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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 XFLMOT history

T5 XFL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 243,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
243,013 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XFL was last recorded at 243,013 miles on 23 May 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
243,012 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
10,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 243,013 miles
  • 2023 – 242,155 miles
  • 2022 – 237,898 miles
  • 2021 – 235,368 miles
  • 2019 – 231,320 miles
  • 2018 – 225,269 miles
  • 2017 – 220,318 miles
  • 2016 – 152,552 miles
  • 2015 – 199,724 miles
  • 2014 – 186,620 miles
  • 2013 – 175,586 miles
  • 2012 – 147,622 miles
  • 2011 – 143,421 miles
  • 2010 – 108,022 miles
  • 2009 – 89,536 miles
  • 2008 – 59,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,013 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brakes seizingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirtyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts due to luggageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside side bar bent

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,013 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    243,013 miles
    Test number
    314295054175
    • AdvisoryFront brakes seizing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts due to luggage

  2. Fail243,012 miles (+857)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,012 miles
    Test number
    450755648969
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested front brakes seizing & OSF pads worn to metal (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes seizing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts due to luggage

  3. Pass242,155 miles (+4,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    242,155 miles
    Test number
    862634346020
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass237,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    237,898 miles
    Test number
    250438823045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail237,896 miles (+2,528)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,896 miles
    Test number
    263594965577
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass235,368 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    235,368 miles
    Test number
    125803164495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass231,320 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    231,320 miles
    Test number
    588802001712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass225,269 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    225,269 miles
    Test number
    326226987421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass220,318 miles (+67,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    220,318 miles
    Test number
    444902553831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lens damaged

  10. Fail152,552 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,552 miles
    Test number
    179454663988
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass210,183 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    210,183 miles
    Test number
    261534389481
    • AdvisoryNearside side bar bent

  12. Fail210,171 miles (+10,447)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,171 miles
    Test number
    134917487556
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside side bar bent

  13. Pass199,724 miles (+13,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    199,724 miles
    Test number
    942533147509
    • AdvisoryH/brake on min efficiency 18%
    • AdvisoryRear screen damaged/wipers smeary

  14. Pass186,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    186,620 miles
    Test number
    469553954233
    • 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)

  15. Fail186,620 miles (+11,034)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,620 miles
    Test number
    369151954223
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass175,586 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    175,586 miles
    Test number
    957400363270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail175,290 miles (+27,668)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,290 miles
    Test number
    848435543215
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass147,622 miles (+4,201)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    147,622 miles
    Test number
    908561962231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass143,421 miles (+11,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    143,421 miles
    Test number
    989229061208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail131,446 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,446 miles
    Test number
    347222951098
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass131,446 miles (+23,424)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    131,446 miles
    Test number
    949212051009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,022 miles (+18,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    108,022 miles
    Test number
    770471940092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass89,536 miles (+30,436)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    89,536 miles
    Test number
    310692949070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,100 miles
    Test number
    704188128061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 XFL

Does T5 XFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 XFL expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 XFL?
The MOT on T5 XFL expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 XFL done?
T5 XFL was recorded at 243,013 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 10,620 miles a year.
Has T5 XFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XFL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 XFL 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 XFL find?
T5 XFL passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 5 advisories: front brakes seizing; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 2 more.

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