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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T5 XVLMOT history

T5 XVL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 163,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
163,770 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XVL was last recorded at 163,770 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
161,138 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,632 miles
Average per year
12,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,770 miles
  • 2025 – 161,138 miles
  • 2024 – 159,650 miles
  • 2023 – 156,488 miles
  • 2022 – 138,650 miles
  • 2021 – 123,743 miles
  • 2020 – 110,374 miles
  • 2019 – 92,374 miles
  • 2018 – 74,239 miles
  • 2017 – 60,118 miles
  • 2016 – 44,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,770 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,770 miles (+2,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    163,770 miles
    Test number
    303753499229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass161,138 miles (+1,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    161,138 miles
    Test number
    733368246282
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass159,650 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    159,650 miles
    Test number
    392398601896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,488 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    156,488 miles
    Test number
    692388836517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just okay (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail156,481 miles (+17,831)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,481 miles
    Test number
    233456247989
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just okay (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass138,650 miles (+14,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    138,650 miles
    Test number
    421030322719
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass123,743 miles (+13,369)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,743 miles
    Test number
    878875920819
    • MinorNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass110,374 miles (+18,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,374 miles
    Test number
    955689034678
    • AdvisoryNearside centre stop lamp not working

  9. Pass92,374 miles (+18,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,374 miles
    Test number
    645968988612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass74,239 miles (+14,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,239 miles
    Test number
    413432617821
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has worn edges

  11. Pass60,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,118 miles
    Test number
    269630251352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,118 miles (+15,372)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,118 miles
    Test number
    620026364308
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65r16 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Look to be less than 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass44,746 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,746 miles
    Test number
    123925728874
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to register results

  14. Fail44,746 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,746 miles
    Test number
    796361804077
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to register results

Questions about T5 XVL

Does T5 XVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XVL is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XVL?
The MOT on T5 XVL is valid until 17 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 XVL done?
T5 XVL was recorded at 163,770 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 12,295 miles a year.
Has T5 XVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XVL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T5 XVL 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 XVL find?
T5 XVL passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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