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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass172,526 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass171,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,382 miles
    Test number
    148708781044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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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