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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

Y5 YNCMOT history

Y5 YNC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

Y5 YNC blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,646 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 YNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 YNC was last recorded at 129,646 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,642 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,646 miles
  • 2025 – 129,556 miles
  • 2024 – 126,360 miles
  • 2023 – 122,303 miles
  • 2022 – 118,784 miles
  • 2021 – 115,412 miles
  • 2020 – 113,672 miles
  • 2019 – 111,592 miles
  • 2018 – 109,683 miles
  • 2017 – 99,648 miles
  • 2016 – 92,735 miles
  • 2015 – 85,776 miles
  • 2014 – 80,678 miles
  • 2013 – 73,402 miles
  • 2012 – 67,014 miles
  • 2011 – 63,011 miles
  • 2010 – 62,909 miles
  • 2009 – 58,214 miles
  • 2008 – 53,795 miles
  • 2007 – 50,954 miles
  • 2006 – 42,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,646 miles
  • MinorNearside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySills and wheel arches 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front door lock

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Number plates

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,646 miles (+4)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,646 miles
    Test number
    160018128661
    • MinorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills and wheel arches corroded

  2. Fail129,642 miles (+86)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,642 miles
    Test number
    600117843842
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills and wheel arches corroded

  3. Pass129,556 miles (+3,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,556 miles
    Test number
    213116652601
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively + sills and wheel arches (6.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass126,360 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,360 miles
    Test number
    474215167108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail126,359 miles (+4,056)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,359 miles
    Test number
    366287161217
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/Suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass122,303 miles (+3,519)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    122,303 miles
    Test number
    814763542475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,784 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,784 miles
    Test number
    223117661979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,412 miles (+1,740)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,412 miles
    Test number
    877819083676
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,672 miles (+2,080)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,672 miles
    Test number
    563169536965
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  10. Pass111,592 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,592 miles
    Test number
    765074764183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,683 miles
    Test number
    806569206396
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill
    • AdvisoryRear shockers

  12. Fail109,683 miles (+10,035)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,683 miles
    Test number
    870503091829
    • FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded both side rear (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill
    • AdvisoryRear shockers

  13. Pass99,648 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,648 miles
    Test number
    529890804900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door lock
    • AdvisoryNumber plates
    • AdvisorySteering rack

  14. Fail99,648 miles (+43)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,648 miles
    Test number
    728503241882
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door lock
    • AdvisoryNumber plates
    • AdvisorySteering rack

  15. Fail99,605 miles (+6,870)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,605 miles
    Test number
    947655056847
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass92,735 miles (+6,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,735 miles
    Test number
    178748485763
    • AdvisoryPlay in ends of rack

  17. Pass85,776 miles (+5,098)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,776 miles
    Test number
    528699205006
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  18. Pass80,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,678 miles
    Test number
    787317614055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,678 miles (+7,276)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,678 miles
    Test number
    586780114073
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass73,402 miles (+6,388)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,402 miles
    Test number
    606588213034
    • NoteRear silencer slight blow
    • NoteSlight play in rack ends

  21. Pass67,014 miles (+4,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,014 miles
    Test number
    958373202023
    • NoteBoth lower ball joint boots split

  22. Pass63,011 miles (+102)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,011 miles
    Test number
    887699131057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOff side rear number plate light dim

  23. Pass62,909 miles (+4,695)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,909 miles
    Test number
    513433680162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,214 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,214 miles
    Test number
    952459489032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,213 miles (+4,418)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,213 miles
    Test number
    571715289014
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass53,795 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,795 miles
    Test number
    121038078495
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear inner brake hose metal ends corroded slight
    • NoteVery slight play in front inner rack tie rod joints

  27. Fail53,795 miles (+2,841)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,795 miles
    Test number
    544648778072
    • FailureOffside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteRear inner brake hose metal ends corroded slight
    • NoteVery slight play in front inner rack tie rod joints

  28. Pass50,954 miles (+8,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,954 miles
    Test number
    194980337455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass42,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,772 miles
    Test number
    670950246029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 YNC

Does Y5 YNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 YNC is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 YNC?
The MOT on Y5 YNC is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 YNC done?
Y5 YNC was recorded at 129,646 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,318 miles a year.
Has Y5 YNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 YNC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 YNC 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 YNC find?
Y5 YNC passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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