
Volkswagen Motor Caravan
Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
C5 XYDMOT history
C5 XYD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 29 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 172,526 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 172,526 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 7 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 14,376 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C5 XYD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Motor Caravan
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 29 Jun 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C5 XYD was last recorded at 172,526 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 172,519 miles · 20 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 14,376 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,526 miles
- 2025 – 171,382 miles
- 2023 – 169,324 miles
- 2022 – 165,976 miles
- 2021 – 165,074 miles
- 2020 – 138,574 miles
- 2019 – 72,405 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front bonnet damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
13 tests since 7 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,526 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 172,526 miles
- Test number
- 238939957292
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
Fail172,519 miles (+1,137)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,519 miles
- Test number
- 848293403173
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass171,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 171,382 miles
- Test number
- 148708781044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,382 miles (+2,058)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,382 miles
- Test number
- 527787325350
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass169,324 miles (+3,348)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 169,324 miles
- Test number
- 495326399868
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass165,976 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 165,976 miles
- Test number
- 572556870966
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail165,964 miles (+890)9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,964 miles
- Test number
- 797404182400
- MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn facings (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass165,074 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 165,074 miles
- Test number
- 455506732841
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine too clean for emissions result
Fail165,074 miles (+26,500)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,074 miles
- Test number
- 301867791570
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine too clean for emissions result
Pass138,574 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 138,574 miles
- Test number
- 776154664301
- AdvisoryFront bonnet damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake recording little effort
Fail138,566 miles (+66,161)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,566 miles
- Test number
- 640615333616
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bonnet damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,405 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 72,405 miles
- Test number
- 814833910454
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,395 miles2 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,395 miles
- Test number
- 386981946321
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment handbrake lever (1.1.15 (f))
- MajorCentral Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road damaged/cracked within swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolt (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorTyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. rear axle (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin fronts part worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Questions about C5 XYD
- Does C5 XYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XYD is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C5 XYD?
- The MOT on C5 XYD is valid until 23 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 XYD done?
- C5 XYD was recorded at 172,526 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 14,376 miles a year.
- Has C5 XYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C5 XYD has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on C5 XYD 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 XYD find?
- C5 XYD passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main; offside front outer sill corroded, and 3 more.
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