Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T5 SXJMOT history
T5 SXJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 149,832 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 149,832 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,691 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 SXJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 SXJ was last recorded at 149,832 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,285 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,547 miles
- Average per year
- 5,691 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,832 miles
- 2025 – 148,285 miles
- 2024 – 145,720 miles
- 2023 – 140,004 miles
- 2022 – 135,898 miles
- 2021 – 132,607 miles
- 2019 – 129,338 miles
- 2018 – 128,997 miles
- 2016 – 127,297 miles
- 2015 – 124,951 miles
- 2014 – 122,272 miles
- 2013 – 117,354 miles
- 2012 – 109,609 miles
- 2011 – 95,826 miles
- 2010 – 84,280 miles
- 2009 – 71,978 miles
- 2008 – 58,586 miles
- 2007 – 43,536 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,832 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBack box rusty and peeling away
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.
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Back box casing rusty and peeling away
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear getting low 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 23 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,832 miles (+1,547)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 149,832 miles
- Test number
- 107214123982
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBack box rusty and peeling away
Pass148,285 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 148,285 miles
- Test number
- 871514146546
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBack box casing rusty and peeling away
Fail148,284 miles (+2,564)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,284 miles
- Test number
- 252426178807
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBack box casing rusty and peeling away
Pass145,720 miles (+5,716)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 145,720 miles
- Test number
- 856659107946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,004 miles (+102)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 140,004 miles
- Test number
- 412077103458
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail139,902 miles (+4,004)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,902 miles
- Test number
- 898587011351
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear getting low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,898 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 135,898 miles
- Test number
- 786820064874
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,881 miles (+3,274)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,881 miles
- Test number
- 349721687270
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass132,607 miles (+3,269)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 132,607 miles
- Test number
- 457716025621
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated pump up (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads getting down (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass129,338 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 129,338 miles
- Test number
- 340143685893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,308 miles (+311)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,308 miles
- Test number
- 662795006524
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass128,997 miles (+1,700)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 128,997 miles
- Test number
- 901365142058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,297 miles (+2,346)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 127,297 miles
- Test number
- 690265603827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,951 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 124,951 miles
- Test number
- 590355989265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,951 miles (+2,679)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,951 miles
- Test number
- 158219205270
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth front tyres slight wear
Pass122,272 miles (+4,918)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 122,272 miles
- Test number
- 935810314279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,354 miles (+678)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 117,354 miles
- Test number
- 885857383111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,676 miles (+7,067)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,676 miles
- Test number
- 697161643122
- FailureCentre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Fail109,609 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,609 miles
- Test number
- 246148492190
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass109,609 miles (+13,783)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 109,609 miles
- Test number
- 689238192138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,826 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 95,826 miles
- Test number
- 317560601201
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail95,826 miles (+11,546)5 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,826 miles
- Test number
- 665740501277
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass84,280 miles (+12,302)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 84,280 miles
- Test number
- 752434390144
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteO/s front & n/s centre seat belts slight fraying
Pass71,978 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 71,978 miles
- Test number
- 170853509284
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNear side mirror held with tape
Fail71,978 miles (+13,392)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,978 miles
- Test number
- 504563609284
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNear side mirror held with tape
Fail58,586 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,586 miles
- Test number
- 121000308252
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass58,586 miles (+15,050)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 58,586 miles
- Test number
- 924840008287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 43,536 miles
- Test number
- 684504807293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,536 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,536 miles
- Test number
- 192174007238
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about T5 SXJ
- Does T5 SXJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SXJ is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 SXJ?
- The MOT on T5 SXJ is valid until 16 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 SXJ done?
- T5 SXJ was recorded at 149,832 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,691 miles a year.
- Has T5 SXJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 SXJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 SXJ 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 SXJ find?
- T5 SXJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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