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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 XHWMOT history

T5 XHW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 181,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
181,615 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XHW was last recorded at 181,615 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,732 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
883 miles
Average per year
4,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,615 miles
  • 2025 – 180,732 miles
  • 2024 – 178,929 miles
  • 2023 – 176,024 miles
  • 2022 – 175,240 miles
  • 2018 – 174,283 miles
  • 2017 – 172,441 miles
  • 2016 – 169,688 miles
  • 2015 – 165,419 miles
  • 2014 – 151,654 miles
  • 2013 – 146,658 miles
  • 2012 – 138,716 miles
  • 2011 – 134,687 miles
  • 2010 – 125,857 miles
  • 2009 – 117,026 miles
  • 2008 – 108,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,615 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,615 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    181,615 miles
    Test number
    527916078650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,732 miles (+1,803)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    180,732 miles
    Test number
    342481148326
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,929 miles (+2,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    178,929 miles
    Test number
    303360623312
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

  4. Pass176,024 miles (+784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    176,024 miles
    Test number
    367352580502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  5. Pass175,240 miles (+957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    175,240 miles
    Test number
    553804966732
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  6. Pass174,283 miles (+1,842)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    174,283 miles
    Test number
    629285584764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass172,441 miles (+2,753)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    172,441 miles
    Test number
    694457675225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,688 miles (+4,269)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    169,688 miles
    Test number
    462201787010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass165,419 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    165,419 miles
    Test number
    297460445870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail165,418 miles (+13,764)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,418 miles
    Test number
    177039934715
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/19 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass151,654 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    151,654 miles
    Test number
    797423174277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,658 miles (+7,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    146,658 miles
    Test number
    955847263210
    • 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)

  13. Pass138,716 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    138,716 miles
    Test number
    608995032200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,687 miles (+8,830)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    134,687 miles
    Test number
    159893711220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,857 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    125,857 miles
    Test number
    760559090061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail125,839 miles (+8,813)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,839 miles
    Test number
    110131890084
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass117,026 miles (+8,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    117,026 miles
    Test number
    911519289098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass108,100 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    108,100 miles
    Test number
    610879388062
    • NoteOil leak from engine pad17

Questions about T5 XHW

Does T5 XHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XHW is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XHW?
The MOT on T5 XHW is valid until 2 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 XHW done?
T5 XHW was recorded at 181,615 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,045 miles a year.
Has T5 XHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XHW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on T5 XHW 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 XHW find?
T5 XHW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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