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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,900 cc

T5 XBDMOT history

T5 XBD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,125 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XBD was last recorded at 131,125 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,549 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
576 miles
Average per year
3,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,125 miles
  • 2025 – 130,549 miles
  • 2024 – 129,049 miles
  • 2023 – 127,780 miles
  • 2022 – 126,377 miles
  • 2021 – 125,031 miles
  • 2020 – 123,592 miles
  • 2019 – 121,160 miles
  • 2017 – 113,839 miles
  • 2016 – 106,935 miles
  • 2015 – 100,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,125 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust system corroded and detrioated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,125 miles (+576)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,125 miles
    Test number
    377238250618
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass130,549 miles (+1,500)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    130,549 miles
    Test number
    719937254667
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass129,049 miles (+1,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,049 miles
    Test number
    601288633735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass127,780 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,780 miles
    Test number
    738755660986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,377 miles (+1,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    126,377 miles
    Test number
    633395885297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass125,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,031 miles
    Test number
    194508385319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail125,031 miles (+1,439)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,031 miles
    Test number
    272617080214
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Pass123,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,592 miles
    Test number
    869758966006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,592 miles (+2,432)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,592 miles
    Test number
    541104540055
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass121,160 miles (+7,321)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,160 miles
    Test number
    231813140737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,839 miles (+6,904)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,839 miles
    Test number
    308958083035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass106,935 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    106,935 miles
    Test number
    860126393105
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and detrioated
  13. Fail106,931 miles (+6,212)3 dangerous9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,931 miles
    Test number
    755570704976
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking steering rack boot (2.3.3b)
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and detrioated
  14. Pass100,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    100,719 miles
    Test number
    769213295019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,719 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,719 miles
    Test number
    816170126093
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Questions about T5 XBD

Does T5 XBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XBD is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XBD?
The MOT on T5 XBD is valid until 18 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 XBD done?
T5 XBD was recorded at 131,125 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 3,004 miles a year.
Has T5 XBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XBD has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 XBD 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 XBD find?
T5 XBD passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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