Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
T5 XLDMOT history
T5 XLD is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 228,193 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 228,193 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,516 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XLD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 10 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XLD was last recorded at 228,193 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 6,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 222,097 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,096 miles
- Average per year
- 9,516 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 228,193 miles
- 2025 – 222,097 miles
- 2024 – 218,487 miles
- 2023 – 214,740 miles
- 2022 – 205,338 miles
- 2021 – 195,415 miles
- 2020 – 183,530 miles
- 2019 – 175,117 miles
- 2018 – 174,752 miles
- 2017 – 167,214 miles
- 2016 – 156,571 miles
- 2015 – 139,666 miles
- 2014 – 131,202 miles
- 2013 – 122,929 miles
- 2011 – 113,257 miles
- 2010 – 96,165 miles
- 2009 – 79,418 miles
- 2008 – 60,770 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass228,193 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass228,193 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 228,193 miles
- Test number
- 725908006894
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
Fail228,190 miles (+6,093)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,190 miles
- Test number
- 236983618378
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
Pass222,097 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 222,097 miles
- Test number
- 279936184797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail222,095 miles (+3,608)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,095 miles
- Test number
- 722391354440
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass218,487 miles (+3,747)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 218,487 miles
- Test number
- 555098003793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,740 miles (+9,402)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 214,740 miles
- Test number
- 480063926264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,338 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 205,338 miles
- Test number
- 200718356042
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail205,338 miles (+9,923)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,338 miles
- Test number
- 795048990322
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass195,415 miles (+11,885)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2022
- Odometer
- 195,415 miles
- Test number
- 939048240373
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass183,530 miles (+8,413)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2021
- Odometer
- 183,530 miles
- Test number
- 159500856010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass175,117 miles (+365)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2020
- Odometer
- 175,117 miles
- Test number
- 430747246360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,752 miles (+7,538)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 174,752 miles
- Test number
- 259782367427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,214 miles (+643)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 167,214 miles
- Test number
- 960860652707
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail166,571 miles (+10,000)5 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,571 miles
- Test number
- 317144263728
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2355517 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2355517 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass156,571 miles (+16,905)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 156,571 miles
- Test number
- 686835962041
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass139,666 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 139,666 miles
- Test number
- 687501225033
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCentre box exhaust corroded
Fail139,662 miles (+8,460)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,662 miles
- Test number
- 906860325047
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCentre box exhaust corroded
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished
Pass131,202 miles (+8,273)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 131,202 miles
- Test number
- 878011124051
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOffside rear tyre slightly perished
Pass122,929 miles (+9,672)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 122,929 miles
- Test number
- 177056823496
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail113,257 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,257 miles
- Test number
- 218121141355
- Repaired at testFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Pass113,257 miles (+17,092)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 113,257 miles
- Test number
- 519901141357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,165 miles (+16,747)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 96,165 miles
- Test number
- 324159980436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,418 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,418 miles
- Test number
- 210520429357
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,418 miles (+18,648)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 79,418 miles
- Test number
- 240450029347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,770 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 60,770 miles
- Test number
- 344148048460
- NoteCut in nearside rear tyre within requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords
Questions about T5 XLD
- Does T5 XLD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XLD is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XLD?
- The MOT on T5 XLD is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 XLD done?
- T5 XLD was recorded at 228,193 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 9,516 miles a year.
- Has T5 XLD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XLD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 XLD 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 XLD find?
- T5 XLD passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak on engine.
Related registrations
- T5 XKSAudi A6
- T5 XKTVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 XKUVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 XKVVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 XKWVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 XKYVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 XLFVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 XLGVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 XLHVolkswagen Caravelle
- T5 XLJVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 XLKVolkswagen Transporter
- T5 XLLVolkswagen Transporter
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.