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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 XFAMOT history

T5 XFA is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 229,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
229,014 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XFA was last recorded at 229,014 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 8,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,034 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,980 miles
Average per year
8,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,014 miles
  • 2024 – 220,034 miles
  • 2023 – 216,462 miles
  • 2022 – 214,721 miles
  • 2021 – 212,244 miles
  • 2020 – 208,564 miles
  • 2019 – 202,931 miles
  • 2018 – 197,707 miles
  • 2017 – 186,446 miles
  • 2016 – 179,803 miles
  • 2015 – 173,465 miles
  • 2014 – 165,390 miles
  • 2013 – 147,724 miles
  • 2012 – 134,959 miles
  • 2010 – 114,835 miles
  • 2009 – 93,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,014 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner 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.

  • EXHAUST CORRODED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,014 miles (+8,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    229,014 miles
    Test number
    654409818384
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass220,034 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    220,034 miles
    Test number
    642489422641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass216,462 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    216,462 miles
    Test number
    450529720264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass214,721 miles (+2,477)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    214,721 miles
    Test number
    166950513732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass212,244 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    212,244 miles
    Test number
    645174697399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail212,227 miles (+3,663)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,227 miles
    Test number
    208475653932
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements character spacing incorrect. (0.1 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot insecure - clip missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking / but not leaking. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside rear pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass208,564 miles (+5,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    208,564 miles
    Test number
    378717229280
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED

  8. Pass202,931 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    202,931 miles
    Test number
    984493511691
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Fail202,931 miles (+5,224)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,931 miles
    Test number
    643348871631
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass197,707 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    197,707 miles
    Test number
    868814804643
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak appearing from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front slight chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail197,702 miles (+11,256)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,702 miles
    Test number
    368049468268
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak appearing from water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front slight chip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear unable to check seat belts due to baby seat fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear unable to check seat belts due to baby seat fitted

  12. Pass186,446 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    186,446 miles
    Test number
    828736748939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Fail186,446 miles (+6,643)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,446 miles
    Test number
    561150510529
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  14. Pass179,803 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    179,803 miles
    Test number
    704026195888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail173,465 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,465 miles
    Test number
    215495385044
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass173,465 miles (+8,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    173,465 miles
    Test number
    787465185010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass165,390 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    165,390 miles
    Test number
    876655164075
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail165,390 miles (+17,666)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,390 miles
    Test number
    426315464038
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  19. Pass147,724 miles (+12,765)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    147,724 miles
    Test number
    198976813460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass134,959 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    134,959 miles
    Test number
    726756912067
    • NoteDamage to bodywork.
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear discs.

  21. Fail134,959 miles (+20,124)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,959 miles
    Test number
    405253712054
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteDamage to bodywork.
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear discs.

  22. Pass114,835 miles (+20,998)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    114,835 miles
    Test number
    500103230383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,837 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,837 miles
    Test number
    293461359323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail93,835 miles7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,835 miles
    Test number
    610308849302
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 XFA

Does T5 XFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XFA is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XFA?
The MOT on T5 XFA is valid until 18 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 XFA done?
T5 XFA was recorded at 229,014 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 8,314 miles a year.
Has T5 XFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XFA has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T5 XFA 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 XFA find?
T5 XFA passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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