Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T5 XRFMOT history
T5 XRF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 154,569 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 154,569 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,153 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XRF
- 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
- 23 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XRF was last recorded at 154,569 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 1,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 152,972 miles · 2 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,597 miles
- Average per year
- 7,153 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 154,569 miles
- 2024 – 152,972 miles
- 2023 – 152,016 miles
- 2022 – 150,655 miles
- 2021 – 148,136 miles
- 2020 – 142,548 miles
- 2019 – 135,230 miles
- 2018 – 127,239 miles
- 2017 – 119,460 miles
- 2016 – 109,901 miles
- 2015 – 97,658 miles
- 2014 – 85,781 miles
- 2013 – 73,586 miles
- 2012 – 62,976 miles
- 2011 – 49,808 miles
- 2010 – 46,199 miles
- 2009 – 39,624 miles
- 2008 – 33,143 miles
- 2007 – 27,092 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,569 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,569 miles (+1,597)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 154,569 miles
- Test number
- 989785985893
- AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
Pass152,972 miles (+956)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 152,972 miles
- Test number
- 994229165308
- AdvisoryN s f tyre on 3mm
Pass152,016 miles (+1,361)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 152,016 miles
- Test number
- 488436781849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,655 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 150,655 miles
- Test number
- 627988430962
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail150,650 miles (+2,514)9 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,650 miles
- Test number
- 825187263017
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge needs asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass148,136 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 148,136 miles
- Test number
- 144832726940
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail148,136 miles (+5,588)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,136 miles
- Test number
- 860693967105
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass142,548 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 142,548 miles
- Test number
- 475682402912
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryFront headlights starting to mist
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
Fail142,548 miles (+7,318)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,548 miles
- Test number
- 832216743626
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryFront headlights starting to mist
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
Pass135,230 miles (+7,991)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 135,230 miles
- Test number
- 716194686002
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on, pads ok
Pass127,239 miles (+109)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 127,239 miles
- Test number
- 646075912794
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail127,130 miles (+7,670)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,130 miles
- Test number
- 332973741005
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass119,460 miles (+9,559)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 119,460 miles
- Test number
- 820576485364
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass109,901 miles (+12,243)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 109,901 miles
- Test number
- 663049895475
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower play in arm bushes
- AdvisoryFront roll bar "D" bushes worn
Pass97,658 miles (+11,877)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 97,658 miles
- Test number
- 789721932527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,781 miles (+12,195)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 85,781 miles
- Test number
- 239928784200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail73,586 miles1 repaired5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,586 miles
- Test number
- 519510793279
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Note(slight) play from both 'inner' rack joints
- NoteBoth front lower ball joint dust covers perished
- NoteCentre exhaust system (outer) cover corroded
- NoteChips to front screen
- NoteFront flexi hoses perished & cracking
Pass73,586 miles (+10,610)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 73,586 miles
- Test number
- 576580793291
- Note(slight) play from both 'inner' rack joints
- NoteBoth front lower ball joint dust covers perished
- NoteCentre exhaust system (outer) cover corroded
- NoteChips to front screen
- NoteFront flexi hoses perished & cracking
Pass62,976 miles (+13,168)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 62,976 miles
- Test number
- 219273592228
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass49,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 49,808 miles
- Test number
- 637083891274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,808 miles (+3,609)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,808 miles
- Test number
- 367772491431
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass46,199 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 46,199 miles
- Test number
- 283319340395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,149 miles (+6,525)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,149 miles
- Test number
- 871295340395
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass39,624 miles (+162)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 39,624 miles
- Test number
- 501837759331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,462 miles (+6,319)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,462 miles
- Test number
- 852586349314
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass33,143 miles (+111)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 33,143 miles
- Test number
- 470847658342
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail33,032 miles (+5,940)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,032 miles
- Test number
- 442418948392
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass27,092 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 27,092 miles
- Test number
- 113612147365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 XRF
- Does T5 XRF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XRF is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XRF?
- The MOT on T5 XRF is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 XRF done?
- T5 XRF was recorded at 154,569 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 7,153 miles a year.
- Has T5 XRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XRF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on T5 XRF 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 XRF find?
- T5 XRF passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust system heavily corroded.
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