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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 XEKMOT history

T5 XEK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 238,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2025
Mileage
238,638 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XEK was last recorded at 238,638 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 4,129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,509 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,129 miles
Average per year
10,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 238,638 miles
  • 2023 – 234,509 miles
  • 2022 – 227,549 miles
  • 2021 – 222,913 miles
  • 2020 – 218,423 miles
  • 2019 – 216,030 miles
  • 2018 – 213,270 miles
  • 2017 – 210,920 miles
  • 2016 – 205,473 miles
  • 2015 – 196,828 miles
  • 2014 – 186,403 miles
  • 2013 – 171,915 miles
  • 2012 – 154,816 miles
  • 2011 – 138,774 miles
  • 2010 – 122,782 miles
  • 2009 – 101,574 miles
  • 2008 – 79,231 miles
  • 2007 – 78,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,638 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth sills slight corrosion.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,638 miles (+4,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    238,638 miles
    Test number
    750207284140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slight corrosion.

  2. Pass234,509 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    234,509 miles
    Test number
    102556705786
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail234,459 miles (+6,910)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,459 miles
    Test number
    256873566338
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass227,549 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    227,549 miles
    Test number
    729087418736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass222,913 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    222,913 miles
    Test number
    207456510772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail222,494 miles (+4,071)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,494 miles
    Test number
    536959977523
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating disc warped (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass218,423 miles (+2,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    218,423 miles
    Test number
    466347925686
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  8. Pass216,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    216,030 miles
    Test number
    741385275284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail216,030 miles (+2,760)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,030 miles
    Test number
    870298448859
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing 1 bolt missing off each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass213,270 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    213,270 miles
    Test number
    556775179073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded

  11. Fail213,270 miles (+2,350)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,270 miles
    Test number
    645962193867
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded

  12. Pass210,920 miles (+5,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    210,920 miles
    Test number
    331632930259
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass205,473 miles (+8,645)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    205,473 miles
    Test number
    669939098067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  14. Pass196,828 miles (+10,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    196,828 miles
    Test number
    968975485102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass186,403 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    186,403 miles
    Test number
    556144384118
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front brake flexy pipe is perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is starting to wear on edges.
    • NoteOffside front brake flexy pipe is perished

  16. Fail186,403 miles (+3,245)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,403 miles
    Test number
    529413284174
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front brake flexy pipe is perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is starting to wear on edges.
    • NoteOffside front brake flexy pipe is perished

  17. Fail183,158 miles (+11,243)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,158 miles
    Test number
    778690174054
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass171,915 miles (+17,099)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    171,915 miles
    Test number
    835660573038
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteMid rear exhaust badley corroed

  19. Pass154,816 miles (+16,042)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    154,816 miles
    Test number
    736697962032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNearside rear flexie slighly twisted
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low inside shoulder
    • NoteRear exhaust badley corroed
    • NoteSurpect offside rear coil spring corroed unable to see due to rubber raped around

  20. Pass138,774 miles (+15,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    138,774 miles
    Test number
    427230461098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass122,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    122,782 miles
    Test number
    614387550014
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail122,782 miles (+21,208)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,782 miles
    Test number
    751537250089
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass101,574 miles (+22,343)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,574 miles
    Test number
    531502769095
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine noise

  24. Pass79,231 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,231 miles
    Test number
    933094968034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail79,231 miles (+943)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,231 miles
    Test number
    792574268040
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass78,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,288 miles
    Test number
    444255157379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,288 miles (+19,344)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,288 miles
    Test number
    233924257393
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass58,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,944 miles
    Test number
    124653207066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 XEK

Does T5 XEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 XEK expired on 23 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 XEK?
The MOT on T5 XEK expired on 23 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 XEK done?
T5 XEK was recorded at 238,638 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 10,138 miles a year.
Has T5 XEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XEK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 XEK 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 XEK find?
T5 XEK passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; both sills slight corrosion..

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