Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T5 RXLMOT history
T5 RXL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 113,437 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 113,437 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,473 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 RXL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 11 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 RXL was last recorded at 113,437 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,240 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 197 miles
- Average per year
- 5,473 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,437 miles
- 2025 – 113,240 miles
- 2024 – 112,741 miles
- 2023 – 111,862 miles
- 2022 – 110,665 miles
- 2021 – 110,409 miles
- 2020 – 109,713 miles
- 2019 – 108,858 miles
- 2018 – 107,610 miles
- 2017 – 103,835 miles
- 2016 – 97,538 miles
- 2015 – 90,294 miles
- 2014 – 84,418 miles
- 2013 – 73,053 miles
- 2012 – 61,673 miles
- 2011 – 50,994 miles
- 2010 – 40,066 miles
- 2009 – 27,939 miles
- 2008 – 13,361 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,437 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 system deteriorated.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,437 miles (+197)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 113,437 miles
- Test number
- 254955208125
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass113,240 miles (+499)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2026
- Odometer
- 113,240 miles
- Test number
- 234860579398
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass112,741 miles (+879)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2025
- Odometer
- 112,741 miles
- Test number
- 895025438684
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass111,862 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 111,862 miles
- Test number
- 538848977249
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer edge of tread (245/50ZR18). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from flexi hose to front of vehicle, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer edge of tread (245/50ZR18). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from caliper to flexi hose, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from flexi hose to front of vehicle, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Fail111,862 miles (+1,197)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,862 miles
- Test number
- 336202028385
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer edge of tread (245/50ZR18). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from flexi hose to front of vehicle, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on outer edge of tread (245/50ZR18). (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from caliper to flexi hose, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe from flexi hose to front of vehicle, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,665 miles (+256)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2023
- Odometer
- 110,665 miles
- Test number
- 506684153576
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspension arm pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suspension arm pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,409 miles (+696)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 110,409 miles
- Test number
- 379122852582
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mid and rear box secondary skin corroded.
Pass109,713 miles (+855)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 109,713 miles
- Test number
- 140931491219
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight deterioration in fold of rubber boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mid section box and rear exhaust box have corroded second skin (not leaking exhaust fumes).
Pass108,858 miles (+1,248)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 108,858 miles
- Test number
- 698154094066
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded from mid-section to back box but not leaking exhaust gaskets or structurally weakened.
Pass107,610 miles (+3,775)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 107,610 miles
- Test number
- 500820663567
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edges and slightly perished.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly perished.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edges and slightly perished.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly perished.
Pass103,835 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 103,835 miles
- Test number
- 432076896012
- AdvisoryRear seat folded down making it unable to check rear seat belts
Fail103,835 miles (+6,297)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,835 miles
- Test number
- 251056712384
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear seat folded down making it unable to check rear seat belts
Pass97,538 miles (+7,244)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 97,538 miles
- Test number
- 453249261273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,294 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 90,294 miles
- Test number
- 556010355107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,293 miles (+5,875)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,293 miles
- Test number
- 126368145181
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Pass84,418 miles (+11,365)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 84,418 miles
- Test number
- 646966104008
- NoteFront windscreen cracked but not in swept area or drivers view of the road
Pass73,053 miles (+11,380)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 73,053 miles
- Test number
- 129701513472
- 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)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass61,673 miles (+10,679)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 61,673 miles
- Test number
- 358329002086
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly on outside edges
- NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked
Pass50,994 miles (+10,928)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 50,994 miles
- Test number
- 209904301057
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteFront no. plate
- NoteFront pads low
- NoteO/s mirror
Pass40,066 miles (+12,127)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 40,066 miles
- Test number
- 971542110088
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked
Pass27,939 miles (+14,578)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 27,939 miles
- Test number
- 290705409028
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass13,361 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 13,361 miles
- Test number
- 400834008005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 RXL
- Does T5 RXL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RXL is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 RXL?
- The MOT on T5 RXL is valid until 17 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 RXL done?
- T5 RXL was recorded at 113,437 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 5,473 miles a year.
- Has T5 RXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 RXL has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on T5 RXL 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 RXL find?
- T5 RXL passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front coil spring corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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