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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 HXNMOT history

T5 HXN is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
145,642 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 HXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 HXN was last recorded at 145,642 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,624 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
7,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,642 miles
  • 2025 – 141,343 miles
  • 2024 – 138,342 miles
  • 2023 – 135,845 miles
  • 2022 – 134,232 miles
  • 2021 – 130,592 miles
  • 2019 – 128,366 miles
  • 2018 – 121,410 miles
  • 2017 – 113,123 miles
  • 2016 – 102,840 miles
  • 2015 – 87,652 miles
  • 2014 – 67,147 miles
  • 2013 – 45,499 miles
  • 2012 – 35,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,642 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Centre exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,642 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    145,642 miles
    Test number
    524853908486
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,624 miles (+4,281)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,624 miles
    Test number
    937930804157
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where the side step bolts to the floor/sill there is a hole. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch ineffective.

  3. Pass141,343 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,343 miles
    Test number
    901601297397
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Fail141,322 miles (+2,980)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,322 miles
    Test number
    921335729919
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass138,342 miles (+2,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    138,342 miles
    Test number
    171972312364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,845 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    135,845 miles
    Test number
    474073294996
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Fail135,845 miles (+1,613)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,845 miles
    Test number
    836598136340
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass134,232 miles (+3,640)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    134,232 miles
    Test number
    993669103200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated

  9. Pass130,592 miles (+2,226)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    130,592 miles
    Test number
    437517468450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass128,366 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,366 miles
    Test number
    169961772044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated

  11. Fail128,366 miles (+6,956)2 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,366 miles
    Test number
    591040984822
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorated

  12. Pass121,410 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    121,410 miles
    Test number
    384665302959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer pipe split

  13. Fail121,410 miles (+8,287)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,410 miles
    Test number
    479272500101
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen washer pipe split

  14. Pass113,123 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    113,123 miles
    Test number
    637214021482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  15. Fail113,123 miles (+10,283)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,123 miles
    Test number
    918953852976
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  16. Pass102,840 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,840 miles
    Test number
    896395216083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  17. Fail102,840 miles (+56)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,840 miles
    Test number
    374085185306
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  18. Fail102,784 miles (+15,132)5 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,784 miles
    Test number
    889975962814
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHand brake warning not working

  19. Pass87,652 miles (+20,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,652 miles
    Test number
    204662581428
    • AdvisorySecond bonnet catch seizing

  20. Pass67,147 miles (+21,648)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,147 miles
    Test number
    296106394251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,499 miles (+9,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,499 miles
    Test number
    698149123124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass35,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    35,651 miles
    Test number
    879807832161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 HXN

Does T5 HXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 HXN is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 HXN?
The MOT on T5 HXN is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 HXN done?
T5 HXN was recorded at 145,642 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 7,927 miles a year.
Has T5 HXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 HXN has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 HXN 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 HXN find?
T5 HXN passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal.

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