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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 XCMMOT history

T5 XCM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 227,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
227,459 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XCM was last recorded at 227,459 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 9,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Mar 2013: 140,112 miles, lower than 204,923 miles on 20 Aug 2010.

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
218,450 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,009 miles
Average per year
5,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 227,459 miles
  • 2024 – 218,450 miles
  • 2023 – 208,550 miles
  • 2022 – 199,357 miles
  • 2021 – 186,878 miles
  • 2020 – 176,158 miles
  • 2019 – 164,542 miles
  • 2018 – 159,536 miles
  • 2017 – 155,416 miles
  • 2016 – 153,650 miles
  • 2015 – 145,794 miles
  • 2014 – 140,522 miles
  • 2013 – 140,112 miles
  • 2010 – 204,923 miles
  • 2009 – 177,955 miles
  • 2008 – 129,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,459 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.

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,459 miles (+9,009)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    227,459 miles
    Test number
    696853617461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass218,450 miles (+9,900)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    218,450 miles
    Test number
    720280462898
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass208,550 miles (+9,193)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    208,550 miles
    Test number
    684272684810
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass199,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    199,357 miles
    Test number
    832531779678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail199,357 miles (+12,479)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,357 miles
    Test number
    883757545592
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass186,878 miles (+10,720)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    186,878 miles
    Test number
    696359983046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass176,158 miles (+11,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    176,158 miles
    Test number
    920704514794
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass164,542 miles (+5,006)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    164,542 miles
    Test number
    354478749522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,536 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    159,536 miles
    Test number
    489732983144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,416 miles (+1,766)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    155,416 miles
    Test number
    230707791437
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  11. Pass153,650 miles (+7,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    153,650 miles
    Test number
    746070880031
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  12. Fail145,794 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,794 miles
    Test number
    527923655170
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass145,794 miles (+5,272)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    145,794 miles
    Test number
    689653255148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail140,522 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,522 miles
    Test number
    637111764107
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass140,522 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    140,522 miles
    Test number
    707841164169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass140,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    140,112 miles
    Test number
    947547463047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail140,112 miles (-64,811)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,112 miles
    Test number
    127637063009
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass204,923 miles (+26,968)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    204,923 miles
    Test number
    291272330258
    • NoteFront brake hoses starting to perish & crack
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear exhaust section rusting
    • NoteRear inner brake pads wearingvery low & warning wire broken!

  19. Pass177,955 miles (+48,810)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    177,955 miles
    Test number
    320489229434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass129,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    129,145 miles
    Test number
    570166628249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 XCM

Does T5 XCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XCM is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 XCM?
The MOT on T5 XCM is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XCM done?
T5 XCM was recorded at 227,459 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,683 miles a year.
Has T5 XCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XCM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T5 XCM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 XCM find?
T5 XCM passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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