Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc
T5 XLFMOT history
T5 XLF is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 231,349 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 231,349 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 10,142 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XLF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 21 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XLF was last recorded at 231,349 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 229,124 miles · 8 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,225 miles
- Average per year
- 10,142 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 231,349 miles
- 2025 – 229,124 miles
- 2024 – 223,691 miles
- 2023 – 220,755 miles
- 2020 – 215,048 miles
- 2019 – 209,966 miles
- 2018 – 200,046 miles
- 2017 – 187,753 miles
- 2016 – 177,999 miles
- 2015 – 166,960 miles
- 2014 – 155,311 miles
- 2013 – 141,265 miles
- 2012 – 122,399 miles
- 2011 – 96,786 miles
- 2010 – 70,239 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass231,349 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass231,349 miles (+2,225)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 231,349 miles
- Test number
- 133765763746
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass229,124 miles (+5,433)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 229,124 miles
- Test number
- 283882748792
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass223,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 223,691 miles
- Test number
- 792176413929
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail223,691 miles (+2,936)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,691 miles
- Test number
- 240547737672
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass220,755 miles (+5,707)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 220,755 miles
- Test number
- 861845245935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,048 miles (+5,082)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 215,048 miles
- Test number
- 778918316624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass209,966 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 209,966 miles
- Test number
- 665973904414
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail209,964 miles (+9,918)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,964 miles
- Test number
- 531373878148
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,046 miles (+12,293)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 200,046 miles
- Test number
- 501573280641
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,753 miles (+121)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 187,753 miles
- Test number
- 581621879410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail187,632 miles (+9,633)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,632 miles
- Test number
- 769507759982
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass177,999 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 177,999 miles
- Test number
- 867834757160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,997 miles (+11,037)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,997 miles
- Test number
- 466213690571
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass166,960 miles (+11,649)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 166,960 miles
- Test number
- 685907965133
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass155,311 miles (+14,046)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 155,311 miles
- Test number
- 798330174161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass141,265 miles (+18,866)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 141,265 miles
- Test number
- 277391873496
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass122,399 miles (+25,613)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 122,399 miles
- Test number
- 419007312113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,786 miles (+26,547)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2012
- Odometer
- 96,786 miles
- Test number
- 836756521139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 70,239 miles
- Test number
- 210594130119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,239 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,239 miles
- Test number
- 211754630489
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about T5 XLF
- Does T5 XLF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XLF is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XLF?
- The MOT on T5 XLF is valid until 1 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 XLF done?
- T5 XLF was recorded at 231,349 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 10,142 miles a year.
- Has T5 XLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XLF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 XLF 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 XLF find?
- T5 XLF passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.
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