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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 XBNMOT history

T5 XBN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 187,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
187,675 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XBN was last recorded at 187,675 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,672 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,675 miles
  • 2024 – 185,272 miles
  • 2023 – 180,258 miles
  • 2022 – 174,065 miles
  • 2021 – 170,206 miles
  • 2020 – 164,375 miles
  • 2019 – 147,480 miles
  • 2018 – 146,382 miles
  • 2017 – 143,933 miles
  • 2016 – 136,213 miles
  • 2015 – 130,448 miles
  • 2014 – 116,872 miles
  • 2013 – 100,933 miles
  • 2012 – 74,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,675 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 14 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,675 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    187,675 miles
    Test number
    181693943750
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail187,672 miles (+2,400)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,672 miles
    Test number
    287943966570
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass185,272 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    185,272 miles
    Test number
    951346503013
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail185,270 miles (+1,432)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,270 miles
    Test number
    240312855578
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass183,838 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    183,838 miles
    Test number
    299735829862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail183,836 miles (+3,578)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,836 miles
    Test number
    836057269781
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass180,258 miles (+2)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    180,258 miles
    Test number
    836128507079
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail180,256 miles (+6,191)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,256 miles
    Test number
    872376004869
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass174,065 miles (+33)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    174,065 miles
    Test number
    719805067661
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail174,032 miles (+3,826)4 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,032 miles
    Test number
    153703536425
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass170,206 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    170,206 miles
    Test number
    147096190447
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail170,202 miles (+5,827)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,202 miles
    Test number
    376994073547
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass164,375 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    164,375 miles
    Test number
    903270747553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail164,370 miles (+16,890)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,370 miles
    Test number
    158218008971
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass147,480 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,480 miles
    Test number
    409786624507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass146,382 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    146,382 miles
    Test number
    210939827771
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisorySteering slightly noisy on lock to lock

  17. Fail146,380 miles (+2,447)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,380 miles
    Test number
    221743283262
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  18. Pass143,933 miles (+7,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    143,933 miles
    Test number
    988319076960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass136,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    136,213 miles
    Test number
    921289710757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail136,213 miles (+5,765)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,213 miles
    Test number
    312655420860
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass130,448 miles (+13,576)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    130,448 miles
    Test number
    388617795051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass116,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,872 miles
    Test number
    198447674420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail116,872 miles (+15,939)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,872 miles
    Test number
    527057174028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  24. Pass100,933 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,933 miles
    Test number
    615116963068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail100,794 miles (+25,815)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,794 miles
    Test number
    276315163053
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass74,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,979 miles
    Test number
    266185062004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 XBN

Does T5 XBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XBN is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 XBN?
The MOT on T5 XBN is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XBN done?
T5 XBN was recorded at 187,675 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 8,269 miles a year.
Has T5 XBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XBN has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 XBN 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 XBN find?
T5 XBN passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage.

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