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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T5 XPLMOT history

T5 XPL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 273,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
273,165 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XPL was last recorded at 273,165 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
273,128 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
11,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 273,165 miles
  • 2025 – 267,716 miles
  • 2024 – 262,104 miles
  • 2023 – 255,917 miles
  • 2022 – 247,888 miles
  • 2021 – 239,996 miles
  • 2019 – 231,214 miles
  • 2018 – 221,702 miles
  • 2017 – 213,056 miles
  • 2016 – 203,094 miles
  • 2015 – 193,897 miles
  • 2014 – 183,739 miles
  • 2013 – 174,933 miles
  • 2012 – 157,845 miles
  • 2011 – 135,912 miles
  • 2010 – 120,569 miles
  • 2009 – 106,291 miles
  • 2008 – 78,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,165 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to raer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,165 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    273,165 miles
    Test number
    708524500438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to raer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail273,128 miles (+5,412)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,128 miles
    Test number
    735711113854
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass267,716 miles (+5,612)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    267,716 miles
    Test number
    725095418966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass262,104 miles (+6,187)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    262,104 miles
    Test number
    964550587296
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake little reverse travel

  5. Pass255,917 miles (+8,029)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    255,917 miles
    Test number
    476190172922
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass247,888 miles (+7,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    247,888 miles
    Test number
    862265218387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass239,996 miles (+8,782)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    239,996 miles
    Test number
    436373157658
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass231,214 miles (+9,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    231,214 miles
    Test number
    476748842998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass221,702 miles (+8,646)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    221,702 miles
    Test number
    357913698919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass213,056 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    213,056 miles
    Test number
    293423997303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail213,018 miles (+9,924)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,018 miles
    Test number
    833759110885
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass203,094 miles (+9,197)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    203,094 miles
    Test number
    928030615974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass193,897 miles (+10,158)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    193,897 miles
    Test number
    116941795184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll seat not fitted at time off test

  14. Pass183,739 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    183,739 miles
    Test number
    485549494167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail183,714 miles (+8,781)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,714 miles
    Test number
    176070494198
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass174,933 miles (+314)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    174,933 miles
    Test number
    439305943204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded.
    • NoteRear registration plate loose.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside outer cv gaiter leaking grease.

  17. Fail174,619 miles (+16,774)4 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,619 miles
    Test number
    278023333241
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded.
    • NoteRear registration plate loose.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside outer cv gaiter leaking grease.

  18. Pass157,845 miles (+4)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    157,845 miles
    Test number
    928193462293
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Fail157,841 miles (+21,929)4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,841 miles
    Test number
    697481162213
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass135,912 miles (+15,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    135,912 miles
    Test number
    316537181155
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass120,569 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    120,569 miles
    Test number
    360044280155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteFront engine mounting split

  22. Fail120,569 miles (+14,278)4 failures2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,569 miles
    Test number
    440432470150
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteExcessive amount of sick & other stuff in passenger area
    • NoteFront engine mounting split

  23. Pass106,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    106,291 miles
    Test number
    101441489165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail106,291 miles (+28,063)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,291 miles
    Test number
    440616479151
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass78,228 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    78,228 miles
    Test number
    950900788154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • NoteHeadlight adjuster not working

  26. Fail78,228 miles4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,228 miles
    Test number
    882449378153
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
    • NoteHeadlight adjuster not working

Questions about T5 XPL

Does T5 XPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XPL is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XPL?
The MOT on T5 XPL is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XPL done?
T5 XPL was recorded at 273,165 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 11,020 miles a year.
Has T5 XPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XPL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 XPL 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 XPL find?
T5 XPL passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front to raer; offside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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