Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T5 XMGMOT history
T5 XMG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,163 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 165,163 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,227 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XMG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 29 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XMG was last recorded at 165,163 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 165,125 miles · 27 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 38 miles
- Average per year
- 4,227 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,163 miles
- 2025 – 164,736 miles
- 2024 – 163,826 miles
- 2023 – 162,844 miles
- 2022 – 160,662 miles
- 2021 – 157,411 miles
- 2019 – 150,932 miles
- 2018 – 146,987 miles
- 2017 – 141,049 miles
- 2016 – 136,512 miles
- 2015 – 131,767 miles
- 2014 – 123,990 miles
- 2013 – 117,308 miles
- 2012 – 105,264 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,163 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp pattern weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres bold on inner edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,163 miles (+38)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 165,163 miles
- Test number
- 269959853297
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp pattern weak
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres bold on inner edges
Fail165,125 miles (+389)9 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,125 miles
- Test number
- 185025365102
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp pattern weak
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres bold on inner edges
Pass164,736 miles (+910)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 164,736 miles
- Test number
- 960540266592
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass163,826 miles (+982)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 163,826 miles
- Test number
- 995476150242
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,844 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 162,844 miles
- Test number
- 372320171156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail162,842 miles (+55)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,842 miles
- Test number
- 463687783170
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail162,787 miles (+2,125)7 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,787 miles
- Test number
- 267382556132
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass160,662 miles (+3,251)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 160,662 miles
- Test number
- 236977745657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,411 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 157,411 miles
- Test number
- 320881773746
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail157,411 miles (+6,479)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,411 miles
- Test number
- 503366346996
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,932 miles (+3,945)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 150,932 miles
- Test number
- 621057301748
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass146,987 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 146,987 miles
- Test number
- 440670062874
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail146,982 miles (+5,933)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,982 miles
- Test number
- 682079988007
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass141,049 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 141,049 miles
- Test number
- 847175037697
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail141,049 miles (+4,537)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,049 miles
- Test number
- 450379459107
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass136,512 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 136,512 miles
- Test number
- 643783166406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,512 miles (+4,745)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,512 miles
- Test number
- 408013383211
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fail131,767 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,767 miles
- Test number
- 488514835167
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass131,767 miles (+7,777)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2016
- Odometer
- 131,767 miles
- Test number
- 877734035165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,990 miles (+6,682)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2015
- Odometer
- 123,990 miles
- Test number
- 985477234173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2014
- Odometer
- 117,308 miles
- Test number
- 999668033106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,308 miles (+12,044)5 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,308 miles
- Test number
- 279338933447
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteRear shock absorber casings corroded.
Pass105,264 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 105,264 miles
- Test number
- 318654392045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 XMG
- Does T5 XMG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XMG is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XMG?
- The MOT on T5 XMG is valid until 4 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 XMG done?
- T5 XMG was recorded at 165,163 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 4,227 miles a year.
- Has T5 XMG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XMG has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 XMG 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 XMG find?
- T5 XMG passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; front and rear brake discs corroded, and 3 more.
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