Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T5 LXLMOT history
T5 LXL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,080 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 177,080 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,885 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 LXL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 15 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 LXL was last recorded at 177,080 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 3,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 174,020 miles · 5 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,060 miles
- Average per year
- 6,885 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 177,080 miles
- 2024 – 174,020 miles
- 2023 – 171,105 miles
- 2022 – 166,976 miles
- 2021 – 162,815 miles
- 2020 – 160,422 miles
- 2019 – 158,388 miles
- 2018 – 153,109 miles
- 2017 – 149,265 miles
- 2016 – 141,246 miles
- 2015 – 132,321 miles
- 2014 – 128,063 miles
- 2013 – 122,122 miles
- 2012 – 117,521 miles
- 2011 – 103,909 miles
- 2010 – 78,703 miles
- 2009 – 60,252 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass177,080 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Suspension modified
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass177,080 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 177,080 miles
- Test number
- 322457318597
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail177,080 miles (+3,060)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,080 miles
- Test number
- 638093545898
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST OUTER SKIN CORRODED
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass174,020 miles (+2,915)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 174,020 miles
- Test number
- 602162280346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,105 miles (+4,129)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 171,105 miles
- Test number
- 483974395042
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass166,976 miles (+4,161)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 166,976 miles
- Test number
- 839294670213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,815 miles (+110)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 162,815 miles
- Test number
- 636257050057
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension modified
Fail162,705 miles (+2,283)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,705 miles
- Test number
- 904774279889
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension modified
Pass160,422 miles (+2,034)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 160,422 miles
- Test number
- 111159209724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,388 miles (+5,279)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 158,388 miles
- Test number
- 281656319326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,109 miles (+3,844)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 153,109 miles
- Test number
- 191654058841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,265 miles (+8,019)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 149,265 miles
- Test number
- 438190732993
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass141,246 miles (+8,925)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 141,246 miles
- Test number
- 413686393153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,321 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 132,321 miles
- Test number
- 242538444529
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail132,321 miles (+4,258)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,321 miles
- Test number
- 923914555441
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail128,063 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,063 miles
- Test number
- 189345244273
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass128,063 miles (+1,155)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 128,063 miles
- Test number
- 568195244246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,908 miles (+4,786)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,908 miles
- Test number
- 659076324240
- FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass122,122 miles (+4,601)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 122,122 miles
- Test number
- 536055433291
- 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)
Pass117,521 miles (+13,612)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 117,521 miles
- Test number
- 638804942297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,909 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 103,909 miles
- Test number
- 269510361041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,909 miles (+25,206)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,909 miles
- Test number
- 985219151072
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass78,703 miles (+18,451)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2011
- Odometer
- 78,703 miles
- Test number
- 173297520123
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass60,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 60,252 miles
- Test number
- 794355929148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 LXL
- Does T5 LXL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 LXL is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 LXL?
- The MOT on T5 LXL is valid until 23 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 LXL done?
- T5 LXL was recorded at 177,080 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 6,885 miles a year.
- Has T5 LXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 LXL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 LXL 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 LXL find?
- T5 LXL passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust outer skin corroded; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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