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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T509 XCDMOT history

T509 XCD is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 178,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
178,257 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T509 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
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T509 XCD was last recorded at 178,257 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 4,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,189 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,068 miles
Average per year
5,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,257 miles
  • 2024 – 174,189 miles
  • 2023 – 167,612 miles
  • 2022 – 161,771 miles
  • 2021 – 155,397 miles
  • 2020 – 151,332 miles
  • 2019 – 145,379 miles
  • 2018 – 138,199 miles
  • 2017 – 132,131 miles
  • 2016 – 126,636 miles
  • 2015 – 118,204 miles
  • 2014 – 111,809 miles
  • 2013 – 105,561 miles
  • 2012 – 99,647 miles
  • 2011 – 92,821 miles
  • 2010 – 87,778 miles
  • 2009 – 82,493 miles
  • 2008 – 76,816 miles
  • 2007 – 70,645 miles
  • 2006 – 61,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,257 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,257 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    178,257 miles
    Test number
    493027947256
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail178,257 miles (+4,068)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,257 miles
    Test number
    843792159583
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass174,189 miles (+99)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,189 miles
    Test number
    752135740413
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  4. Fail174,090 miles (+6,478)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,090 miles
    Test number
    279960504354
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  5. Pass167,612 miles (+5,841)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,612 miles
    Test number
    275857636083
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat + rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass161,771 miles (+6,374)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,771 miles
    Test number
    169406659956
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,397 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    155,397 miles
    Test number
    229165735446
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak metal coolant pipe
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail155,397 miles (+4,065)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,397 miles
    Test number
    213363845025
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak metal coolant pipe
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass151,332 miles (+5,953)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,332 miles
    Test number
    301695612308
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak metal engine pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass145,379 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,379 miles
    Test number
    996117079858
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting bushes + both end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes have slight play

  11. Fail145,379 miles (+7,180)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,379 miles
    Test number
    858350985124
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting bushes + both end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering inner tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes have slight play

  12. Pass138,199 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,199 miles
    Test number
    813293595531
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail138,199 miles (+6,068)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,199 miles
    Test number
    184559545327
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass132,131 miles (+147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    132,131 miles
    Test number
    798311476697
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail131,984 miles (+5,348)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,984 miles
    Test number
    681369089280
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened front park brake cable (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both front upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass126,636 miles (+8,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,636 miles
    Test number
    312412391138
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass118,204 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,204 miles
    Test number
    268609035173
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail118,154 miles (+6,345)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,154 miles
    Test number
    517435835162
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass111,809 miles (+6,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,809 miles
    Test number
    156707144162
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass105,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,561 miles
    Test number
    378345433176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail105,561 miles (+5,914)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,561 miles
    Test number
    527654033166
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass99,647 miles (+6,826)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,647 miles
    Test number
    168799832199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,821 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,821 miles
    Test number
    487443421120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,778 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    224165020408
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass87,778 miles (+5,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,778 miles
    Test number
    433135920107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass82,493 miles (+5,677)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,493 miles
    Test number
    823207929156
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise o/s mirror has slight crack

  27. Pass76,816 miles (+6,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,816 miles
    Test number
    604299928100
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass70,645 miles (+9,417)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,645 miles
    Test number
    111042737107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,228 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,228 miles
    Test number
    151655206102
    • NoteBoth rear discs starting to deteriorate on edges.
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Questions about T509 XCD

Does T509 XCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T509 XCD is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T509 XCD?
The MOT on T509 XCD is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T509 XCD done?
T509 XCD was recorded at 178,257 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 5,999 miles a year.
Has T509 XCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T509 XCD has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T509 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 T509 XCD find?
T509 XCD passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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