Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
T5 XGLMOT history
T5 XGL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 197,873 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 197,873 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 11 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,512 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XGL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 6 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XGL was last recorded at 197,873 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 197,872 miles · 10 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 8,512 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 197,873 miles
- 2025 – 192,921 miles
- 2024 – 187,159 miles
- 2023 – 176,781 miles
- 2022 – 168,279 miles
- 2020 – 161,280 miles
- 2019 – 152,578 miles
- 2018 – 146,168 miles
- 2017 – 133,032 miles
- 2016 – 118,540 miles
- 2014 – 99,479 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,873 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryAdvise condition of centre exhaust boxRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryAdvise power steering noisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 19 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,873 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 197,873 miles
- Test number
- 171553577096
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAdvise condition of centre exhaust box
- AdvisoryAdvise power steering noisy
Fail197,872 miles (+4,951)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,872 miles
- Test number
- 379697477489
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAdvise condition of centre exhaust box
- AdvisoryAdvise power steering noisy
Pass192,921 miles (+5,762)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 192,921 miles
- Test number
- 285387723997
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass187,159 miles (+34)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 187,159 miles
- Test number
- 623278959500
- AdvisorySlight wear front brake discs
Fail187,125 miles (+10,344)5 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,125 miles
- Test number
- 636123274310
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass176,781 miles (+47)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 176,781 miles
- Test number
- 171413032875
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail176,734 miles (+8,455)2 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,734 miles
- Test number
- 462012717381
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass168,279 miles (+6,999)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 168,279 miles
- Test number
- 722570877506
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass161,280 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 161,280 miles
- Test number
- 170532130282
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail161,280 miles (+8,702)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,280 miles
- Test number
- 259899116686
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass152,578 miles (+6,410)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 152,578 miles
- Test number
- 459790712307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,168 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 146,168 miles
- Test number
- 941324698626
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,133 miles (+13,101)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,133 miles
- Test number
- 933842314803
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAntiroll bar D bushes are worn
Pass133,032 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 133,032 miles
- Test number
- 162532607491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,027 miles (+14,487)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,027 miles
- Test number
- 776519847031
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass118,540 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 118,540 miles
- Test number
- 300608503744
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Fail118,540 miles (+19,061)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,540 miles
- Test number
- 175684644186
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Fail99,479 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,479 miles
- Test number
- 356053224392
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass99,479 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 99,479 miles
- Test number
- 709263824326
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about T5 XGL
- Does T5 XGL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XGL is valid until 20 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XGL?
- The MOT on T5 XGL is valid until 20 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 XGL done?
- T5 XGL was recorded at 197,873 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 8,512 miles a year.
- Has T5 XGL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XGL has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 XGL 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 XGL find?
- T5 XGL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16; advise condition of centre exhaust box; advise power steering noisy.
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