Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T5 XKYMOT history
T5 XKY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,353 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 148,353 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,523 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XKY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XKY was last recorded at 148,353 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Jul 2017: 18,045 miles, lower than 121,992 miles on 14 Jun 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 148,353 miles · 16 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,523 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 148,353 miles
- 2023 – 146,956 miles
- 2022 – 145,715 miles
- 2021 – 142,848 miles
- 2020 – 137,555 miles
- 2019 – 133,403 miles
- 2018 – 129,264 miles
- 2017 – 18,045 miles
- 2016 – 121,992 miles
- 2015 – 116,795 miles
- 2013 – 101,815 miles
- 2012 – 94,176 miles
- 2011 – 80,679 miles
- 2010 – 69,129 miles
- 2009 – 55,783 miles
- 2008 – 43,770 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,353 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body mounted (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber/spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage attached to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded attached to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Rear Upper spring/shock absorber mounting corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,353 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 148,353 miles
- Test number
- 834445164845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body mounted (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber/spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage attached to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded attached to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail148,353 miles (+1,397)2 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,353 miles
- Test number
- 605932005631
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,front section (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body mounted (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber/spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage attached to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded attached to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass146,956 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 146,956 miles
- Test number
- 518572011031
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper spring/shock absorber mounting corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail146,956 miles (+1,241)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,956 miles
- Test number
- 358817932231
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper spring/shock absorber mounting corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass145,715 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 145,715 miles
- Test number
- 334661504998
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension coil spring upper mounting seat very corroded/poor condition.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail145,715 miles (+2,867)5 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,715 miles
- Test number
- 694620904426
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension coil spring upper mounting seat very corroded/poor condition.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass142,848 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 142,848 miles
- Test number
- 665635430837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,846 miles (+5,291)13 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,846 miles
- Test number
- 505564840274
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Pass137,555 miles (+4,152)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 137,555 miles
- Test number
- 330065893812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,403 miles (+4,139)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 133,403 miles
- Test number
- 251554449298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,264 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 129,264 miles
- Test number
- 920675127904
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail129,252 miles (+111,207)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,252 miles
- Test number
- 840668315012
- DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded
Pass18,045 miles (-103,947)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 18,045 miles
- Test number
- 727290524044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,992 miles (+5,197)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 121,992 miles
- Test number
- 803934192953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,795 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 116,795 miles
- Test number
- 237937465165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,794 miles (+14,979)13 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,794 miles
- Test number
- 129361665146
- FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass101,815 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 101,815 miles
- Test number
- 535987653375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,804 miles (+7,628)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,804 miles
- Test number
- 819403053382
- FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass94,176 miles (+13,497)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 94,176 miles
- Test number
- 598377182277
- NoteBoth strut top mounts seized
Pass80,679 miles (+11,550)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 80,679 miles
- Test number
- 357397381457
- NoteRear tail pipe slighty rusty
Pass69,129 miles (+13,346)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 69,129 miles
- Test number
- 713121980200
- NoteO/s/f sterring top bearing very slightly stiff
Pass55,783 miles (+12,013)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 55,783 miles
- Test number
- 914642689250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,770 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 43,770 miles
- Test number
- 213254188280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T5 XKY
- Does T5 XKY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T5 XKY expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XKY?
- The MOT on T5 XKY expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T5 XKY done?
- T5 XKY was recorded at 148,353 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 6,523 miles a year.
- Has T5 XKY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XKY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 XKY ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 XKY find?
- T5 XKY passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated perished; nearside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount/inner wing; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule body mounted, and 8 more.
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