Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T5 XRDMOT history
T5 XRD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 218,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 218,918 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,201 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XRD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 12 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XRD was last recorded at 218,918 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 1,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 217,373 miles · 24 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,545 miles
- Average per year
- 8,201 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 218,918 miles
- 2025 – 217,373 miles
- 2024 – 214,668 miles
- 2023 – 212,776 miles
- 2022 – 210,536 miles
- 2021 – 206,085 miles
- 2020 – 199,527 miles
- 2018 – 195,059 miles
- 2017 – 190,419 miles
- 2016 – 182,048 miles
- 2015 – 175,111 miles
- 2014 – 166,406 miles
- 2013 – 156,212 miles
- 2012 – 143,472 miles
- 2011 – 123,333 miles
- 2010 – 112,010 miles
- 2009 – 100,609 miles
- 2008 – 90,349 miles
- 2007 – 61,544 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass218,918 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s rear (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s rear (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
31 tests since 29 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,918 miles (+1,545)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 218,918 miles
- Test number
- 414301718234
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,373 miles (+2,705)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 217,373 miles
- Test number
- 631594367228
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall has small tears in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass214,668 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 214,668 miles
- Test number
- 463465428802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail214,648 miles (+1,872)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,648 miles
- Test number
- 557978257423
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded full lengh at rear end (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass212,776 miles (+2,240)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 212,776 miles
- Test number
- 877702179666
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass210,536 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 210,536 miles
- Test number
- 890328226260
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail210,533 miles (+4,448)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,533 miles
- Test number
- 425022393963
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass206,085 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 206,085 miles
- Test number
- 921327787338
- AdvisoryBoth steering rack drum sticks slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail206,085 miles (+6,558)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,085 miles
- Test number
- 420015812094
- Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth steering rack drum sticks slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass199,527 miles (+4,468)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 199,527 miles
- Test number
- 940652929776
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass195,059 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 195,059 miles
- Test number
- 310694524860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail195,059 miles (+4,640)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,059 miles
- Test number
- 798877876681
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass190,419 miles (+86)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 190,419 miles
- Test number
- 266676568442
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail190,333 miles (+8,285)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,333 miles
- Test number
- 520161037434
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass182,048 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 182,048 miles
- Test number
- 484062107703
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s rear (3.5.1i)
Fail182,048 miles (+6,937)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,048 miles
- Test number
- 172271361819
- FailureAnti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened n\s front (2.4.G.1)
- FailureAnti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened n\s front (2.4.G.1)
- FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o\s (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play n\s front (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureCoil spring broken n\s rear (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s rear (3.5.1i)
Pass175,111 miles (+114)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 175,111 miles
- Test number
- 153208244014
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail174,997 miles (+8,591)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,997 miles
- Test number
- 815897454652
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass166,406 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 166,406 miles
- Test number
- 699276094288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,406 miles (+10,194)2 failures3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,406 miles
- Test number
- 268885294291
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Fail156,212 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,212 miles
- Test number
- 158254293298
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass156,212 miles (+12,740)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 156,212 miles
- Test number
- 689064593251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,472 miles (+8,396)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 143,472 miles
- Test number
- 288484502368
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass135,076 miles (+258)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 135,076 miles
- Test number
- 256313822132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,818 miles (+11,485)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,818 miles
- Test number
- 746704112183
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass123,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 123,333 miles
- Test number
- 259511111493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,333 miles (+11,323)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,333 miles
- Test number
- 588511611112
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass112,010 miles (+11,401)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 112,010 miles
- Test number
- 221158110108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,609 miles (+10,260)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 100,609 miles
- Test number
- 903535859089
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass90,349 miles (+28,805)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 90,349 miles
- Test number
- 573908358017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass61,544 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 61,544 miles
- Test number
- 200808087096
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Questions about T5 XRD
- Does T5 XRD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XRD is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XRD?
- The MOT on T5 XRD is valid until 23 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 XRD done?
- T5 XRD was recorded at 218,918 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 8,201 miles a year.
- Has T5 XRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XRD has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on T5 XRD 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 XRD find?
- T5 XRD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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