Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
T5 XBHMOT history
T5 XBH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 263,657 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 263,657 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,545 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XBH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 10 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XBH was last recorded at 263,657 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 263,648 miles · 29 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 8,545 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 263,657 miles
- 2025 – 263,404 miles
- 2024 – 262,726 miles
- 2023 – 262,013 miles
- 2021 – 256,459 miles
- 2020 – 250,948 miles
- 2019 – 245,697 miles
- 2018 – 241,429 miles
- 2017 – 237,233 miles
- 2016 – 233,231 miles
- 2015 – 227,087 miles
- 2014 – 223,174 miles
- 2013 – 215,446 miles
- 2012 – 199,766 miles
- 2010 – 165,044 miles
- 2008 – 112,343 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass263,657 miles
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rubber components showing signs of perishing and crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle and suspension components showing signs of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass263,657 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 263,657 miles
- Test number
- 677767939261
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rubber components showing signs of perishing and cracking
- AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle and suspension components showing signs of corrosion
Fail263,648 miles (+244)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,648 miles
- Test number
- 239191534148
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s/f and o/s/f head lights cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rubber components showing signs of perishing and cracking
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Propshaft bear rubber perished
- AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle and suspension components showing signs of corrosion
Pass263,404 miles (+678)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 263,404 miles
- Test number
- 307386514267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass262,726 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 262,726 miles
- Test number
- 829084571437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail262,724 miles (+711)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,724 miles
- Test number
- 343733186370
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation NOT WORKING (1.1.15 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass262,013 miles (+5,554)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 262,013 miles
- Test number
- 894308248402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass256,459 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 256,459 miles
- Test number
- 321542577651
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Fail256,442 miles (+5,494)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,442 miles
- Test number
- 674355309714
- MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass250,948 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 250,948 miles
- Test number
- 876232186779
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Fail250,948 miles (+5,251)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,948 miles
- Test number
- 870256387655
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Pass245,697 miles (+27)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 245,697 miles
- Test number
- 830230313889
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mounting notchy when steering being turned
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection
Fail245,670 miles (+4,241)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,670 miles
- Test number
- 800882769846
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mounting notchy when steering being turned
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection
Pass241,429 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 241,429 miles
- Test number
- 806449269611
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensing wire disconnected
Fail241,413 miles (+4,180)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,413 miles
- Test number
- 987297431004
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensing wire disconnected
Pass237,233 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 237,233 miles
- Test number
- 546436730642
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail237,230 miles (+3,999)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,230 miles
- Test number
- 567773244764
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass233,231 miles (+6,144)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 233,231 miles
- Test number
- 489756362886
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake effort only just met requirements
Pass227,087 miles (+35)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 227,087 miles
- Test number
- 537509820959
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail227,052 miles (+3,878)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,052 miles
- Test number
- 841929190487
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass223,174 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 223,174 miles
- Test number
- 407729284292
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail223,161 miles (+7,715)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,161 miles
- Test number
- 768653384211
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass215,446 miles (+955)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 215,446 miles
- Test number
- 116532693279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail214,491 miles (+14,725)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,491 miles
- Test number
- 256937073244
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass199,766 miles (+34,722)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 199,766 miles
- Test number
- 387685782257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,044 miles (+52,701)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 165,044 miles
- Test number
- 802811580243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,343 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 112,343 miles
- Test number
- 354388788457
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail112,343 miles4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,343 miles
- Test number
- 453598388258
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T5 XBH
- Does T5 XBH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XBH is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XBH?
- The MOT on T5 XBH is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 XBH done?
- T5 XBH was recorded at 263,657 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 8,545 miles a year.
- Has T5 XBH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XBH has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 XBH 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 XBH find?
- T5 XBH passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; all rubber components showing signs of perishing and cracking; sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear subframe corroded, and 1 more.
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