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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 RCXMOT history

T5 RCX is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 182,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
182,267 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RCX was last recorded at 182,267 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,186 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
6,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,267 miles
  • 2024 – 173,529 miles
  • 2023 – 170,901 miles
  • 2021 – 167,224 miles
  • 2020 – 160,665 miles
  • 2019 – 155,681 miles
  • 2018 – 148,155 miles
  • 2017 – 142,599 miles
  • 2016 – 137,062 miles
  • 2015 – 133,600 miles
  • 2014 – 131,444 miles
  • 2013 – 127,630 miles
  • 2012 – 113,998 miles
  • 2011 – 88,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,267 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,267 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    182,267 miles
    Test number
    601471900615
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail182,186 miles (+8,657)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,186 miles
    Test number
    456355800123
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,529 miles (+2,628)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,529 miles
    Test number
    966137148962
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass170,901 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    170,901 miles
    Test number
    305849502664
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail170,901 miles (+3,677)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,901 miles
    Test number
    168350806445
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass167,224 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    167,224 miles
    Test number
    809067552776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail167,189 miles (+6,524)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,189 miles
    Test number
    937461008134
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass160,665 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    160,665 miles
    Test number
    573251792069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail160,472 miles (+4,791)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,472 miles
    Test number
    790012590120
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  10. Pass155,681 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,681 miles
    Test number
    928199106308
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working

  11. Fail155,681 miles (+7,526)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,681 miles
    Test number
    845213123281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working

  12. Pass148,155 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    148,155 miles
    Test number
    967012177963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail148,142 miles (+5,543)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,142 miles
    Test number
    114494918441
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (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))

  14. Pass142,599 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    142,599 miles
    Test number
    629412003625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  15. Fail142,599 miles (+5,537)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,599 miles
    Test number
    263662289464
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass137,062 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    137,062 miles
    Test number
    921641327511
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper blade slightly smears screen

  17. Fail137,045 miles (+3,445)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,045 miles
    Test number
    570802655424
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper blade slightly smears screen

  18. Pass133,600 miles (+2,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    133,600 miles
    Test number
    565433448369
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside front tyres worn

  19. Pass131,444 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    131,444 miles
    Test number
    869665124267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass127,630 miles (+13,632)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    127,630 miles
    Test number
    205936523221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,998 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    113,998 miles
    Test number
    919458512190
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDrivers sun visor is insecure

  22. Fail113,997 miles (+25,846)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,997 miles
    Test number
    216997412427
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDrivers sun visor is insecure

  23. Pass88,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,151 miles
    Test number
    799661331159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,151 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,151 miles
    Test number
    976231031198
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about T5 RCX

Does T5 RCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 RCX expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 RCX?
The MOT on T5 RCX expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 RCX done?
T5 RCX was recorded at 182,267 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 6,744 miles a year.
Has T5 RCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RCX has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 RCX 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 RCX find?
T5 RCX passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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