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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 MXTMOT history

T5 MXT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 162,217 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
162,217 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 MXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 MXT was last recorded at 162,217 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,403 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,814 miles
Average per year
6,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,217 miles
  • 2025 – 159,403 miles
  • 2024 – 153,454 miles
  • 2023 – 149,851 miles
  • 2022 – 146,083 miles
  • 2021 – 140,608 miles
  • 2020 – 140,345 miles
  • 2019 – 130,617 miles
  • 2018 – 125,320 miles
  • 2017 – 119,630 miles
  • 2016 – 114,646 miles
  • 2015 – 112,084 miles
  • 2014 – 111,355 miles
  • 2013 – 109,583 miles
  • 2012 – 104,939 miles
  • 2011 – 92,324 miles
  • 2010 – 76,984 miles
  • 2009 – 60,156 miles
  • 2008 – 42,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,217 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,217 miles (+2,814)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    162,217 miles
    Test number
    880138632195
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass159,403 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    159,403 miles
    Test number
    452486946095
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail159,403 miles (+5,949)2 dangerous3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,403 miles
    Test number
    687838920164
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass153,454 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,454 miles
    Test number
    422266512176
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail153,454 miles (+3,603)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,454 miles
    Test number
    677383479453
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass149,851 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,851 miles
    Test number
    234331934312
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system,rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components, rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail149,850 miles (+3,767)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,850 miles
    Test number
    796613818263
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system,rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components, rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass146,083 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,083 miles
    Test number
    910240401788
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components, rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail146,075 miles (+14)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,075 miles
    Test number
    650336176865
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system, rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components, rust corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail146,061 miles (+5,453)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,061 miles
    Test number
    998904760271
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size: 255/55/R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 1.8mm Tyre size: 255/55/R18 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass140,608 miles (+263)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    140,608 miles
    Test number
    640367339074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,345 miles (+9,728)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,345 miles
    Test number
    234967212639
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass130,617 miles (+72)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    130,617 miles
    Test number
    203751784922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail130,545 miles (+5,225)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,545 miles
    Test number
    445873424968
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass125,320 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,320 miles
    Test number
    292441894652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail125,317 miles (+5,687)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,317 miles
    Test number
    795151385215
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  17. Pass119,630 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    119,630 miles
    Test number
    511578545423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,646 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,646 miles
    Test number
    808401417076
    • AdvisoryDent in O/S/R door
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  19. Fail114,645 miles (+2,561)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,645 miles
    Test number
    628446313964
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryDent in O/S/R door
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  20. Fail112,084 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,084 miles
    Test number
    326594735167
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass112,084 miles (+729)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    112,084 miles
    Test number
    628364035139
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass111,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    111,355 miles
    Test number
    177214844192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail111,355 miles (+1,772)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,355 miles
    Test number
    235523844415
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass109,583 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    109,583 miles
    Test number
    458032623139
    • NoteBoth rear wheels run very close to inner wheel arches
    • NoteRear exhaust boxes very rusty

  25. Fail109,582 miles (+4,643)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,582 miles
    Test number
    448700223181
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels run very close to inner wheel arches
    • NoteRear exhaust boxes very rusty

  26. Pass104,939 miles (+12,615)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,939 miles
    Test number
    768139932156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePower steering belt noisey

  27. Fail92,324 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    589307941112
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear 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)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded but not blowing

  28. Pass92,324 miles (+15,340)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    948957941101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded but not blowing

  29. Pass76,984 miles (+16,828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,984 miles
    Test number
    570142060186
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  30. Pass60,156 miles (+17,979)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,156 miles
    Test number
    251261479409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass42,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,177 miles
    Test number
    232929378126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T5 MXT

Does T5 MXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 MXT is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 MXT?
The MOT on T5 MXT is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 MXT done?
T5 MXT was recorded at 162,217 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,826 miles a year.
Has T5 MXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 MXT has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 MXT 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 MXT find?
T5 MXT passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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