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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 XNMMOT history

T5 XNM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 140,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
140,024 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XNM was last recorded at 140,024 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 6,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,536 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,488 miles
Average per year
7,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,024 miles
  • 2024 – 133,536 miles
  • 2023 – 126,540 miles
  • 2022 – 119,553 miles
  • 2021 – 112,662 miles
  • 2020 – 105,871 miles
  • 2019 – 96,388 miles
  • 2018 – 95,367 miles
  • 2017 – 88,454 miles
  • 2016 – 78,136 miles
  • 2015 – 69,244 miles
  • 2014 – 60,080 miles
  • 2013 – 49,878 miles
  • 2012 – 38,524 miles
  • 2011 – 28,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear central and rear exhaust

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are lipped .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are lipped .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs are corroded .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    140,024 miles
    Test number
    473002740575
    • AdvisoryRear central and rear exhaust

  2. Fail140,024 miles (+6,488)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,024 miles
    Test number
    371533678746
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar link rod rubber boots upper and lower split open . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate lamp offside rear inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear central and rear exhaust

  3. Pass133,536 miles (+91)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,536 miles
    Test number
    310605059630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs are corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth the centre and rear exhaust boxes outer casings are breaking up but not leaking gases .

  4. Fail133,445 miles (+6,905)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,445 miles
    Test number
    451952595623
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot small end broken and insecure . (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs are lipped . (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs are corroded . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth the centre and rear exhaust boxes outer casings are breaking up but not leaking gases .

  5. Pass126,540 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    126,540 miles
    Test number
    183145786988
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear central and rear exhaust boxes outer casings breaking up .
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to the legal limit 255/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail126,539 miles (+6,986)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,539 miles
    Test number
    648466267146
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar link rod rubber boot split open . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear central and rear exhaust boxes outer casings breaking up .
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to the legal limit 255/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass119,553 miles (+6,891)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,553 miles
    Test number
    981341801168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm center tread blocks .255/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust boxes outer casings corroding and braking up .

  8. Pass112,662 miles (+60)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    112,662 miles
    Test number
    375962434584
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust silencers corroded/deteriorated
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail112,602 miles (+6,731)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,602 miles
    Test number
    924309821411
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust silencers corroded/deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass105,871 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    105,871 miles
    Test number
    211197232150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail105,784 miles (+9,396)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,784 miles
    Test number
    874692563510
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass96,388 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,388 miles
    Test number
    451264203739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  13. Fail96,388 miles (+1,021)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,388 miles
    Test number
    451990417271
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  14. Pass95,367 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,367 miles
    Test number
    793581627794
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Fail95,367 miles (+6,913)2 dangerous1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,367 miles
    Test number
    914380481581
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass88,454 miles (+10,318)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    88,454 miles
    Test number
    553790511510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear tires worn un -even
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

  17. Pass78,136 miles (+8,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,136 miles
    Test number
    204474089891
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn away on inside edge

  18. Pass69,244 miles (+9,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,244 miles
    Test number
    747736674388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass60,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    60,080 miles
    Test number
    399345144338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,080 miles (+10,202)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,080 miles
    Test number
    245795844321
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,878 miles (+11,354)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,878 miles
    Test number
    859456343377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,524 miles (+10,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,524 miles
    Test number
    887261622385
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass28,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,101 miles
    Test number
    797509811324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 XNM

Does T5 XNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XNM is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 XNM?
The MOT on T5 XNM is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XNM done?
T5 XNM was recorded at 140,024 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,984 miles a year.
Has T5 XNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XNM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 XNM 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 XNM find?
T5 XNM passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear central and rear exhaust.

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