Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T3 XVWMOT history
T3 XVW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 191,838 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 191,838 mi
- At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,654 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 XVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 XVW was last recorded at 191,838 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 4,052 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 187,786 miles · 8 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,052 miles
- Average per year
- 9,654 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 191,838 miles
- 2024 – 187,786 miles
- 2023 – 182,383 miles
- 2022 – 175,527 miles
- 2021 – 164,754 miles
- 2020 – 153,375 miles
- 2019 – 138,472 miles
- 2018 – 122,218 miles
- 2017 – 101,913 miles
- 2016 – 83,444 miles
- 2015 – 74,238 miles
- 2014 – 69,932 miles
- 2013 – 64,323 miles
- 2012 – 59,346 miles
- 2011 – 54,547 miles
- 2010 – 46,157 miles
- 2009 – 36,787 miles
- 2008 – 28,339 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass191,838 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear's
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,838 miles (+4,052)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 191,838 miles
- Test number
- 652370428654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,786 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 187,786 miles
- Test number
- 827084181919
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear's (1.1.11 (c))
Fail187,784 miles (+5,401)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,784 miles
- Test number
- 364784912426
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front's (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear's (1.1.11 (c))
Pass182,383 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 182,383 miles
- Test number
- 957152226494
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail182,383 miles (+6,856)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,383 miles
- Test number
- 950234014284
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front's (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass175,527 miles (+10,773)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 175,527 miles
- Test number
- 434893516021
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass164,754 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 164,754 miles
- Test number
- 254545414509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,725 miles (+11,350)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,725 miles
- Test number
- 905769727039
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass153,375 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 153,375 miles
- Test number
- 354666437156
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,363 miles (+14,891)4 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,363 miles
- Test number
- 614503131794
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,472 miles (+16,254)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 138,472 miles
- Test number
- 973663014014
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass122,218 miles (+20,305)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 122,218 miles
- Test number
- 839650188648
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass101,913 miles (+18,469)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 101,913 miles
- Test number
- 949598271826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,444 miles (+9,206)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 83,444 miles
- Test number
- 972872894666
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass74,238 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 74,238 miles
- Test number
- 525158799458
- AdvisoryOffside Front link arm top rubber cover over ball joint deterioated
Fail74,238 miles (+4,306)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,238 miles
- Test number
- 607600399497
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front link arm top rubber cover over ball joint deterioated
- AdvisoryPower steering resivor insecure
Pass69,932 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 69,932 miles
- Test number
- 835383634362
- NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Fail69,932 miles (+5,609)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,932 miles
- Test number
- 729972034320
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteOSF D bush worn
- NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Pass64,323 miles (+4,977)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 64,323 miles
- Test number
- 755292233354
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear dics corroded
- NoteN/s/r tyre 3mm
- NoteO/s/r tyre 2mm
Fail59,346 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,346 miles
- Test number
- 369383032382
- Repaired at testAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass59,346 miles (+4,799)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 59,346 miles
- Test number
- 375193132345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,547 miles (+8,390)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 54,547 miles
- Test number
- 495633631349
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear discs badly corroded
Pass46,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 46,157 miles
- Test number
- 304974330346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,157 miles (+9,370)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,157 miles
- Test number
- 810084130320
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass36,787 miles (+8,448)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 36,787 miles
- Test number
- 844626539368
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass28,339 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 28,339 miles
- Test number
- 454159538479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,335 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,335 miles
- Test number
- 841618738370
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about T3 XVW
- Does T3 XVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 XVW is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T3 XVW?
- The MOT on T3 XVW is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 XVW done?
- T3 XVW was recorded at 191,838 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 9,654 miles a year.
- Has T3 XVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 XVW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T3 XVW 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 T3 XVW find?
- T3 XVW passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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