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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

S65 XDTMOT history

S65 XDT is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 311,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

S65 XDT red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
311,538 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 XDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 XDT was last recorded at 311,538 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 7,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
303,876 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,662 miles
Average per year
10,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 311,538 miles
  • 2024 – 303,876 miles
  • 2023 – 296,566 miles
  • 2022 – 287,790 miles
  • 2021 – 278,342 miles
  • 2020 – 267,413 miles
  • 2019 – 252,731 miles
  • 2018 – 241,572 miles
  • 2017 – 229,972 miles
  • 2016 – 220,251 miles
  • 2015 – 210,504 miles
  • 2014 – 197,996 miles
  • 2013 – 185,312 miles
  • 2012 – 174,067 miles
  • 2011 – 164,029 miles
  • 2010 – 155,452 miles
  • 2009 – 144,879 miles
  • 2008 – 132,430 miles
  • 2007 – 122,938 miles
  • 2006 – 111,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass311,538 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front brake anti rattle clip missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass311,538 miles (+7,662)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    311,538 miles
    Test number
    904056127989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass303,876 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    303,876 miles
    Test number
    450838691204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass296,566 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    296,566 miles
    Test number
    410652892591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail296,259 miles (+8,469)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    296,259 miles
    Test number
    908274661610
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass287,790 miles (+1,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    287,790 miles
    Test number
    814304032906
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail286,636 miles (+8,294)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,636 miles
    Test number
    597793967330
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside under sill/step corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass278,342 miles (+291)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    278,342 miles
    Test number
    591449002341
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake anti rattle clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryWheel arches and sills corroding
  8. Fail278,051 miles (+10,638)3 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,051 miles
    Test number
    594023437553
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone - front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake anti rattle clip missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryWheel arches and sills corroding
  9. Pass267,413 miles (+14,682)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    267,413 miles
    Test number
    463516004904
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S Inner CV gaiter deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryO/S/R Sill closure panel area corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass252,731 miles (+11,159)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    252,731 miles
    Test number
    588828604829
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone - front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and sill closure panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass241,572 miles (+11,600)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    241,572 miles
    Test number
    877956277842
    • AdvisoryBattery poorly secured.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks.
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn.
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/S Inner CV gaiter deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryN/S Outer CV gaiter deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and worn.
  12. Pass229,972 miles (+95)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    229,972 miles
    Test number
    841528073129
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded at front section area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail229,877 miles (+9,626)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,877 miles
    Test number
    790930704775
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to legal limit.
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes corroded at front section area.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.
  14. Pass220,251 miles (+9,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    220,251 miles
    Test number
    990058140417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Metal link brake pipe corroded.
    • AdvisoryPlay in O/S steering rack intermediate arm inner joint area.
  15. Pass210,504 miles (+12,508)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    210,504 miles
    Test number
    938672545159
    • NoteEngine oil leaks.
    • NoteO/S Outer CV gaiter deteriorated.
    • NoteO/S/R Metal link brake pipe coroded.
    • NoteWear in N/S/F Upper ball joint.
  16. Pass197,996 miles (+12,684)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    197,996 miles
    Test number
    236330034183
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAll wheel arches corroded
  17. Pass185,312 miles (+11,245)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    185,312 miles
    Test number
    958227523120
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged-outside swept area
  18. Pass174,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    174,067 miles
    Test number
    247502532404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail174,067 miles (+10,038)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,067 miles
    Test number
    439382732155
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass164,029 miles (+8,577)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    164,029 miles
    Test number
    168999021106
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake link brake pipes coroded.
    • NoteO/S Outer CV gaiter deteriorated.
    • NoteO/S/R Wheel binding on.
    • NoteRear silencer in poor condition.
    • NoteWindscreen damaged zone B.
  21. Pass155,452 miles (+10,573)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    155,452 miles
    Test number
    474244230161
    • NoteO/S Door mirror damaged.
    • NoteWindscreen damaged zone B.
  22. Pass144,879 miles (+12,449)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    144,879 miles
    Test number
    280169639141
    • NoteFront discs worn.
    • NoteFront flexable brake hoses perished.
    • NoteFront tyres worn close to limit.
    • NoteO/S Door mirror damaged.
    • NoteRear discs coroded and in poor condition.
  23. Pass132,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    132,430 miles
    Test number
    693815818113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  24. Fail132,430 miles (+9,492)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,430 miles
    Test number
    452225418119
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  25. Pass122,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    122,938 miles
    Test number
    531308807104
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  26. Fail122,938 miles (+11,932)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,938 miles
    Test number
    630368207193
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  27. Pass111,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    111,006 miles
    Test number
    700413506114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail111,006 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,006 miles
    Test number
    380822106125
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about S65 XDT

Does S65 XDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S65 XDT is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S65 XDT?
The MOT on S65 XDT is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S65 XDT done?
S65 XDT was recorded at 311,538 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 10,215 miles a year.
Has S65 XDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 XDT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S65 XDT 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 S65 XDT find?
S65 XDT passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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