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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 XNKMOT history

T5 XNK is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 269,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
269,812 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XNK
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 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XNK was last recorded at 269,812 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 6,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,609 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,203 miles
Average per year
11,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 269,812 miles
  • 2024 – 263,609 miles
  • 2022 – 258,397 miles
  • 2020 – 239,028 miles
  • 2019 – 230,960 miles
  • 2018 – 222,117 miles
  • 2017 – 212,956 miles
  • 2016 – 204,240 miles
  • 2015 – 186,314 miles
  • 2013 – 170,684 miles
  • 2012 – 130,774 miles
  • 2010 – 110,506 miles
  • 2009 – 93,645 miles
  • 2008 – 76,524 miles
  • 2007 – 58,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass269,812 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around both front struts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroded at rear, unable to fully assess all due to covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass269,812 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    269,812 miles
    Test number
    229736649770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion
  2. Fail269,812 miles (+6,203)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,812 miles
    Test number
    801229849803
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion
  3. Pass263,609 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    263,609 miles
    Test number
    124602235906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  4. Fail263,609 miles (+1,374)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,609 miles
    Test number
    473746850075
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  5. Pass262,235 miles (+3,838)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    262,235 miles
    Test number
    261545760161
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to see all pipes because of covers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass258,397 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    258,397 miles
    Test number
    605401209825
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around both front struts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroded at rear, unable to fully assess all due to covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail258,397 miles (+6,832)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,397 miles
    Test number
    909113340837
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around both front struts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroded at rear, unable to fully assess all due to covers fitted (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass251,565 miles (+12,537)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    251,565 miles
    Test number
    108472220136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass239,028 miles (+8,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    239,028 miles
    Test number
    954062928757
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Pass230,960 miles (+8,843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    230,960 miles
    Test number
    334405927515
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes outer shell corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass222,117 miles (+9,161)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    222,117 miles
    Test number
    928429667739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass212,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    212,956 miles
    Test number
    844565608813
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail212,956 miles (+8,716)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,956 miles
    Test number
    951685940847
    • Repaired at testCentral Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass204,240 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    204,240 miles
    Test number
    461859458989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail204,080 miles (+7,939)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,080 miles
    Test number
    419589717784
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass196,141 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    196,141 miles
    Test number
    388177857437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail195,924 miles (+9,610)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,924 miles
    Test number
    229217172780
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure cable ties affecting view (8.1.1)
  18. Pass186,314 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    186,314 miles
    Test number
    146993415088
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
  19. Fail186,311 miles (+15,627)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,311 miles
    Test number
    919272715054
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
  20. Pass170,684 miles (+17,931)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    170,684 miles
    Test number
    559974153358
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNails in off side rear tyre
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on outer edge
  21. Pass152,753 miles (+21,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    152,753 miles
    Test number
    445477403073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass130,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    130,774 miles
    Test number
    187094802052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail130,774 miles (+20,268)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,774 miles
    Test number
    195134302028
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  24. Pass110,506 miles (+16,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    110,506 miles
    Test number
    724851450363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass93,645 miles (+17,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,645 miles
    Test number
    452814469304
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass76,524 miles (+18,343)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    76,524 miles
    Test number
    192214668322
    • NoteEngine mounting bushes have slightly excessive movement
  27. Fail58,181 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,181 miles
    Test number
    481806757323
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront brakes arrear to be worn low. only viewed thru wheels.
  28. Pass58,181 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    58,181 miles
    Test number
    753816457316
    • NoteFront brakes arrear to be worn low. only viewed thru wheels.

Questions about T5 XNK

Does T5 XNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XNK is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XNK?
The MOT on T5 XNK is valid until 5 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 XNK done?
T5 XNK was recorded at 269,812 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 11,731 miles a year.
Has T5 XNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XNK has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 XNK 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 XNK find?
T5 XNK passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; surface corrosion.

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