
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T5 XJAMOT history
T5 XJA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,105 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 149,105 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,114 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XJA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XJA was last recorded at 149,105 miles on 22 May 2026, 2,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,543 miles · 24 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,562 miles
- Average per year
- 7,114 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,105 miles
- 2025 – 146,543 miles
- 2024 – 134,716 miles
- 2023 – 124,800 miles
- 2022 – 114,262 miles
- 2021 – 106,607 miles
- 2020 – 100,583 miles
- 2019 – 91,591 miles
- 2017 – 76,583 miles
- 2016 – 71,333 miles
- 2014 – 62,348 miles
- 2013 – 54,609 miles
- 2012 – 50,775 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Both front tyre worn on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Brake pads warning light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear pads look very low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Spare wheel carrier loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,105 miles (+2,562)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 149,105 miles
- Test number
- 336381904618
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,543 miles (+11,827)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 146,543 miles
- Test number
- 970541765503
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust box corroded
Pass134,716 miles (+9,916)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 134,716 miles
- Test number
- 477883336643
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake effort low
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded
Pass124,800 miles (+10,538)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 124,800 miles
- Test number
- 265027345109
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R19 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,262 miles (+18)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 114,262 miles
- Test number
- 726082162422
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low effort
Fail114,244 miles (+7,637)2 dangerous9 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,244 miles
- Test number
- 319748099866
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has worn to ply/cords on its inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper parking brake (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush twisted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush twisted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAir ride suspension fitted
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator lamp is on
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp not operating vehicle is Pre 2008
- AdvisoryParking brake lever shroud missing
Pass106,607 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 106,607 miles
- Test number
- 863586690115
- AdvisoryAmber brake warning light on dash illuminated
- AdvisoryN/s front lower wishbone bush split and perished and starting to de bond
- AdvisoryVan very low(air ride suspension fitted)
Fail106,603 miles (+6,020)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,603 miles
- Test number
- 855956320548
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt missing stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAmber brake warning light on dash illuminated
- AdvisoryN/s front lower wishbone bush split and perished and starting to de bond
- AdvisoryVan very low(air ride suspension fitted)
Pass100,583 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 100,583 miles
- Test number
- 499919787184
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes have been coated in hammerite masking corrosion(unable to assess extent of corrosion)advise replace asap
- AdvisoryBrake pads warning light on
- AdvisoryRear pads look very low
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier loose
Fail100,581 miles (+8,990)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,581 miles
- Test number
- 866999861862
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under dash (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under dash (4.11 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryBrake pads warning light on
- AdvisoryRear pads look very low
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier loose
Pass91,591 miles (+44)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 91,591 miles
- Test number
- 510686463032
- MinorElectrical wiring insecure vehicle underside (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAfter market air ride suspension fitted
- AdvisoryAll brake warning wires cut through bringing dash light on
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Fail91,547 miles (+14,964)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,547 miles
- Test number
- 250032701680
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorElectrical wiring insecure vehicle underside (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAfter market air ride suspension fitted
- AdvisoryAll brake warning wires cut through bringing dash light on
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Pass76,583 miles (+5,250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 76,583 miles
- Test number
- 949788316449
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass71,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 71,333 miles
- Test number
- 352053665034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,333 miles (+7)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,333 miles
- Test number
- 962019015269
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Fail71,326 miles (+8,978)6 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,326 miles
- Test number
- 774413191285
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
- AdvisoryFront Number plate not standard
- AdvisoryNearside Bumper bar insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer side wall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Number plate not standard
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass62,348 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 62,348 miles
- Test number
- 405115994206
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteHandbrake warning light does not illuminate when handbrake is on
- NoteNearside front brake pad warning sensor is insecure
Fail62,348 miles (+7,739)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,348 miles
- Test number
- 248493794293
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteHandbrake warning light does not illuminate when handbrake is on
- NoteNearside front brake pad warning sensor is insecure
Pass54,609 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 54,609 miles
- Test number
- 366990963229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,601 miles (+3,826)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,601 miles
- Test number
- 448292853296
- DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass50,775 miles (+3,743)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 50,775 miles
- Test number
- 508031002238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 47,032 miles
- Test number
- 699485512034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 XJA
- Does T5 XJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XJA is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XJA?
- The MOT on T5 XJA is valid until 21 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 XJA done?
- T5 XJA was recorded at 149,105 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 7,114 miles a year.
- Has T5 XJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XJA has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on T5 XJA 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 XJA find?
- T5 XJA passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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