Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T5 XGOMOT history

T5 XGO is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 469,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
469,766 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
14,430 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T5 XGO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XGO was last recorded at 469,766 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 5,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
464,467 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,299 miles
Average per year
14,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 469,766 miles
  • 2025 – 464,467 miles
  • 2024 – 459,803 miles
  • 2023 – 454,172 miles
  • 2022 – 447,543 miles
  • 2021 – 439,613 miles
  • 2019 – 434,150 miles
  • 2017 – 428,177 miles
  • 2016 – 425,726 miles
  • 2015 – 422,949 miles
  • 2014 – 326,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass469,766 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn on edges.inner and outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass469,766 miles (+5,299)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    469,766 miles
    Test number
    362343260223
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Pass464,467 miles (+4,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    464,467 miles
    Test number
    543819851774
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin peeling
  3. Pass459,803 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    459,803 miles
    Test number
    820961169662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass454,172 miles (+31)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    454,172 miles
    Test number
    765934516815
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn on edges.inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail454,141 miles (+6,598)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    454,141 miles
    Test number
    177060570676
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm steering arm in rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn on edges.inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass447,543 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    447,543 miles
    Test number
    586547845190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail447,448 miles (+7,835)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    447,448 miles
    Test number
    355064493856
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass439,613 miles (+5,463)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    439,613 miles
    Test number
    870814378732
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in wheel.
  9. Pass434,150 miles (+4,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    434,150 miles
    Test number
    911281995021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass429,586 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    429,586 miles
    Test number
    525562064272
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Fail429,579 miles (+1,402)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    429,579 miles
    Test number
    738410366857
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass428,177 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    428,177 miles
    Test number
    141435474928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass425,726 miles (+2,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    425,726 miles
    Test number
    358635387873
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels have slight play in inner rackends/front struts
  14. Pass422,949 miles (+96,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    422,949 miles
    Test number
    440573843392
    • AdvisoryLow Emitter
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass326,624 miles (+24,170)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    326,624 miles
    Test number
    785547624211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass302,454 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    302,454 miles
    Test number
    525096954166
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  17. Fail302,454 miles3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,454 miles
    Test number
    735276054171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about T5 XGO

Does T5 XGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XGO is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XGO?
The MOT on T5 XGO is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XGO done?
T5 XGO was recorded at 469,766 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 14,430 miles a year.
Has T5 XGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XGO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 XGO 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 XGO find?
T5 XGO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

Browse all T5X registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.