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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

Y5 TYEMOT history

Y5 TYE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 237,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

Y5 TYE white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
237,207 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 TYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 TYE was last recorded at 237,207 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 4,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,999 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,208 miles
Average per year
6,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 237,207 miles
  • 2024 – 232,999 miles
  • 2023 – 223,891 miles
  • 2022 – 215,931 miles
  • 2021 – 215,804 miles
  • 2020 – 215,717 miles
  • 2019 – 214,536 miles
  • 2018 – 210,924 miles
  • 2017 – 200,612 miles
  • 2016 – 186,498 miles
  • 2015 – 174,219 miles
  • 2014 – 163,308 miles
  • 2013 – 157,655 miles
  • 2012 – 155,125 miles
  • 2011 – 150,716 miles
  • 2010 – 143,329 miles
  • 2009 – 133,626 miles
  • 2008 – 125,867 miles
  • 2006 – 110,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,207 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,207 miles (+4,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    237,207 miles
    Test number
    293382081194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass232,999 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    232,999 miles
    Test number
    269227836689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail232,807 miles (+8,916)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,807 miles
    Test number
    119079662267
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass223,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    223,891 miles
    Test number
    280423669448
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  5. Fail223,891 miles (+7,960)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,891 miles
    Test number
    181643584417
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Pass215,931 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    215,931 miles
    Test number
    887393878065
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail215,931 miles (+127)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,931 miles
    Test number
    141004794189
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass215,804 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    215,804 miles
    Test number
    533549924453
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail215,803 miles (+86)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,803 miles
    Test number
    726838615736
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass215,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    215,717 miles
    Test number
    946214338305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly

  11. Fail215,717 miles (+1,181)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,717 miles
    Test number
    446131469617
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake binding slightly

  12. Pass214,536 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    214,536 miles
    Test number
    529917255687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass210,924 miles (+10,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    210,924 miles
    Test number
    138942687985
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCover over engine

  14. Pass200,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    200,612 miles
    Test number
    839238564909
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

  15. Fail200,609 miles (+14,111)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,609 miles
    Test number
    829374898028
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

  16. Pass186,498 miles (+51)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    186,498 miles
    Test number
    935866208443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  17. Fail186,447 miles (+12,228)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,447 miles
    Test number
    569156157980
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring components

  18. Pass174,219 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    174,219 miles
    Test number
    439668655077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail174,218 miles (+10,910)6 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,218 miles
    Test number
    738517555093
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass163,308 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    163,308 miles
    Test number
    948056834087
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail163,308 miles (+5,653)11 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,308 miles
    Test number
    736135034066
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass157,655 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    157,655 miles
    Test number
    649999243072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight misting of oil around power steering resevoir

  23. Fail157,655 miles (+2,530)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,655 miles
    Test number
    839629743092
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass155,125 miles (+4,409)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    155,125 miles
    Test number
    735708632168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  25. Fail150,716 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,716 miles
    Test number
    388730731149
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass150,716 miles (+7,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    150,716 miles
    Test number
    445800331183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass143,329 miles (+9,703)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    143,329 miles
    Test number
    490760630100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass133,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    133,626 miles
    Test number
    802786879029
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Fail133,626 miles (+7,759)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,626 miles
    Test number
    960896979087
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass125,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    125,867 miles
    Test number
    161389878458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail125,867 miles (+15,239)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,867 miles
    Test number
    681399178068
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  32. Pass110,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    110,628 miles
    Test number
    593529946297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail110,628 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,628 miles
    Test number
    842749146241
    • Repaired at testFront An item not tested (Manual)

Questions about Y5 TYE

Does Y5 TYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 TYE is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y5 TYE?
The MOT on Y5 TYE is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 TYE done?
Y5 TYE was recorded at 237,207 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 6,600 miles a year.
Has Y5 TYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 TYE has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 TYE 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 TYE find?
Y5 TYE passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear.

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