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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 XSMMOT history

T5 XSM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 214,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
214,453 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XSM was last recorded at 214,453 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 4,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,209 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
4,244 miles
Average per year
8,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,453 miles
  • 2023 – 210,209 miles
  • 2022 – 201,392 miles
  • 2021 – 198,337 miles
  • 2020 – 194,552 miles
  • 2019 – 191,556 miles
  • 2018 – 187,676 miles
  • 2017 – 172,514 miles
  • 2016 – 163,998 miles
  • 2015 – 162,744 miles
  • 2014 – 156,533 miles
  • 2013 – 154,664 miles
  • 2012 – 145,602 miles
  • 2011 – 140,381 miles
  • 2010 – 119,923 miles
  • 2009 – 103,215 miles
  • 2008 – 88,790 miles
  • 2007 – 61,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,453 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,453 miles (+4,244)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    214,453 miles
    Test number
    979278576390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  2. Pass210,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    210,209 miles
    Test number
    804733624146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail210,209 miles (+8,817)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,209 miles
    Test number
    958046949578
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass201,392 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    201,392 miles
    Test number
    566331631941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass198,337 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    198,337 miles
    Test number
    370135283299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass194,552 miles (+2,996)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    194,552 miles
    Test number
    778844278188
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass191,556 miles (+3,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    191,556 miles
    Test number
    575642953358
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass187,676 miles (+15,162)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    187,676 miles
    Test number
    879776786746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass172,514 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    172,514 miles
    Test number
    100099899724
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

  10. Fail172,511 miles (+8,513)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,511 miles
    Test number
    110151740260
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dbush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge

  11. Pass163,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    163,998 miles
    Test number
    913933675077
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail163,998 miles (+1,254)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,998 miles
    Test number
    131583230734
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass162,744 miles (+6,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    162,744 miles
    Test number
    411412566561
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass156,533 miles (+1,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    156,533 miles
    Test number
    196786164257
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass154,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    154,664 miles
    Test number
    598785453240
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail154,664 miles (+9,062)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,664 miles
    Test number
    347783553410
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass145,602 miles (+5,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    145,602 miles
    Test number
    576247042245
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail140,381 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,381 miles
    Test number
    888328041239
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f belt stalk shroud missing

  19. Pass140,381 miles (+20,458)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    140,381 miles
    Test number
    956238441226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f belt stalk shroud missing

  20. Pass119,923 miles (+16,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    119,923 miles
    Test number
    511730850286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  21. Fail103,215 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,215 miles
    Test number
    250048349218
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass103,215 miles (+14,425)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    103,215 miles
    Test number
    934368649255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail88,790 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,790 miles
    Test number
    301505458281
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass88,790 miles (+27,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    88,790 miles
    Test number
    320465258403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass61,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,413 miles
    Test number
    780963417283
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Questions about T5 XSM

Does T5 XSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XSM is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XSM?
The MOT on T5 XSM is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XSM done?
T5 XSM was recorded at 214,453 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 8,165 miles a year.
Has T5 XSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XSM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 XSM 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 XSM find?
T5 XSM passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.

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