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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S5 XDMMOT history

S5 XDM is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 255,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

S5 XDM grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2023
Mileage
255,568 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 XDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 XDM was last recorded at 255,568 miles on 17 Aug 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,566 miles · 16 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 255,568 miles
  • 2021 – 251,189 miles
  • 2020 – 247,970 miles
  • 2019 – 245,064 miles
  • 2018 – 241,169 miles
  • 2017 – 235,250 miles
  • 2016 – 227,547 miles
  • 2015 – 222,662 miles
  • 2014 – 219,360 miles
  • 2013 – 218,518 miles
  • 2012 – 208,389 miles
  • 2011 – 199,171 miles
  • 2010 – 194,170 miles
  • 2009 – 188,552 miles
  • 2008 – 176,684 miles
  • 2006 – 167,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,568 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front bind detected when rotated by hand, but nothing detected when tested in RBT (roller brake tester)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing not tested due to binding wheelRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Position lamp lens/stop lamp lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Position lamp lens/stop lamp lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged hose cracked near ferrule

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside front shock absorber weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,568 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    255,568 miles
    Test number
    654256488217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bind detected when rotated by hand, but nothing detected when tested in RBT (roller brake tester)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing not tested due to binding wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Position lamp lens/stop lamp lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Position lamp lens/stop lamp lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail255,566 miles (+4,377)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,566 miles
    Test number
    378406500951
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill beside "B" pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bind detected when rotated by hand, but nothing detected when tested in RBT (roller brake tester)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing not tested due to binding wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Position lamp lens/stop lamp lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Position lamp lens/stop lamp lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass251,189 miles (+3,219)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    251,189 miles
    Test number
    194339563036
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 central, front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass247,970 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    247,970 miles
    Test number
    451547351656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass245,064 miles (+3,895)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    245,064 miles
    Test number
    920877650978
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated at both ends (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass241,169 miles (+28)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    241,169 miles
    Test number
    576787293712
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged hose cracked near ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber weak

  7. Fail241,141 miles (+5,891)2 dangerous8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,141 miles
    Test number
    383848824172
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose porous split to canvas (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no patttern (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no patttern (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Seat belt installation retro-fitted three point belt mounted to an unsuitable structure bench seat bar inadquately mounted / supported (10.1 (g))
    • MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down loose (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged hose cracked near ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged hose cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill rusty and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under step rusty and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside front shock absorber weak

  8. Pass235,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    235,250 miles
    Test number
    471004904610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail235,250 miles (+7,703)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,250 miles
    Test number
    812965941560
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Pass227,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    227,547 miles
    Test number
    193512575798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail227,547 miles (+61)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,547 miles
    Test number
    462971186295
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  12. Fail227,486 miles (+4,824)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,486 miles
    Test number
    442444262512
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail222,662 miles4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,662 miles
    Test number
    375672605203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass222,662 miles (+3,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    222,662 miles
    Test number
    626032905210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass219,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    219,360 miles
    Test number
    828808634083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail219,360 miles (+842)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,360 miles
    Test number
    427118234019
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  17. Pass218,518 miles (+10,129)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    218,518 miles
    Test number
    998155793075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass208,389 miles (+9,218)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    208,389 miles
    Test number
    746466392041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass199,171 miles (+5,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    199,171 miles
    Test number
    657095491099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass194,170 miles (+5,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    194,170 miles
    Test number
    543922690000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass188,552 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    188,552 miles
    Test number
    663438099017
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail188,474 miles (+11,790)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,474 miles
    Test number
    113976689053
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass176,684 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    176,684 miles
    Test number
    273685108075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass167,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    167,979 miles
    Test number
    271164906389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 XDM

Does S5 XDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 XDM expired on 16 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 XDM?
The MOT on S5 XDM expired on 16 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 XDM done?
S5 XDM was recorded at 255,568 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 5,545 miles a year.
Has S5 XDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 XDM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S5 XDM 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 S5 XDM find?
S5 XDM passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with 9 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front bind detected when rotated by hand, but nothing detected when tested in rbt (roller brake tester), and 6 more.

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