Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc
S5 XLAMOT history
S5 XLA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Nov 2018. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 54,556 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 54,556 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,956 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S5 XLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 30 Nov 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S5 XLA was last recorded at 54,556 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 9,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 45,342 miles · 14 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,214 miles
- Average per year
- 8,956 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 54,556 miles
- 2025 – 45,342 miles
- 2024 – 42,310 miles
- 2023 – 31,509 miles
- 2022 – 17,117 miles
- 2021 – 11,815 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass54,556 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
8 tests since 8 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass54,556 miles (+9,214)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 54,556 miles
- Test number
- 261611013818
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass45,342 miles (+3,032)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 45,342 miles
- Test number
- 105633795522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,310 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 42,310 miles
- Test number
- 396195985957
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail42,310 miles (+10,801)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,310 miles
- Test number
- 816452403209
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass31,509 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 31,509 miles
- Test number
- 263641057938
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPossibly HID headlamps fitted to main beam.
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail31,509 miles (+14,392)6 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,509 miles
- Test number
- 827940391560
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPossibly HID headlamps fitted to main beam.
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass17,117 miles (+5,302)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 17,117 miles
- Test number
- 515369963504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,815 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 11,815 miles
- Test number
- 986208547634
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Questions about S5 XLA
- Does S5 XLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 XLA is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S5 XLA?
- The MOT on S5 XLA is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S5 XLA done?
- S5 XLA was recorded at 54,556 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 8,956 miles a year.
- Has S5 XLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S5 XLA has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on S5 XLA 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 XLA find?
- S5 XLA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.
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