Volkswagen Transporter
Silver and Green · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T5 DXRMOT history
T5 DXR is a silver and green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,125 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 161,125 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,608 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 DXR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver and Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 DXR was last recorded at 161,125 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 2,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 158,261 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,864 miles
- Average per year
- 6,608 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,125 miles
- 2025 – 158,261 miles
- 2024 – 157,445 miles
- 2023 – 153,699 miles
- 2022 – 151,501 miles
- 2021 – 149,677 miles
- 2020 – 146,493 miles
- 2019 – 145,282 miles
- 2018 – 142,977 miles
- 2017 – 139,171 miles
- 2016 – 136,761 miles
- 2015 – 133,659 miles
- 2014 – 124,532 miles
- 2013 – 113,976 miles
- 2011 – 95,275 miles
- 2010 – 78,552 miles
- 2009 – 61,895 miles
- 2008 – 41,485 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,125 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
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.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 12 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,125 miles (+2,864)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 161,125 miles
- Test number
- 970881565968
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,261 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 158,261 miles
- Test number
- 719529833540
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail158,261 miles (+816)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,261 miles
- Test number
- 687070523138
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,445 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 157,445 miles
- Test number
- 832979469973
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail157,441 miles (+3,742)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,441 miles
- Test number
- 468250366358
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn edges and 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn edges and 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,699 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 153,699 miles
- Test number
- 406772209731
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,681 miles (+2,180)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,681 miles
- Test number
- 659536498113
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,501 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 151,501 miles
- Test number
- 493831506041
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
Fail151,501 miles (+1,824)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,501 miles
- Test number
- 904868582703
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
Pass149,677 miles (+3,184)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 149,677 miles
- Test number
- 658260830394
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
Pass146,493 miles (+1,211)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 146,493 miles
- Test number
- 446481359299
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded from front to the rear(middle and rear exhaust boxes deteriorated).
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass145,282 miles (+2,305)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 145,282 miles
- Test number
- 689927251607
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass142,977 miles (+26)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 142,977 miles
- Test number
- 833754292854
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Condition both rear shock absorbers-corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Condition centre/rear silencers-corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Condition park brake cables-corroded
Fail142,951 miles (+3,780)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,951 miles
- Test number
- 170644025043
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Condition both rear shock absorbers-corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Condition centre/rear silencers-corrosion
- AdvisoryRear Condition park brake cables-corroded
Pass139,171 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 139,171 miles
- Test number
- 817741844266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail139,171 miles (+2,410)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,171 miles
- Test number
- 889090118451
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass136,761 miles (+3,102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 136,761 miles
- Test number
- 648152727044
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass133,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 133,659 miles
- Test number
- 199913225447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,659 miles (+9,127)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,659 miles
- Test number
- 995431925023
- FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass124,532 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 124,532 miles
- Test number
- 239853914064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,526 miles (+10,550)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,526 miles
- Test number
- 896093514043
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass113,976 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 113,976 miles
- Test number
- 709404223032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,976 miles (+18,701)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,976 miles
- Test number
- 895303123095
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass95,275 miles (+16,723)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 95,275 miles
- Test number
- 305627771248
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass78,552 miles (+217)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 78,552 miles
- Test number
- 330723260440
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail78,335 miles (+16,440)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,335 miles
- Test number
- 853837450261
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass61,895 miles (+20,410)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 61,895 miles
- Test number
- 113315749293
- NoteCrack in n/s/r reverse light lens
Pass41,485 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 41,485 miles
- Test number
- 560032478098
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T5 DXR
- Does T5 DXR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 DXR is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 DXR?
- The MOT on T5 DXR is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 DXR done?
- T5 DXR was recorded at 161,125 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 6,608 miles a year.
- Has T5 DXR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 DXR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 DXR 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 T5 DXR find?
- T5 DXR passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.
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