Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc
T5 XOSMOT history
T5 XOS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,960 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 179,960 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,684 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XOS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 2 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XOS was last recorded at 179,960 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 6,092 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 May 2012: 79,248 miles, lower than 87,702 miles on 1 Sept 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 173,868 miles · 6 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,092 miles
- Average per year
- 6,684 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,960 miles
- 2025 – 173,868 miles
- 2024 – 173,499 miles
- 2023 – 158,886 miles
- 2022 – 150,097 miles
- 2021 – 147,567 miles
- 2019 – 141,831 miles
- 2018 – 135,192 miles
- 2017 – 124,348 miles
- 2016 – 113,369 miles
- 2015 – 102,659 miles
- 2014 – 92,072 miles
- 2013 – 87,602 miles
- 2012 – 79,248 miles
- 2010 – 87,702 miles
- 2009 – 66,940 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,960 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,960 miles (+6,092)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 179,960 miles
- Test number
- 331845282697
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass173,868 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 173,868 miles
- Test number
- 555065563972
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Fail173,868 miles (+369)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,868 miles
- Test number
- 386481102531
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Fail173,499 miles (+14,613)1 dangerous8 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,499 miles
- Test number
- 919434572396
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative NO RESPONSE FROM BOTH HEAD LAMPS (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCOVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVIBRATION FROM ENGINE AT IDLE
Pass158,886 miles (+8,789)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 158,886 miles
- Test number
- 218357195807
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad light on
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass150,097 miles (+60)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 150,097 miles
- Test number
- 785930901888
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear, rusty. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, at rear, rusty. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre screw
Fail150,037 miles (+2,470)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,037 miles
- Test number
- 465529534524
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested loads of black smoke from exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass147,567 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 147,567 miles
- Test number
- 156019899514
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail147,567 miles (+5,736)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,567 miles
- Test number
- 113837577015
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass141,831 miles (+6,639)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 141,831 miles
- Test number
- 919057343214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front macpherson strut top bearing slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty
Pass135,192 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 135,192 miles
- Test number
- 209917244518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,192 miles (+10,844)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,192 miles
- Test number
- 162172186794
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass124,348 miles (+10,979)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 124,348 miles
- Test number
- 431739141355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,369 miles (+10,710)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 113,369 miles
- Test number
- 579599999724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 102,659 miles
- Test number
- 545859045106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,659 miles (+10,587)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,659 miles
- Test number
- 639203045101
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,072 miles (+4,470)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 92,072 miles
- Test number
- 358266054137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,602 miles (+405)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2014
- Odometer
- 87,602 miles
- Test number
- 788625603148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,197 miles (+7,949)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,197 miles
- Test number
- 189852293463
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass79,248 miles (-8,454)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2013
- Odometer
- 79,248 miles
- Test number
- 807143932148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,702 miles (+20,762)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 87,702 miles
- Test number
- 692574640225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,940 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 66,940 miles
- Test number
- 204329339278
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteFront rear brake pads getting low
- NoteHas crack at bottom of windsreen
Questions about T5 XOS
- Does T5 XOS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XOS is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XOS?
- The MOT on T5 XOS is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 XOS done?
- T5 XOS was recorded at 179,960 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 6,684 miles a year.
- Has T5 XOS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XOS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 XOS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 XOS find?
- T5 XOS passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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