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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T5 XCWMOT history

T5 XCW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
121,793 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XCW was last recorded at 121,793 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2013: 70,063 miles, lower than 179,523 miles on 28 Mar 2012.

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
120,934 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,793 miles
  • 2025 – 120,934 miles
  • 2024 – 120,044 miles
  • 2022 – 118,835 miles
  • 2021 – 115,147 miles
  • 2020 – 111,426 miles
  • 2019 – 101,279 miles
  • 2018 – 95,978 miles
  • 2017 – 88,595 miles
  • 2016 – 83,243 miles
  • 2015 – 78,847 miles
  • 2014 – 74,858 miles
  • 2013 – 70,063 miles
  • 2012 – 179,523 miles
  • 2011 – 157,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,793 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure / rubbing

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Advise n/s/f door outer handle sticks in open position

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Park brake effort only just met requirements o/s advise investigation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,793 miles (+859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    121,793 miles
    Test number
    907582682171
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,934 miles (+43)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    120,934 miles
    Test number
    386301565555
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure / rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  3. Fail120,891 miles (+847)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,891 miles
    Test number
    300202582837
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged insecure / rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component modified but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  4. Pass120,044 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,044 miles
    Test number
    413163396822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail120,034 miles (+1,199)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,034 miles
    Test number
    741690588853
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass118,835 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,835 miles
    Test number
    942957016225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail118,819 miles (+3,672)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,819 miles
    Test number
    384251898130
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

  8. Pass115,147 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,147 miles
    Test number
    984735207481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,426 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,426 miles
    Test number
    900502147440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,005 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,005 miles
    Test number
    833151320154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,921 miles (+5,642)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,921 miles
    Test number
    607070302667
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,279 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,279 miles
    Test number
    472870554611
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f door outer handle sticks in open position
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort only just met requirements o/s advise investigation

  13. Fail101,233 miles (+5,255)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,233 miles
    Test number
    302072683326
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively drivers (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f door outer handle sticks in open position
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort only just met requirements o/s advise investigation

  14. Pass95,978 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,978 miles
    Test number
    778505027652
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened HAND BRAKE CABLE DETERIORATED AND CABLE ADJUSTMENT SLACK (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/S +O/S ( MODIFIED SPRINGS FITTED) (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail95,978 miles (+7,383)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,978 miles
    Test number
    409059239719
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened HAND BRAKE CABLE DETERIORATED AND CABLE ADJUSTMENT SLACK (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/S +O/S ( MODIFIED SPRINGS FITTED) (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass88,595 miles (+5,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    88,595 miles
    Test number
    117464360204
    • AdvisoryOffside Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached WIRING IN ENGINE BAY INC REAR OF HEADLAMP AND FRONT PANEL REQUIRES ATTENTION (1.9.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside main beam intermittent fault/ wiring?

  17. Pass83,243 miles (+4,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    83,243 miles
    Test number
    107657095020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail78,847 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,847 miles
    Test number
    536392015037
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass78,847 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,847 miles
    Test number
    729452615070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,858 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,858 miles
    Test number
    765563284000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Fail74,858 miles (+4,795)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,858 miles
    Test number
    887703984026
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass70,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,063 miles
    Test number
    499650683084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Fail70,063 miles (-109,460)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,063 miles
    Test number
    176999473047
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass179,523 miles (+21,597)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    179,523 miles
    Test number
    225118582033
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT light On

  25. Pass157,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    157,926 miles
    Test number
    476586811152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail157,926 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,926 miles
    Test number
    368516111196
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T5 XCW

Does T5 XCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XCW is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XCW?
The MOT on T5 XCW is valid until 13 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 XCW done?
T5 XCW was recorded at 121,793 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026.
Has T5 XCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XCW has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 XCW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 XCW find?
T5 XCW passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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