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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

C5 XJGMOT history

C5 XJG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 189,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

C5 XJG 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 Apr 2027
Mileage
189,461 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 XJG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 XJG was last recorded at 189,461 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,870 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,591 miles
Average per year
9,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,461 miles
  • 2025 – 187,870 miles
  • 2024 – 186,275 miles
  • 2023 – 183,488 miles
  • 2022 – 183,238 miles
  • 2021 – 180,040 miles
  • 2019 – 177,044 miles
  • 2018 – 174,080 miles
  • 2015 – 105,347 miles
  • 2014 – 79,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,461 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,461 miles (+1,591)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    189,461 miles
    Test number
    342233109344
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass187,870 miles (+1,595)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    187,870 miles
    Test number
    989261655089
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass186,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    186,275 miles
    Test number
    382330667752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail186,275 miles (+2,787)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,275 miles
    Test number
    895188627585
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass183,488 miles (+250)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    183,488 miles
    Test number
    170700177129
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass183,238 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    183,238 miles
    Test number
    992493622745
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail183,238 miles (+3,198)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,238 miles
    Test number
    464763582157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass180,040 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    180,040 miles
    Test number
    665017900976
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail180,040 miles (+2,996)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,040 miles
    Test number
    222056880557
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass177,044 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    177,044 miles
    Test number
    288586699715
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  11. Fail177,044 miles (+2,964)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,044 miles
    Test number
    358388178311
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. Pass174,080 miles (+68,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    174,080 miles
    Test number
    347260733337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass105,347 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    948629735168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,345 miles (+25,876)6 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,345 miles
    Test number
    248665335499
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass79,469 miles (+5,200)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    79,469 miles
    Test number
    976557664182
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoil light on
    • NoteEngine light on
  16. Fail74,269 miles4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,269 miles
    Test number
    449983414101
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about C5 XJG

Does C5 XJG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XJG is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 XJG?
The MOT on C5 XJG 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 C5 XJG done?
C5 XJG was recorded at 189,461 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 9,635 miles a year.
Has C5 XJG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 XJG has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 XJG 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 C5 XJG find?
C5 XJG passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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