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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T5 XABMOT history

T5 XAB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 228,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
228,163 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XAB was last recorded at 228,163 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,098 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
65 miles
Average per year
9,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,163 miles
  • 2025 – 222,684 miles
  • 2024 – 215,968 miles
  • 2023 – 209,619 miles
  • 2022 – 205,006 miles
  • 2021 – 203,509 miles
  • 2020 – 200,323 miles
  • 2019 – 197,734 miles
  • 2018 – 195,852 miles
  • 2017 – 193,127 miles
  • 2016 – 181,918 miles
  • 2015 – 158,810 miles
  • 2014 – 143,971 miles
  • 2013 – 105,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,163 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,163 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    228,163 miles
    Test number
    864029745391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Fail228,098 miles (+5,414)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,098 miles
    Test number
    160821992981
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative Right (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in inner track rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass222,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    222,684 miles
    Test number
    638914886232
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail222,684 miles (+6,716)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,684 miles
    Test number
    889956844986
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass215,968 miles (+6,349)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    215,968 miles
    Test number
    243733496144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass209,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    209,619 miles
    Test number
    701427812611
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail209,619 miles (+4,613)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,619 miles
    Test number
    279902812606
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake cable damaged both (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass205,006 miles (+1,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    205,006 miles
    Test number
    861348699532
    • AdvisoryToo clean to detect smoke emissions
  9. Pass203,509 miles (+3,186)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    203,509 miles
    Test number
    575189137257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge,close to cord construction (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge,cracking around outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity tinted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items
  10. Pass200,323 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    200,323 miles
    Test number
    294916012514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass197,734 miles (+1,882)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    197,734 miles
    Test number
    396808327404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass195,852 miles (+2,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    195,852 miles
    Test number
    628681080409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass193,127 miles (+11,209)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    193,127 miles
    Test number
    289732223402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass181,918 miles (+23,108)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    181,918 miles
    Test number
    688254254017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass158,810 miles (+14,839)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    158,810 miles
    Test number
    119749785405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass143,971 miles (+38,455)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    143,971 miles
    Test number
    116210234246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,516 miles
    Test number
    995136123236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 XAB

Does T5 XAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XAB is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XAB?
The MOT on T5 XAB is valid until 28 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 XAB done?
T5 XAB was recorded at 228,163 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 9,671 miles a year.
Has T5 XAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XAB has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 XAB 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 XAB find?
T5 XAB passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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