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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T505 XCDMOT history

T505 XCD is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 189,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
189,668 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T505 XCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T505 XCD was last recorded at 189,668 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,246 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,422 miles
Average per year
5,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,668 miles
  • 2025 – 188,246 miles
  • 2024 – 187,524 miles
  • 2023 – 187,497 miles
  • 2016 – 184,491 miles
  • 2015 – 181,338 miles
  • 2012 – 173,110 miles
  • 2011 – 167,580 miles
  • 2010 – 151,821 miles
  • 2009 – 136,178 miles
  • 2008 – 121,368 miles
  • 2007 – 105,086 miles
  • 2006 – 87,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,668 miles
  • AdvisoryCar got surface rust under front suspension and rear suspension.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL OF THEM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR OF THEM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front uppers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,668 miles (+1,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    189,668 miles
    Test number
    599371192169
    • AdvisoryCar got surface rust under front suspension and rear suspension.

  2. Pass188,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    188,246 miles
    Test number
    220816540909
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL OF THEM (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR OF THEM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail188,246 miles (+722)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,246 miles
    Test number
    640044152794
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected SIEZED (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL OF THEM (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR OF THEM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass187,524 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    187,524 miles
    Test number
    218778716937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail187,520 miles (+23)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,520 miles
    Test number
    696822146419
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass187,497 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    187,497 miles
    Test number
    690212257066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail187,495 miles (+3,004)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,495 miles
    Test number
    974424290014
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass184,491 miles (+3,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    184,491 miles
    Test number
    557858994224
    • AdvisoryN/s handbrake effort

  9. Pass181,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    181,338 miles
    Test number
    195179555137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail181,338 miles (+8,228)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,338 miles
    Test number
    515688245150
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass173,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    173,110 miles
    Test number
    686359122154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail173,110 miles (+5,530)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,110 miles
    Test number
    246529322137
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass167,580 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    167,580 miles
    Test number
    387113391143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDifferent rate coil spring fitted to offside rear
    • NoteOffside front door checkstrap attachment to door frame broken away
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing badly -inner edge
    • NoteTowbar electrics at rear adrift-insecure

  14. Fail167,580 miles (+15,759)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,580 miles
    Test number
    416223891127
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDifferent rate coil spring fitted to offside rear
    • NoteOffside front door checkstrap attachment to door frame broken away
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing badly -inner edge
    • NoteTowbar electrics at rear adrift-insecure

  15. Pass151,821 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    151,821 miles
    Test number
    804234700213
    • NoteAnti roll bar bushes slight play
    • NoteTowbar electrics insecure

  16. Fail151,821 miles (+15,643)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,821 miles
    Test number
    690372100217
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTowbar electrics insecure

  17. Pass136,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    136,178 miles
    Test number
    341553409224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail136,178 miles (+14,810)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,178 miles
    Test number
    404372009270
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass121,368 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    121,368 miles
    Test number
    953730908217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail121,367 miles (+16,281)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,367 miles
    Test number
    663358898192
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  21. Pass105,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    105,086 miles
    Test number
    310914607401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,086 miles (+17,330)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,086 miles
    Test number
    243661507277
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass87,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,756 miles
    Test number
    774953106215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T505 XCD

Does T505 XCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T505 XCD is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T505 XCD?
The MOT on T505 XCD is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T505 XCD done?
T505 XCD was recorded at 189,668 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 5,168 miles a year.
Has T505 XCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T505 XCD has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T505 XCD 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 T505 XCD find?
T505 XCD passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: car got surface rust under front suspension and rear suspension..

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