Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T5 XEAMOT history
T5 XEA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,369 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 113,369 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,765 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XEA was last recorded at 113,369 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 113,369 miles · 11 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,765 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,369 miles
- 2025 – 109,910 miles
- 2024 – 103,557 miles
- 2023 – 97,476 miles
- 2022 – 87,663 miles
- 2021 – 78,505 miles
- 2020 – 72,080 miles
- 2019 – 69,656 miles
- 2018 – 64,746 miles
- 2017 – 58,000 miles
- 2016 – 51,810 miles
- 2015 – 46,807 miles
- 2014 – 41,759 miles
- 2013 – 36,873 miles
- 2012 – 30,342 miles
- 2011 – 25,291 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,369 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Fog light inoperative
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Power steering noisy and rough when rotated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 113,369 miles
- Test number
- 816048574892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,369 miles (+3,459)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,369 miles
- Test number
- 398288487348
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass109,910 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 109,910 miles
- Test number
- 612620738021
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperative
- AdvisoryPower steering noisy and rough when rotated
Fail109,910 miles (+6,353)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,910 miles
- Test number
- 501397870073
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inoperative
- AdvisoryPower steering noisy and rough when rotated
Pass103,557 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 103,557 miles
- Test number
- 797087971184
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryHead light switch faulty , sometimes brings fog lights on
Fail103,557 miles (+6,081)1 dangerous6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,557 miles
- Test number
- 896609284682
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play also noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHead light switch faulty , sometimes brings fog lights on
Pass97,476 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 97,476 miles
- Test number
- 678700225630
- AdvisoryDriver's seat belt buckle casing missing but still operational.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.
- AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion beginning to appear on vehicle.
Fail97,476 miles (+9,813)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,476 miles
- Test number
- 850599882435
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryDriver's seat belt buckle casing missing but still operational.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.
- AdvisoryVarious points of corrosion beginning to appear on vehicle.
Pass87,663 miles (+9,158)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 87,663 miles
- Test number
- 968638648949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,505 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 78,505 miles
- Test number
- 147244898739
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail78,505 miles (+6,425)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,505 miles
- Test number
- 126020914876
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass72,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 72,080 miles
- Test number
- 455423956304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,080 miles (+2,424)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,080 miles
- Test number
- 997136480872
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded feed pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded return pipe from rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass69,656 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 69,656 miles
- Test number
- 637733147164
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Fail69,656 miles (+4,910)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,656 miles
- Test number
- 688617540227
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Pass64,746 miles (+6,746)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 64,746 miles
- Test number
- 359547835236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,000 miles (+6,190)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 58,000 miles
- Test number
- 758389601689
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt stalk plastic cover broken
Pass51,810 miles (+5,003)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 51,810 miles
- Test number
- 866942938577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,807 miles (+5,048)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 46,807 miles
- Test number
- 299106145418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,759 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 41,759 miles
- Test number
- 165480044118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,759 miles (+4,886)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,759 miles
- Test number
- 998680144146
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass36,873 miles (+6,531)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 36,873 miles
- Test number
- 529614033195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,342 miles (+5,051)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 30,342 miles
- Test number
- 408220952187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,291 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 25,291 miles
- Test number
- 138123821184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 XEA
- Does T5 XEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XEA is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XEA?
- The MOT on T5 XEA is valid until 11 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 XEA done?
- T5 XEA was recorded at 113,369 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,765 miles a year.
- Has T5 XEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XEA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 XEA 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 XEA find?
- T5 XEA passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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