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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T5 XTPMOT history

T5 XTP is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 208,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
208,900 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XTP was last recorded at 208,900 miles on 27 May 2026, 3,730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,170 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,730 miles
Average per year
8,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,900 miles
  • 2025 – 205,170 miles
  • 2024 – 201,116 miles
  • 2023 – 193,947 miles
  • 2022 – 190,210 miles
  • 2021 – 181,668 miles
  • 2020 – 171,865 miles
  • 2019 – 162,971 miles
  • 2018 – 152,118 miles
  • 2017 – 152,022 miles
  • 2016 – 128,785 miles
  • 2015 – 109,957 miles
  • 2014 – 102,927 miles
  • 2013 – 96,169 miles
  • 2012 – 85,800 miles
  • 2011 – 74,668 miles
  • 2010 – 66,173 miles
  • 2009 – 57,639 miles
  • 2008 – 47,914 miles
  • 2007 – 41,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,900 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear arms 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Bonnet insulation is not fully secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,900 miles (+3,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    208,900 miles
    Test number
    672308370916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arms corroded

  2. Pass205,170 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    205,170 miles
    Test number
    984329702510
    • AdvisoryBonnet insulation is not fully secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail205,150 miles (+4,034)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,150 miles
    Test number
    556479551216
    • DangerousNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet insulation is not fully secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass201,116 miles (+26)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    201,116 miles
    Test number
    950843616758
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  5. Fail201,090 miles (+7,143)7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,090 miles
    Test number
    457307815954
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  6. Pass193,947 miles (+3,737)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    193,947 miles
    Test number
    523284771739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass190,210 miles (+8,542)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    190,210 miles
    Test number
    410295367476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass181,668 miles (+9,803)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    181,668 miles
    Test number
    334948813731
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass171,865 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    171,865 miles
    Test number
    416218673028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail171,837 miles (+8,866)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,837 miles
    Test number
    578827513736
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass162,971 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,971 miles
    Test number
    546438065076
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAmber warning light on dash illuminated
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe insecure [ resting on anti roll bar ]

  12. Fail162,967 miles (+10,849)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,967 miles
    Test number
    734047483123
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe insecure [ resting on anti roll bar ]

  13. Pass152,118 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    152,118 miles
    Test number
    498114812235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass152,022 miles (+23,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    152,022 miles
    Test number
    216328420488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass128,785 miles (+18,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    128,785 miles
    Test number
    354665423608
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass109,957 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,957 miles
    Test number
    916514885193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  17. Fail109,957 miles (+7,030)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,957 miles
    Test number
    758464685142
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Pass102,927 miles (+6,758)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    102,927 miles
    Test number
    907128264159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,169 miles
    Test number
    416904353139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,169 miles (+10,369)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,169 miles
    Test number
    835850343146
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass85,800 miles (+11,132)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,800 miles
    Test number
    818873162130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre below limits

  22. Pass74,668 miles (+8,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,668 miles
    Test number
    365381031136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass66,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,173 miles
    Test number
    894774930113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,173 miles (+8,534)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,173 miles
    Test number
    432362830102
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass57,639 miles (+9,725)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,639 miles
    Test number
    862883079180
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass47,914 miles (+6,655)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,914 miles
    Test number
    373148458168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,259 miles
    Test number
    291027937143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 XTP

Does T5 XTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XTP is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XTP?
The MOT on T5 XTP is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XTP done?
T5 XTP was recorded at 208,900 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 8,810 miles a year.
Has T5 XTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XTP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 XTP 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 XTP find?
T5 XTP passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; both rear arms corroded.

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