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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T5 PXEMOT history

T5 PXE is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 261,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
261,230 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 PXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 PXE was last recorded at 261,230 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 5,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2013: 16,059 miles, lower than 160,052 miles on 17 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
256,148 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,082 miles
Average per year
11,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 261,230 miles
  • 2025 – 256,148 miles
  • 2024 – 247,479 miles
  • 2023 – 238,581 miles
  • 2022 – 230,873 miles
  • 2021 – 223,077 miles
  • 2020 – 215,099 miles
  • 2019 – 207,729 miles
  • 2018 – 200,883 miles
  • 2017 – 193,968 miles
  • 2016 – 184,396 miles
  • 2015 – 171,823 miles
  • 2013 – 16,059 miles
  • 2012 – 144,233 miles
  • 2011 – 123,722 miles
  • 2010 – 103,589 miles
  • 2009 – 84,642 miles
  • 2008 – 64,102 miles
  • 2007 – 51,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,230 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust boxes weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass261,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    261,230 miles
    Test number
    121645290273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail261,230 miles (+5,082)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,230 miles
    Test number
    992281885929
    • MajorOffside 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))

  3. Pass256,148 miles (+8,669)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    256,148 miles
    Test number
    929529227449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass247,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    247,479 miles
    Test number
    370298530766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail247,479 miles (+8,898)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,479 miles
    Test number
    238168572514
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass238,581 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    238,581 miles
    Test number
    912615136732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail238,581 miles (+7,708)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,581 miles
    Test number
    639538210197
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass230,873 miles (+7,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    230,873 miles
    Test number
    169215736800
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass223,077 miles (+7,978)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    223,077 miles
    Test number
    883216660204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust pipes rusting

  10. Pass215,099 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    215,099 miles
    Test number
    273541856285
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front and rear tyres wearing thin on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust box outer casings deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  11. Fail215,099 miles (+7,370)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,099 miles
    Test number
    390648649573
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside front and rear tyres wearing thin on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust box outer casings deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  12. Pass207,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    207,729 miles
    Test number
    979014927301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail207,729 miles (+6,846)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,729 miles
    Test number
    562615252550
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass200,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    200,883 miles
    Test number
    441880123962
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes weak

  15. Fail200,883 miles (+6,915)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,883 miles
    Test number
    605781241112
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes weak

  16. Pass193,968 miles (+9,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    193,968 miles
    Test number
    410324470380
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  17. Pass184,396 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    184,396 miles
    Test number
    115889828370
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated adjuster broken . (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail184,396 miles (+12,573)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,396 miles
    Test number
    682953678389
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated adjuster broken . (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass171,823 miles (+5)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    171,823 miles
    Test number
    819749125006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteExhaust detiorated

  20. Fail171,818 miles (+155,759)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,818 miles
    Test number
    488186125089
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteExhaust detiorated

  21. Pass16,059 miles (-143,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    16,059 miles
    Test number
    888081693225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail160,052 miles (+15,819)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,052 miles
    Test number
    659540793293
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass144,233 miles (+20,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    144,233 miles
    Test number
    996973892286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass123,722 miles (+20,133)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    123,722 miles
    Test number
    138682891255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass103,589 miles (+18,947)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,589 miles
    Test number
    593382090245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,642 miles (+20,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,642 miles
    Test number
    383403099474
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass64,102 miles (+12,514)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,102 miles
    Test number
    802415068178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,588 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,588 miles
    Test number
    780556467154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T5 PXE

Does T5 PXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 PXE is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 PXE?
The MOT on T5 PXE is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 PXE done?
T5 PXE was recorded at 261,230 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 11,247 miles a year.
Has T5 PXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 PXE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 PXE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 PXE find?
T5 PXE passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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