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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 XCLMOT history

T5 XCL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 157,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
157,517 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XCL was last recorded at 157,517 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 9,429 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Aug 2021: 114,110 miles, lower than 597,148 miles on 29 May 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
148,088 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,517 miles
  • 2025 – 148,088 miles
  • 2023 – 136,593 miles
  • 2022 – 124,510 miles
  • 2021 – 114,110 miles
  • 2020 – 597,148 miles
  • 2019 – 557,615 miles
  • 2018 – 514,293 miles
  • 2017 – 464,201 miles
  • 2016 – 436,047 miles
  • 2015 – 362,113 miles
  • 2014 – 331,598 miles
  • 2013 – 282,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,517 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,517 miles (+9,429)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    157,517 miles
    Test number
    357617269877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,088 miles (+11,495)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,088 miles
    Test number
    313312030721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,593 miles (+12,083)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,593 miles
    Test number
    116791758494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,510 miles (+10,400)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,510 miles
    Test number
    193115128036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,110 miles (-483,038)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,110 miles
    Test number
    286419906531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass597,148 miles (+39,533)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    597,148 miles
    Test number
    151129163625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass557,615 miles (+43,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    557,615 miles
    Test number
    682590303150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  8. Pass514,293 miles (+50,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    514,293 miles
    Test number
    980079227998
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  9. Pass464,201 miles (+28,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    464,201 miles
    Test number
    693601200566
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  10. Pass436,047 miles (+26,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    436,047 miles
    Test number
    574679617192
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass409,160 miles (+47,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    409,160 miles
    Test number
    148729077977
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass362,113 miles (+12,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    362,113 miles
    Test number
    137591335153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass349,247 miles (+17,649)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    349,247 miles
    Test number
    697832015069
    • NoteDrivers seat base metal showing
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring bottom seat rubber

  14. Pass331,598 miles (+17,091)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    331,598 miles
    Test number
    165368954232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass314,507 miles (+14,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    314,507 miles
    Test number
    299402434412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass299,549 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    299,549 miles
    Test number
    355795114006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail299,543 miles (+17,292)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,543 miles
    Test number
    237194014089
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass282,251 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    282,251 miles
    Test number
    968671063295
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail282,230 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,230 miles
    Test number
    297419853280
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureInner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about T5 XCL

Does T5 XCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XCL is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XCL?
The MOT on T5 XCL is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XCL done?
T5 XCL was recorded at 157,517 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026.
Has T5 XCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XCL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on T5 XCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 XCL find?
T5 XCL passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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