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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 XEVMOT history

T5 XEV is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 204,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
204,298 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XEV was last recorded at 204,298 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 3,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,090 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,208 miles
Average per year
8,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,298 miles
  • 2024 – 201,090 miles
  • 2023 – 192,433 miles
  • 2022 – 187,012 miles
  • 2020 – 181,666 miles
  • 2019 – 159,392 miles
  • 2018 – 135,213 miles
  • 2017 – 126,937 miles
  • 2016 – 118,143 miles
  • 2015 – 117,043 miles
  • 2014 – 113,906 miles
  • 2013 – 111,236 miles
  • 2012 – 105,266 miles
  • 2011 – 94,442 miles
  • 2010 – 81,665 miles
  • 2009 – 71,125 miles
  • 2008 – 59,979 miles
  • 2007 – 45,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,298 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osr / nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Driver's seat ripped to frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,298 miles (+3,208)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    204,298 miles
    Test number
    698662662759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osr / nsr (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 osr / nsr (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass201,090 miles (+8,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    201,090 miles
    Test number
    443218734981
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass192,433 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    192,433 miles
    Test number
    823432181660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail192,381 miles (+5,369)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,381 miles
    Test number
    309554565213
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass187,012 miles (+115)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    187,012 miles
    Test number
    650189099492
    • AdvisoryDriver's seat ripped to frame
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail186,897 miles (+5,231)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,897 miles
    Test number
    801322398750
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's seat ripped to frame
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass181,666 miles (+10)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    181,666 miles
    Test number
    673137028366
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet missing time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inop

  8. Fail181,656 miles (+22,264)1 dangerous6 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,656 miles
    Test number
    563772863148
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has become detatched (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inop

  9. Pass159,392 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,392 miles
    Test number
    314866642574
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt latch cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail159,388 miles (+24,175)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,388 miles
    Test number
    948655430640
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt latch cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass135,213 miles (+8,276)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    135,213 miles
    Test number
    258916225697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,937 miles (+8,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    126,937 miles
    Test number
    741956145127
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust getting weak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

  13. Pass118,143 miles (+1,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,143 miles
    Test number
    927246190844
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust sections getting weak

  14. Pass117,043 miles (+3,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,043 miles
    Test number
    685123533930
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust sections getting weak

  15. Pass113,906 miles (+2,670)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    113,906 miles
    Test number
    576078254208
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMiddle and rear exhaust getting weak

  16. Pass111,236 miles (+5,970)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,236 miles
    Test number
    316366563221
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s rear brake slightly tight
    • NoteRear exhaust weak

  17. Pass105,266 miles (+10,824)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,266 miles
    Test number
    115768562267
    • AdvisoryInner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust weak

  18. Pass94,442 miles (+12,777)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,442 miles
    Test number
    959465251273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,665 miles (+10,540)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    81,665 miles
    Test number
    681003060202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,125 miles (+11,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,125 miles
    Test number
    423114969234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass59,979 miles (+14,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,979 miles
    Test number
    120744258241
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,823 miles
    Test number
    120847767248
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 XEV

Does T5 XEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XEV is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 XEV?
The MOT on T5 XEV is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XEV done?
T5 XEV was recorded at 204,298 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 8,756 miles a year.
Has T5 XEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XEV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 XEV 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 XEV find?
T5 XEV passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 osr / nsr, and 2 more.

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