Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T5 XTEMOT history
T5 XTE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,285 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 130,285 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,260 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XTE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XTE was last recorded at 130,285 miles on 1 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 130,285 miles · 30 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,260 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 130,285 miles
- 2025 – 125,334 miles
- 2024 – 120,539 miles
- 2023 – 104,299 miles
- 2022 – 89,032 miles
- 2021 – 83,169 miles
- 2019 – 75,651 miles
- 2018 – 70,250 miles
- 2017 – 64,806 miles
- 2016 – 58,836 miles
- 2015 – 51,513 miles
- 2014 – 45,444 miles
- 2013 – 39,028 miles
- 2012 – 30,603 miles
- 2011 – 22,534 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass130,285 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass130,285 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 130,285 miles
- Test number
- 913538356298
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail130,285 miles (+4,951)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,285 miles
- Test number
- 212209157791
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass125,334 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 125,334 miles
- Test number
- 254876972624
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail125,334 miles (+4,795)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,334 miles
- Test number
- 385546753680
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,539 miles (+16,240)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2025
- Odometer
- 120,539 miles
- Test number
- 920272564531
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryLowered suspension fitted, ride hight very low.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStretched tyres fitted to all rims.
Pass104,299 miles (+248)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 104,299 miles
- Test number
- 544440583816
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail104,051 miles (+15,019)4 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,051 miles
- Test number
- 772368705120
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Seat belt missing seat belt stalks not presented (7.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake efficiency low
Pass89,032 miles (+131)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 89,032 miles
- Test number
- 852196236158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail88,901 miles (+5,732)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,901 miles
- Test number
- 153010557216
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,169 miles (+7,518)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 83,169 miles
- Test number
- 879779677245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,651 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 75,651 miles
- Test number
- 289376364471
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail75,651 miles (+5,401)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,651 miles
- Test number
- 887826010536
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass70,250 miles (+5,444)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 70,250 miles
- Test number
- 342018349332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,806 miles (+5,970)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 64,806 miles
- Test number
- 686554914042
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass58,836 miles (+7,323)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 58,836 miles
- Test number
- 781518657299
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass51,513 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 51,513 miles
- Test number
- 576225775167
- NoteDamage to near side front tyre sidewall
Fail51,512 miles (+6,068)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,512 miles
- Test number
- 206515775121
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- NoteDamage to near side front tyre sidewall
Pass45,444 miles (+6,416)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 45,444 miles
- Test number
- 705804774150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass39,028 miles (+8,425)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 39,028 miles
- Test number
- 546665083173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,603 miles (+8,069)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 30,603 miles
- Test number
- 236190182187
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass22,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 22,534 miles
- Test number
- 348670781150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,534 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,534 miles
- Test number
- 528759071156
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about T5 XTE
- Does T5 XTE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XTE is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XTE?
- The MOT on T5 XTE is valid until 30 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 XTE done?
- T5 XTE was recorded at 130,285 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 7,260 miles a year.
- Has T5 XTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XTE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 XTE 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 XTE find?
- T5 XTE passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.
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