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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 HXXMOT history

T5 HXX is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 285,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
285,580 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
12,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 HXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 HXX was last recorded at 285,580 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
284,446 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,134 miles
Average per year
12,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 285,580 miles
  • 2024 – 284,446 miles
  • 2023 – 284,369 miles
  • 2022 – 283,185 miles
  • 2021 – 280,266 miles
  • 2020 – 278,101 miles
  • 2018 – 264,199 miles
  • 2017 – 251,654 miles
  • 2016 – 237,956 miles
  • 2014 – 223,567 miles
  • 2013 – 206,659 miles
  • 2012 – 195,476 miles
  • 2011 – 186,597 miles
  • 2010 – 154,958 miles
  • 2009 – 125,478 miles
  • 2008 – 92,626 miles
  • 2007 – 65,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass285,580 miles
  • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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 Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass285,580 miles (+1,134)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    285,580 miles
    Test number
    256450289012
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass284,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    284,446 miles
    Test number
    440096206502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail284,446 miles (+77)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,446 miles
    Test number
    770913300347
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass284,369 miles (+1,184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    284,369 miles
    Test number
    998668427205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass283,185 miles (+2,919)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    283,185 miles
    Test number
    573566240024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass280,266 miles (+2,165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    280,266 miles
    Test number
    521000477086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass278,101 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    278,101 miles
    Test number
    874449086473
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail278,100 miles (+13,901)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,100 miles
    Test number
    172123580724
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass264,199 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    264,199 miles
    Test number
    453672856293
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail264,199 miles (+4,394)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,199 miles
    Test number
    897350306366
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass259,805 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    259,805 miles
    Test number
    592414472826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror damaged

  12. Fail259,805 miles (+8,151)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,805 miles
    Test number
    620778375049
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror damaged

  13. Pass251,654 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    251,654 miles
    Test number
    278546811893
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  14. Fail251,651 miles (+13,695)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,651 miles
    Test number
    749544521308
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps no main beam (1.7.4b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass237,956 miles (+14,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    237,956 miles
    Test number
    448604793609
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass223,567 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    223,567 miles
    Test number
    959379134309
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust outer skin corrosion

  17. Fail223,567 miles (+16,908)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,567 miles
    Test number
    159909934371
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust outer skin corrosion

  18. Pass206,659 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    206,659 miles
    Test number
    228637143338
    • NoteOuter casings on mid and rear silencers corroded

  19. Fail206,655 miles (+11,179)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,655 miles
    Test number
    768073443316
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOuter casings on mid and rear silencers corroded

  20. Pass195,476 miles (+8,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    195,476 miles
    Test number
    158682442398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  21. Pass186,597 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    186,597 miles
    Test number
    258340851329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail186,592 miles (+31,634)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,592 miles
    Test number
    447718741300
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  23. Pass154,958 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    154,958 miles
    Test number
    101570040323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail154,773 miles (+29,295)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,773 miles
    Test number
    101416830398
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass125,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    125,478 miles
    Test number
    560441039332
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Fail125,478 miles (+32,852)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,478 miles
    Test number
    350030139356
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  27. Pass92,626 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    92,626 miles
    Test number
    933516438389
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront nuber plate cracked

  28. Fail92,626 miles (+27,599)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,626 miles
    Test number
    154592738307
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront nuber plate cracked
    • NoteOffside number plate lamp dull

  29. Pass65,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,027 miles
    Test number
    992237727334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 HXX

Does T5 HXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 HXX is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 HXX?
The MOT on T5 HXX is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 HXX done?
T5 HXX was recorded at 285,580 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 12,235 miles a year.
Has T5 HXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 HXX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 HXX 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 HXX find?
T5 HXX passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp not working; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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