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Volkswagen Transporter

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 XBLMOT history

T5 XBL is a beige diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
179,639 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,035 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XBL was last recorded at 179,639 miles on 8 May 2026, 6,454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,185 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,454 miles
Average per year
8,035 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,639 miles
  • 2025 – 173,185 miles
  • 2024 – 166,610 miles
  • 2023 – 161,894 miles
  • 2021 – 158,871 miles
  • 2020 – 154,321 miles
  • 2019 – 148,882 miles
  • 2018 – 141,311 miles
  • 2017 – 130,361 miles
  • 2016 – 120,179 miles
  • 2015 – 114,626 miles
  • 2014 – 109,832 miles
  • 2013 – 98,543 miles
  • 2012 – 89,584 miles
  • 2011 – 78,041 miles
  • 2010 – 63,941 miles
  • 2009 – 52,361 miles
  • 2008 – 38,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,639 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre-to-front exhaust joint loose (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,639 miles (+6,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    179,639 miles
    Test number
    471465310863
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre-to-front exhaust joint loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass173,185 miles (+6,575)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    173,185 miles
    Test number
    371641754055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,610 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    166,610 miles
    Test number
    117571228789
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Fail166,608 miles (+4,714)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,608 miles
    Test number
    306789471715
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,894 miles (+3,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    161,894 miles
    Test number
    938969598554
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass158,871 miles (+4,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,871 miles
    Test number
    533031346411
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass154,321 miles (+5,439)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,321 miles
    Test number
    136581817659
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

  8. Pass148,882 miles (+7,571)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,882 miles
    Test number
    117349381782
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged surround missing/cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 1st row surround missing/cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged surround missing/cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hard to retracked
    • AdvisoryBumper damadge

  9. Pass141,311 miles (+10,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,311 miles
    Test number
    369796375399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass130,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,361 miles
    Test number
    215211051673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail130,361 miles (+10,182)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,361 miles
    Test number
    625865522229
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass120,179 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    120,179 miles
    Test number
    606777838248
    • AdvisoryAdvise replacement of both front to rear metal brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded.
    • AdvisoryInner rear brake pads worn to approximately 5 to 6mm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt trim insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail120,179 miles (+5,553)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,179 miles
    Test number
    972139857087
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise replacement of both front to rear metal brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes corroded. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded.
    • AdvisoryInner rear brake pads worn to approximately 5 to 6mm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt trim insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass114,626 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,626 miles
    Test number
    130127249063
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear exhaust sections corroded but not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail114,623 miles (+4,791)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,623 miles
    Test number
    431949444851
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear exhaust sections corroded but not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass109,832 miles (+11,289)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    109,832 miles
    Test number
    655244654252
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded.

  17. Pass98,543 miles (+8,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    98,543 miles
    Test number
    369036553268
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass89,584 miles (+11,543)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,584 miles
    Test number
    737116562271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,041 miles (+14,100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,041 miles
    Test number
    107402151230
    • AdvisoryOuter Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail63,941 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,941 miles
    Test number
    384617150249
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall chip offside windscreen outside of swept area

  21. Pass63,941 miles (+11,580)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,941 miles
    Test number
    754577350230
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall chip offside windscreen outside of swept area

  22. Pass52,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,361 miles
    Test number
    263236269212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail52,361 miles (+14,278)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,361 miles
    Test number
    602396469265
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass38,083 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,083 miles
    Test number
    510388568277
    • NoteFront centre seatbelt stalk cover incomplete

  25. Fail38,083 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,083 miles
    Test number
    540128468219
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront centre seatbelt stalk cover incomplete

Questions about T5 XBL

Does T5 XBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XBL is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XBL?
The MOT on T5 XBL is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XBL done?
T5 XBL was recorded at 179,639 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 8,035 miles a year.
Has T5 XBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XBL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 XBL 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 XBL find?
T5 XBL passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre-to-front exhaust joint loose; offside rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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