y5 MWBMOT history

Y5 MWB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,587 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

Y5 MWB silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,587 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,012 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y5 MWB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 MWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 MWB was last recorded at 115,587 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Mar 2023: 104,716 miles, lower than 107,701 miles on 19 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,570 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
6,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,587 miles
  • 2025 – 112,810 miles
  • 2024 – 108,634 miles
  • 2023 – 104,747 miles
  • 2022 – 107,701 miles
  • 2021 – 98,805 miles
  • 2019 – 93,320 miles
  • 2018 – 88,960 miles
  • 2017 – 82,631 miles
  • 2016 – 65,476 miles
  • 2015 – 48,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,587 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust center section corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,587 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,587 miles
    Test number
    632924165194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section corroded

  2. Fail115,570 miles (+2,760)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,570 miles
    Test number
    476935962135
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section corroded

  3. Pass112,810 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,810 miles
    Test number
    817520909498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,781 miles (+4,147)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,781 miles
    Test number
    555160323415
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,634 miles (+3,887)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,634 miles
    Test number
    609848733251
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,747 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,747 miles
    Test number
    578558816496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail104,716 miles (-2,985)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,716 miles
    Test number
    948249293051
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass107,701 miles (+8,896)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,701 miles
    Test number
    233678982165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,805 miles (+5,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,805 miles
    Test number
    502169341300
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp damaged

  10. Pass93,320 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,320 miles
    Test number
    712415786812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,960 miles (+6,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,960 miles
    Test number
    763421834529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass82,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,631 miles
    Test number
    940397860833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,631 miles (+17,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,631 miles
    Test number
    138868242477
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass65,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,476 miles
    Test number
    809773848888
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre.

  15. Fail65,476 miles (+16,600)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,476 miles
    Test number
    330286951557
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre.

  16. Pass48,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    48,876 miles
    Test number
    646441055043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 MWB

Does Y5 MWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 MWB is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 MWB?
The MOT on Y5 MWB is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 MWB done?
Y5 MWB was recorded at 115,587 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,012 miles a year.
Has Y5 MWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 MWB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 MWB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y5 MWB find?
Y5 MWB passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; exhaust center section corroded.

Related registrations

Browse all Y5M registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.