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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T5 XSSMOT history

T5 XSS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,080 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XSS was last recorded at 124,080 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,079 miles · 23 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,080 miles
  • 2025 – 119,418 miles
  • 2024 – 115,489 miles
  • 2023 – 112,303 miles
  • 2022 – 110,219 miles
  • 2021 – 108,818 miles
  • 2020 – 105,080 miles
  • 2019 – 103,352 miles
  • 2017 – 98,747 miles
  • 2016 – 94,841 miles
  • 2015 – 86,569 miles
  • 2014 – 77,181 miles
  • 2013 – 75,633 miles
  • 2012 – 73,162 miles
  • 2011 – 70,162 miles
  • 2010 – 64,213 miles
  • 2009 – 59,141 miles
  • 2008 – 53,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,080 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,080 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,080 miles
    Test number
    826898339879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail124,079 miles (+4,661)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,079 miles
    Test number
    541335724527
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass119,418 miles (+3,929)2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,418 miles
    Test number
    315509484375
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass115,489 miles (+3,186)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,489 miles
    Test number
    286717044760
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge only just passable (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component's slightly corroded

  5. Pass112,303 miles3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    517593101507
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension component's covered in surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail112,303 miles (+2,084)2 repaired3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    780301279003
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension component's covered in surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass110,219 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,219 miles
    Test number
    397352348024
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers casings corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail110,218 miles (+1,400)1 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,218 miles
    Test number
    523844245616
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryAll shock absorbers casings corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass108,818 miles (+3,738)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,818 miles
    Test number
    661688106866
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass105,080 miles (+153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,080 miles
    Test number
    300148084822
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail104,927 miles (+1,575)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,927 miles
    Test number
    610720493112
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,352 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,352 miles
    Test number
    191676172626
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted as standard
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail103,351 miles (+4,604)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,351 miles
    Test number
    235273753049
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted as standard
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass98,747 miles (+3,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,747 miles
    Test number
    709014908903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass94,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,841 miles
    Test number
    418311529862
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail94,841 miles (+8,272)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,841 miles
    Test number
    912937392289
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass86,569 miles (+9,388)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,569 miles
    Test number
    892614527404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,181 miles (+1,548)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,181 miles
    Test number
    979695824388
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass75,633 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,633 miles
    Test number
    548213843394
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Fail75,633 miles (+2,471)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,633 miles
    Test number
    668323243382
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  21. Pass73,162 miles (+3,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,162 miles
    Test number
    759477342389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass70,162 miles (+5,949)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,162 miles
    Test number
    515209941345
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear inner brake pad linings look low / worn slightly???

  23. Pass64,213 miles (+5,072)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,213 miles
    Test number
    713797440325
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass59,141 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,141 miles
    Test number
    202601159372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,911 miles
    Test number
    924973458331
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail53,911 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,911 miles
    Test number
    572753658372
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T5 XSS

Does T5 XSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XSS is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XSS?
The MOT on T5 XSS is valid until 31 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 XSS done?
T5 XSS was recorded at 124,080 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,065 miles a year.
Has T5 XSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XSS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 XSS 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 XSS find?
T5 XSS passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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