Volkswagen Transporter
White and Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T5 XVJMOT history
T5 XVJ is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 226,308 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 226,308 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,842 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XVJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White and Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 7 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XVJ was last recorded at 226,308 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 5,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 220,831 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,477 miles
- Average per year
- 10,842 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 226,308 miles
- 2025 – 220,831 miles
- 2024 – 214,667 miles
- 2023 – 209,953 miles
- 2021 – 201,784 miles
- 2020 – 190,815 miles
- 2019 – 178,121 miles
- 2018 – 164,340 miles
- 2017 – 149,910 miles
- 2016 – 137,170 miles
- 2015 – 122,593 miles
- 2014 – 106,535 miles
- 2013 – 95,713 miles
- 2012 – 72,078 miles
- 2011 – 59,640 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass226,308 miles
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass226,308 miles (+5,477)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 226,308 miles
- Test number
- 684409843604
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass220,831 miles (+6,164)4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 220,831 miles
- Test number
- 976551210358
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))
Pass214,667 miles (+4,714)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 214,667 miles
- Test number
- 729399973358
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass209,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 209,953 miles
- Test number
- 734790512413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail209,953 miles (+8,169)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,953 miles
- Test number
- 527472111101
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass201,784 miles (+10,969)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 201,784 miles
- Test number
- 993375162221
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,815 miles (+281)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 190,815 miles
- Test number
- 439634575019
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail190,534 miles (+12,413)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,534 miles
- Test number
- 652399531322
- MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sliding door runner trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass178,121 miles (+13,781)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 178,121 miles
- Test number
- 291354299954
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass164,340 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 164,340 miles
- Test number
- 753292881416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,340 miles (+14,430)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,340 miles
- Test number
- 755346719058
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass149,910 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 149,910 miles
- Test number
- 267831265543
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Fail149,910 miles (+12,740)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,910 miles
- Test number
- 889357366373
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Pass137,170 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 137,170 miles
- Test number
- 166202337176
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail137,162 miles (+14,569)3 failures3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,162 miles
- Test number
- 649079778869
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass122,593 miles (+16,058)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 122,593 miles
- Test number
- 219127225289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,535 miles (+10,822)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2015
- Odometer
- 106,535 miles
- Test number
- 607857034149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,713 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2014
- Odometer
- 95,713 miles
- Test number
- 606815943107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,713 miles (+23,635)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,713 miles
- Test number
- 795825943132
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass72,078 miles (+12,438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 72,078 miles
- Test number
- 145665262456
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 59,640 miles
- Test number
- 405517461021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,640 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,640 miles
- Test number
- 619596461083
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Questions about T5 XVJ
- Does T5 XVJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XVJ is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XVJ?
- The MOT on T5 XVJ is valid until 24 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 XVJ done?
- T5 XVJ was recorded at 226,308 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 10,842 miles a year.
- Has T5 XVJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XVJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on T5 XVJ 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 XVJ find?
- T5 XVJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.
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