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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 XSEMOT history

T5 XSE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
165,943 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XSE was last recorded at 165,943 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 2,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,354 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,589 miles
Average per year
8,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,943 miles
  • 2024 – 163,354 miles
  • 2023 – 161,214 miles
  • 2022 – 159,905 miles
  • 2021 – 156,566 miles
  • 2020 – 150,815 miles
  • 2019 – 136,066 miles
  • 2018 – 127,081 miles
  • 2017 – 117,568 miles
  • 2016 – 103,725 miles
  • 2015 – 89,957 miles
  • 2014 – 74,332 miles
  • 2013 – 59,995 miles
  • 2012 – 45,599 miles
  • 2011 – 33,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,943 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,943 miles (+2,589)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    165,943 miles
    Test number
    263852586625
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass163,354 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    163,354 miles
    Test number
    784574875728
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail163,348 miles (+2,134)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,348 miles
    Test number
    441560612937
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass161,214 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,214 miles
    Test number
    132298786974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail161,211 miles (+6)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,211 miles
    Test number
    802704155895
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail161,205 miles (+1,300)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,205 miles
    Test number
    755659129959
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass159,905 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,905 miles
    Test number
    453563116581
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail159,905 miles (+3,339)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,905 miles
    Test number
    684065103049
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass156,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    156,566 miles
    Test number
    818667248617
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail156,566 miles (+5,751)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,566 miles
    Test number
    529916715346
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass150,815 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,815 miles
    Test number
    777564265416
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail150,813 miles (+14,747)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,813 miles
    Test number
    785897151898
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass136,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,066 miles
    Test number
    844565724414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,066 miles (+8,985)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,066 miles
    Test number
    188222725555
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass127,081 miles (+283)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,081 miles
    Test number
    380169069725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,798 miles (+9,230)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,798 miles
    Test number
    894800492431
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass117,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,568 miles
    Test number
    172623117141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,568 miles (+13,843)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,568 miles
    Test number
    693164944619
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass103,725 miles (+13,768)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,725 miles
    Test number
    298239355006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass89,957 miles (+15,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,957 miles
    Test number
    315585825165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass74,332 miles (+557)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,332 miles
    Test number
    725967524197
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust centre & rear silencers outer skin corroded
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  22. Fail73,775 miles (+13,780)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,775 miles
    Test number
    287915214421
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust centre & rear silencers outer skin corroded
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  23. Pass59,995 miles (+14,396)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,995 miles
    Test number
    348214813169
    • NoteCentre and rear of exhaust system outer skin detorated
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt twisted but not affecting opperasion of belt
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt twisted but not affecting opperasion of belt

  24. Pass45,599 miles (+11,817)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,599 miles
    Test number
    365315312119
    • 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)
    • NoteOff side front mirror glass damaged but not affecting rear view

  25. Pass33,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,782 miles
    Test number
    115697771057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 XSE

Does T5 XSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XSE is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T5 XSE?
The MOT on T5 XSE is valid until 23 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 XSE done?
T5 XSE was recorded at 165,943 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 8,967 miles a year.
Has T5 XSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XSE has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T5 XSE 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 XSE find?
T5 XSE passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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