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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T523 XCDMOT history

T523 XCD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
108,937 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T523 XCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T523 XCD was last recorded at 108,937 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 2,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jul 2010: 45,201 miles, lower than 49,243 miles on 8 Jul 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,086 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,851 miles
Average per year
3,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,937 miles
  • 2024 – 106,086 miles
  • 2023 – 103,523 miles
  • 2022 – 101,155 miles
  • 2021 – 97,860 miles
  • 2020 – 93,963 miles
  • 2019 – 90,039 miles
  • 2018 – 84,737 miles
  • 2017 – 79,282 miles
  • 2016 – 73,721 miles
  • 2015 – 68,432 miles
  • 2014 – 58,307 miles
  • 2013 – 51,671 miles
  • 2012 – 49,902 miles
  • 2011 – 47,420 miles
  • 2010 – 45,201 miles
  • 2009 – 49,243 miles
  • 2008 – 39,691 miles
  • 2007 – 36,955 miles
  • 2006 – 33,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,937 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDrivers inner door handle defective
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,937 miles (+2,851)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    108,937 miles
    Test number
    227146612663
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers inner door handle defective
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  2. Pass106,086 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,086 miles
    Test number
    631115004500
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail106,085 miles (+2,562)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,085 miles
    Test number
    143913477412
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass103,523 miles (+41)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,523 miles
    Test number
    971698150804
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front panel behind front bumper is corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel behind rear bumper is corroded
  5. Fail103,482 miles (+2,327)11 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,482 miles
    Test number
    223480608928
    • MajorNearside Brake cable insecure handbrake cable is rubbing on tyre (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front panel behind front bumper is corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel behind rear bumper is corroded
  6. Pass101,155 miles (+8)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,155 miles
    Test number
    183358903147
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front panel is corroded and holed but not a structual panel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail101,147 miles (+3,287)2 dangerous4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,147 miles
    Test number
    905701793700
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged handbrake cable is frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front panel is corroded and holed but not a structual panel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass97,860 miles (+87)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    97,860 miles
    Test number
    287035679296
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear plastic trim missing (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner wing corroded not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))
  9. Fail97,773 miles (+3,810)6 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,773 miles
    Test number
    127576003986
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front and back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front and back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear plastic trim missing (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner inner wing corroded not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass93,963 miles (+117)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,963 miles
    Test number
    166964352998
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished
  11. Fail93,846 miles (+3,807)1 dangerous8 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,846 miles
    Test number
    888165386731
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished
  12. Pass90,039 miles (+5,302)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,039 miles
    Test number
    359469526690
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass84,737 miles (+18)3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,737 miles
    Test number
    438931538884
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking and perished
  14. Fail84,719 miles (+5,437)3 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,719 miles
    Test number
    643218110705
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear joiner to connector block (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear joiner to connector block (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are cracking and perished
  15. Pass79,282 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,282 miles
    Test number
    271990750363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails in
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking and perished
  16. Fail79,273 miles (+5,552)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,273 miles
    Test number
    237469580817
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre has 2 nails in
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking and perished
  17. Pass73,721 miles (+5,289)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,721 miles
    Test number
    638641378930
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass68,432 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,432 miles
    Test number
    615803505245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,308 miles (+10,001)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,308 miles
    Test number
    268315495436
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass58,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,307 miles
    Test number
    136132424040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Fail58,307 miles (+6,636)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,307 miles
    Test number
    259328104004
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Fail51,671 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,671 miles
    Test number
    247926883412
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  23. Pass51,671 miles (+1,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    51,671 miles
    Test number
    958716883159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  24. Pass49,902 miles (+2,482)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,902 miles
    Test number
    156857082109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront tyres cuts to outer walls
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cuts
  25. Pass47,420 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,420 miles
    Test number
    156337881103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,201 miles (-4,042)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,201 miles
    Test number
    641360590116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,243 miles (+9,552)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,243 miles
    Test number
    913769989124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,691 miles (+2,736)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,691 miles
    Test number
    823443188159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSide walls starting to perish on both rear tyres
  29. Pass36,955 miles (+3,615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,955 miles
    Test number
    123645287136
    • NoteRear tyres age cracked
  30. Pass33,340 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,340 miles
    Test number
    691526986149
    • NoteBoth number plates in poor condition
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracking

Questions about T523 XCD

Does T523 XCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T523 XCD expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T523 XCD?
The MOT on T523 XCD expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T523 XCD done?
T523 XCD was recorded at 108,937 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 3,964 miles a year.
Has T523 XCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T523 XCD has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T523 XCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T523 XCD find?
T523 XCD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.

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