Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T5 XHCMOT history
T5 XHC is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,054 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 86,054 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,352 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XHC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 17 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XHC was last recorded at 86,054 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Feb 2025: 78,437 miles, lower than 79,433 miles on 3 Feb 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 86,053 miles · 6 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 4,352 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,054 miles
- 2025 – 78,437 miles
- 2024 – 71,623 miles
- 2023 – 63,357 miles
- 2022 – 55,234 miles
- 2021 – 47,478 miles
- 2020 – 43,220 miles
- 2019 – 41,989 miles
- 2018 – 40,687 miles
- 2017 – 38,106 miles
- 2016 – 35,706 miles
- 2015 – 34,232 miles
- 2014 – 32,908 miles
- 2013 – 29,894 miles
- 2012 – 26,678 miles
- 2011 – 21,019 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,054 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed slide door (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBack box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded 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.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SHOCKS
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,054 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 86,054 miles
- Test number
- 499843307939
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed slide door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBack box corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Fail86,053 miles (+7,616)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,053 miles
- Test number
- 614506095569
- DangerousRear Lower Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed slide door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBack box corroded
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
Pass78,437 miles (-996)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 78,437 miles
- Test number
- 981917294864
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SHOCKS (5.3.2 (b))
Fail79,433 miles (+7,810)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,433 miles
- Test number
- 713138458567
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements HI LEVEL STOP LAMP FLASHES INSTEAD OF EMITTING CONSTANT LIGHT (4.3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SHOCKS (5.3.2 (b))
Pass71,623 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 71,623 miles
- Test number
- 161075640851
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides,o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail71,622 miles (+8,265)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,622 miles
- Test number
- 550952370815
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides,o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass63,357 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 63,357 miles
- Test number
- 962351905840
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail63,353 miles (+8,119)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,353 miles
- Test number
- 583652405752
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass55,234 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 55,234 miles
- Test number
- 875699598444
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail55,234 miles (+7,756)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,234 miles
- Test number
- 432047962678
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass47,478 miles (+4,258)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 47,478 miles
- Test number
- 869370255579
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 43,220 miles
- Test number
- 313252292225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,220 miles (+1,231)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,220 miles
- Test number
- 635036557879
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass41,989 miles (+1,302)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2020
- Odometer
- 41,989 miles
- Test number
- 490855779224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,687 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 40,687 miles
- Test number
- 287423031941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,686 miles (+2,580)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,686 miles
- Test number
- 251376017471
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass38,106 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 38,106 miles
- Test number
- 384888143032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,106 miles (+2,400)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,106 miles
- Test number
- 240431529545
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass35,706 miles (+1,474)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 35,706 miles
- Test number
- 876398867978
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,232 miles (+1,324)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 34,232 miles
- Test number
- 405141315167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,908 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 32,908 miles
- Test number
- 125894194058
- NoteDamage to the n/s/r wheel arch
Fail32,908 miles (+3,014)8 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,908 miles
- Test number
- 777910094075
- FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteDamage to the n/s/r wheel arch
Pass29,894 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 29,894 miles
- Test number
- 277339303490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,894 miles (+3,216)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,894 miles
- Test number
- 335267203166
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Pass26,678 miles (+5,659)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 26,678 miles
- Test number
- 769036472015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,019 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 21,019 miles
- Test number
- 299642261083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 XHC
- Does T5 XHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XHC is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XHC?
- The MOT on T5 XHC is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 XHC done?
- T5 XHC was recorded at 86,054 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,352 miles a year.
- Has T5 XHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XHC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 XHC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 XHC find?
- T5 XHC passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed slide door; front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; rear service brake binding but not excessively both sides, and 2 more.
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