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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 XTLMOT history

T5 XTL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 198,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2024
Mileage
198,700 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XTL was last recorded at 198,700 miles on 17 Nov 2023, 9,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2012: 124,485 miles, lower than 133,233 miles on 29 Oct 2011.

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
189,654 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
9,046 miles
Average per year
5,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 198,700 miles
  • 2022 – 189,654 miles
  • 2021 – 186,548 miles
  • 2020 – 183,021 miles
  • 2019 – 182,678 miles
  • 2017 – 173,833 miles
  • 2016 – 149,363 miles
  • 2015 – 141,734 miles
  • 2014 – 137,170 miles
  • 2013 – 131,356 miles
  • 2012 – 124,498 miles
  • 2011 – 133,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,700 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,700 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    198,700 miles
    Test number
    544733148003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Fail198,700 miles (+9,046)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,700 miles
    Test number
    979494083786
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass189,654 miles (+3,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    189,654 miles
    Test number
    366654884334
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  4. Pass186,548 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    186,548 miles
    Test number
    660649241981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass183,021 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,021 miles
    Test number
    983360318982
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Fail183,021 miles (+343)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,021 miles
    Test number
    353081122566
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Pass182,678 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    182,678 miles
    Test number
    853394244330
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail182,678 miles (+8,845)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,678 miles
    Test number
    909223491335
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass173,833 miles (+24,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    173,833 miles
    Test number
    735629747785
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass149,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    149,363 miles
    Test number
    778053736431
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre/rear exhaust corroded

  11. Fail149,363 miles (+7,629)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,363 miles
    Test number
    103587207014
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre/rear exhaust corroded

  12. Pass141,734 miles (+4,564)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,734 miles
    Test number
    409341735143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside and offside front windows tinted.

  13. Pass137,170 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    137,170 miles
    Test number
    207776794450
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is wearing on inside edge
    • NotePlay in both steering arms

  14. Fail137,170 miles (+5,814)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,170 miles
    Test number
    496426794108
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is wearing on inside edge
    • NotePlay in both steering arms

  15. Pass131,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    131,356 miles
    Test number
    366626603295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail131,356 miles (+6,858)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,356 miles
    Test number
    475416703294
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass124,498 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    124,498 miles
    Test number
    826748102284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail124,485 miles (-8,748)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,485 miles
    Test number
    637736702252
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass133,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    133,233 miles
    Test number
    445862401398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail133,233 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,233 miles
    Test number
    285074391298
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T5 XTL

Does T5 XTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 XTL expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 XTL?
The MOT on T5 XTL expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 XTL done?
T5 XTL was recorded at 198,700 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2023, an average of 5,422 miles a year.
Has T5 XTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XTL has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 XTL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 XTL find?
T5 XTL passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt slightly damaged.

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