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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T5 XKUMOT history

T5 XKU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 161,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
161,050 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XKU was last recorded at 161,050 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 1,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,038 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,012 miles
Average per year
10,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,050 miles
  • 2025 – 160,038 miles
  • 2024 – 158,868 miles
  • 2023 – 148,962 miles
  • 2022 – 132,794 miles
  • 2021 – 116,670 miles
  • 2020 – 101,817 miles
  • 2019 – 85,155 miles
  • 2018 – 67,548 miles
  • 2017 – 49,430 miles
  • 2016 – 41,053 miles
  • 2015 – 35,558 miles
  • 2014 – 29,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,050 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,050 miles (+1,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    161,050 miles
    Test number
    255822192765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,038 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    160,038 miles
    Test number
    923444410289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,868 miles (+9,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,868 miles
    Test number
    253105302247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass148,962 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,962 miles
    Test number
    650446231030
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper brake light slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail148,962 miles (+16,168)1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,962 miles
    Test number
    475768853120
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper brake light slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass132,794 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    132,794 miles
    Test number
    339397945626
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail132,792 miles (+16,122)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,792 miles
    Test number
    507547396253
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak POSSIBLE RAD
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass116,670 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,670 miles
    Test number
    637817633112
    • MinorOffside 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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail116,670 miles (+14,853)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,670 miles
    Test number
    347795233975
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside 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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass101,817 miles (+16,662)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,817 miles
    Test number
    314934995951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,155 miles (+17,607)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,155 miles
    Test number
    936582430505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,548 miles (+18,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    67,548 miles
    Test number
    456146477761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass49,430 miles (+8,377)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    49,430 miles
    Test number
    606250843280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass41,053 miles (+5,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    41,053 miles
    Test number
    372683305773
    • AdvisoryN/s/f driveshaft bolt snapped

  15. Pass35,558 miles (+5,895)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,558 miles
    Test number
    557406825066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine lamp indicates a fault

  16. Fail29,663 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,663 miles
    Test number
    185492024485
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass29,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,663 miles
    Test number
    928542024077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 XKU

Does T5 XKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XKU is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XKU?
The MOT on T5 XKU is valid until 27 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 XKU done?
T5 XKU was recorded at 161,050 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 10,936 miles a year.
Has T5 XKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XKU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 XKU 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 XKU find?
T5 XKU passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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