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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 XUPMOT history

T5 XUP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 214,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
214,108 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XUP was last recorded at 214,108 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 5,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,488 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,620 miles
Average per year
8,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,108 miles
  • 2025 – 208,488 miles
  • 2024 – 202,458 miles
  • 2023 – 197,182 miles
  • 2022 – 188,270 miles
  • 2021 – 179,961 miles
  • 2020 – 172,667 miles
  • 2019 – 165,444 miles
  • 2018 – 158,111 miles
  • 2017 – 148,833 miles
  • 2016 – 140,246 miles
  • 2015 – 122,938 miles
  • 2014 – 122,542 miles
  • 2013 – 118,139 miles
  • 2012 – 106,620 miles
  • 2011 – 80,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,108 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view to components.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,108 miles (+5,620)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    214,108 miles
    Test number
    846350164935
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view to components.

  2. Pass208,488 miles (+6,030)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    208,488 miles
    Test number
    670147746961
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view to components.

  3. Pass202,458 miles (+5,276)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    202,458 miles
    Test number
    804139581258
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass197,182 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    197,182 miles
    Test number
    961075841234
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Fail197,179 miles (+8,909)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,179 miles
    Test number
    910017557311
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass188,270 miles (+8,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    188,270 miles
    Test number
    362824875566
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass179,961 miles (+7,294)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    179,961 miles
    Test number
    680363350231
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,667 miles (+7,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    172,667 miles
    Test number
    553461184779
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass165,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,444 miles
    Test number
    275212682441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail165,444 miles (+7,333)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,444 miles
    Test number
    144635329915
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass158,111 miles (+9,278)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    158,111 miles
    Test number
    370919503151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    148,833 miles
    Test number
    462586435287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail148,833 miles (+8,587)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,833 miles
    Test number
    378551070556
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass140,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,246 miles
    Test number
    445280233537
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner wall splitting

  15. Fail140,246 miles (+17,308)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,246 miles
    Test number
    913742287661
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner wall splitting

  16. Pass122,938 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    122,938 miles
    Test number
    375563705201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,542 miles (+4,403)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,542 miles
    Test number
    497092884225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,139 miles (+11,519)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    118,139 miles
    Test number
    478799623184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass106,620 miles (+25,908)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    106,620 miles
    Test number
    728431322178
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

  20. Fail80,712 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,712 miles
    Test number
    525434421109
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass80,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,712 miles
    Test number
    605034721116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 XUP

Does T5 XUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XUP is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XUP?
The MOT on T5 XUP is valid until 23 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 XUP done?
T5 XUP was recorded at 214,108 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 8,769 miles a year.
Has T5 XUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XUP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 XUP 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 XUP find?
T5 XUP passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.

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