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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T5 XBVMOT history

T5 XBV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 191,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
191,229 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XBV was last recorded at 191,229 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,077 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,152 miles
Average per year
9,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,229 miles
  • 2025 – 190,077 miles
  • 2024 – 188,288 miles
  • 2023 – 186,867 miles
  • 2022 – 183,948 miles
  • 2021 – 178,967 miles
  • 2020 – 175,555 miles
  • 2019 – 169,410 miles
  • 2018 – 163,164 miles
  • 2017 – 159,678 miles
  • 2016 – 152,739 miles
  • 2015 – 147,553 miles
  • 2014 – 128,946 miles
  • 2013 – 103,458 miles
  • 2012 – 64,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,229 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and componentsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged clip plastic surround missing but functions OK (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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.

  • Under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,229 miles (+1,152)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    191,229 miles
    Test number
    344415249662
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged clip plastic surround missing but functions OK (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass190,077 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    190,077 miles
    Test number
    319820238107
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

  3. Fail190,077 miles (+1,789)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,077 miles
    Test number
    456789824344
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement calliper parking brake pivot/linkage (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

  4. Pass188,288 miles (+1,421)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    188,288 miles
    Test number
    681038064644
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

  5. Pass186,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    186,867 miles
    Test number
    340958987832
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

  6. Fail186,867 miles (+2,919)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,867 miles
    Test number
    755337654535
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread lifting on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

  7. Pass183,948 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    183,948 miles
    Test number
    511229256159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

  8. Fail183,948 miles (+4,981)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,948 miles
    Test number
    448632328039
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components

  9. Pass178,967 miles (+3,412)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    178,967 miles
    Test number
    130522417373
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryMiddle box corroded
    • AdvisoryMiddle box corroded

  10. Pass175,555 miles (+6,145)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    175,555 miles
    Test number
    456087985792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass169,410 miles (+6,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    169,410 miles
    Test number
    702273196333
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass163,164 miles (+3,486)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    163,164 miles
    Test number
    904438986436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass159,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    159,678 miles
    Test number
    953935239350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail159,678 miles (+6,939)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,678 miles
    Test number
    154717174849
    • Repaired at testFuel tank insecure LPG tank hanging down, two bolts missing (7.2.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass152,739 miles (+5,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    152,739 miles
    Test number
    235495792424
    • Advisory2x nails in n/s rear tyre

  16. Pass147,553 miles (+18,607)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    147,553 miles
    Test number
    887871775055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass128,946 miles (+25,488)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    128,946 miles
    Test number
    329228054029
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail103,458 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,458 miles
    Test number
    155170663040
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass103,458 miles (+39,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,458 miles
    Test number
    565800563097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,270 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,270 miles
    Test number
    567640962036
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Fail64,270 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,270 miles
    Test number
    167350962030
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about T5 XBV

Does T5 XBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XBV is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XBV?
The MOT on T5 XBV is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XBV done?
T5 XBV was recorded at 191,229 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 9,059 miles a year.
Has T5 XBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XBV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 XBV 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 XBV find?
T5 XBV passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak; lower outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring prescribed areas and components, and 1 more.

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