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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T5 XSWMOT history

T5 XSW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 158,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,117 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XSW was last recorded at 158,117 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2015: 111,008 miles, lower than 120,129 miles on 13 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,077 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
6,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,117 miles
  • 2023 – 157,781 miles
  • 2020 – 155,036 miles
  • 2019 – 145,744 miles
  • 2018 – 137,259 miles
  • 2017 – 129,008 miles
  • 2016 – 120,782 miles
  • 2015 – 111,008 miles
  • 2014 – 120,129 miles
  • 2013 – 82,421 miles
  • 2012 – 71,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,117 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,117 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,117 miles
    Test number
    218308191375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail158,077 miles (+296)3 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,077 miles
    Test number
    583832839492
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (o/s and n/s) (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    157,781 miles
    Test number
    151400541456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,781 miles (+2,745)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,781 miles
    Test number
    748379656081
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front caliper spring missing

  5. Pass155,036 miles (+9,292)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    155,036 miles
    Test number
    411300254864
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass145,744 miles (+8,485)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    145,744 miles
    Test number
    177892624323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass137,259 miles (+8,251)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    137,259 miles
    Test number
    448719032169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,008 miles (+8,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    129,008 miles
    Test number
    835742605253
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox outer skin corroded

  9. Pass120,782 miles (+9,774)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    120,782 miles
    Test number
    369777953592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,008 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,008 miles
    Test number
    227233365133
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamps beam pattern poor
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  11. Fail111,008 miles (-9,121)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,008 miles
    Test number
    998213465164
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamps beam pattern poor
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  12. Pass120,129 miles (+37,708)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    120,129 miles
    Test number
    319325824234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,421 miles (+10,475)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    82,421 miles
    Test number
    525354733230
    • NoteRear registration plate is slightly faded

  14. Pass71,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,946 miles
    Test number
    108442972210
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Fail71,946 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,946 miles
    Test number
    425312172238
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T5 XSW

Does T5 XSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XSW is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XSW?
The MOT on T5 XSW is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XSW done?
T5 XSW was recorded at 158,117 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,246 miles a year.
Has T5 XSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XSW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 XSW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 XSW find?
T5 XSW passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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