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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 XGBMOT history

T5 XGB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 75,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
75,460 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XGB was last recorded at 75,460 miles on 1 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2025: 75,460 miles, lower than 77,101 miles on 12 Nov 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
77,101 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Average per year
3,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,460 miles
  • 2024 – 77,101 miles
  • 2023 – 67,013 miles
  • 2022 – 61,969 miles
  • 2021 – 60,254 miles
  • 2020 – 58,247 miles
  • 2019 – 54,647 miles
  • 2018 – 53,653 miles
  • 2017 – 52,915 miles
  • 2016 – 49,459 miles
  • 2015 – 42,774 miles
  • 2014 – 36,569 miles
  • 2013 – 29,074 miles
  • 2012 – 21,483 miles
  • 2011 – 17,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,460 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Center exhaust box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,460 miles (-1,641)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    75,460 miles
    Test number
    482460858207
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass77,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    77,101 miles
    Test number
    608121068871
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail77,101 miles (+10,088)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,101 miles
    Test number
    394357389016
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass67,013 miles (+5,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    67,013 miles
    Test number
    387346109182
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass61,969 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,969 miles
    Test number
    930789653587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass60,254 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    60,254 miles
    Test number
    566505404607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,247 miles (+3,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,247 miles
    Test number
    306969592144
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres worn edges and starting to perish/crack on tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass54,647 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,647 miles
    Test number
    768831396672
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail54,647 miles (+994)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,647 miles
    Test number
    422995124154
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass53,653 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,653 miles
    Test number
    291113455638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,915 miles (+3,456)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,915 miles
    Test number
    979610098078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,459 miles (+6,685)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    212901818965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,774 miles
    Test number
    947760845125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail42,774 miles (+6,205)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,774 miles
    Test number
    386450945130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
  15. Pass36,569 miles (+7,495)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    36,569 miles
    Test number
    218433144105
    • NoteTyres a little worn on inside edges
  16. Pass29,074 miles (+7,591)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    29,074 miles
    Test number
    547174343154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,483 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,483 miles
    Test number
    688672642144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,535 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,535 miles
    Test number
    368056941198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    16,842 miles
    Test number
    105411391032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T5 XGB

Does T5 XGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XGB is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 XGB?
The MOT on T5 XGB is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XGB done?
T5 XGB was recorded at 75,460 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,996 miles a year.
Has T5 XGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XGB has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 XGB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 XGB find?
T5 XGB passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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