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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T5 XVUMOT history

T5 XVU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
149,649 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XVU was last recorded at 149,649 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,643 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,649 miles
  • 2025 – 145,076 miles
  • 2024 – 135,875 miles
  • 2023 – 128,559 miles
  • 2022 – 119,933 miles
  • 2021 – 118,390 miles
  • 2020 – 114,585 miles
  • 2019 – 110,975 miles
  • 2018 – 106,051 miles
  • 2017 – 100,505 miles
  • 2016 – 96,660 miles
  • 2015 – 91,990 miles
  • 2014 – 86,157 miles
  • 2012 – 76,701 miles
  • 2011 – 66,461 miles
  • 2009 – 50,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,649 miles
  • Advisory20 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,,((1,20)),,P3,,INTERNAL COOLING FAN-CONSTANTLY ON !!,,Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,649 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    149,649 miles
    Test number
    312131585797
    • Advisory20 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,,((1,20)),,P3,,INTERNAL COOLING FAN-CONSTANTLY ON !!,,

  2. Fail149,643 miles (+4,567)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,643 miles
    Test number
    236510566055
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases X-BOX-BLOWN (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake inadequately mounted HEAT SHIELD/DUST COVER --FOULING DISCS !!!!!!!!!!!! (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Advisory20 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC,,,((1,20)),,P3,,INTERNAL COOLING FAN-CONSTANTLY ON !!,,

  3. Pass145,076 miles (+9,201)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    145,076 miles
    Test number
    846490650518
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And covered. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacture covering.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And covered. (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass135,875 miles (+7,316)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,875 miles
    Test number
    704249542357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,559 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    128,559 miles
    Test number
    219280633701
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail128,555 miles (+8,622)2 major2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,555 miles
    Test number
    826116857420
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass119,933 miles (+1,543)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,933 miles
    Test number
    311651764134
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass118,390 miles (+3,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,390 miles
    Test number
    324220042258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass114,585 miles (+3,610)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,585 miles
    Test number
    844628041542
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass110,975 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    110,975 miles
    Test number
    479939700662
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail110,975 miles (+4,924)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,975 miles
    Test number
    337048837265
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass106,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,051 miles
    Test number
    373606184206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  13. Fail106,051 miles (+5,546)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,051 miles
    Test number
    972123545299
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass100,505 miles (+3,845)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,505 miles
    Test number
    341815882871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,660 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,660 miles
    Test number
    558095456854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,652 miles (+4,662)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,652 miles
    Test number
    524138756320
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail91,990 miles3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    608574195106
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteExhaust rusting
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn
    • NoteSlight play o/s frt drop link

  18. Pass91,990 miles (+5,833)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    91,990 miles
    Test number
    617024595135
    • NoteExhaust rusting
    • NoteO/s rear tyre worn
    • NoteSlight play o/s frt drop link

  19. Fail86,157 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,157 miles
    Test number
    228114564407
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  20. Pass86,157 miles (+9,456)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,157 miles
    Test number
    896934864100
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  21. Fail76,701 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,701 miles
    Test number
    338096272228
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass76,701 miles (+4,279)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,701 miles
    Test number
    715896372204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,422 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,422 miles
    Test number
    499795202056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass72,422 miles (+5,961)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,422 miles
    Test number
    948565602047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,461 miles (+15,630)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,461 miles
    Test number
    749705001018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,831 miles
    Test number
    632009079206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,831 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,831 miles
    Test number
    790469979208
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T5 XVU

Does T5 XVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XVU is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XVU?
The MOT on T5 XVU is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XVU done?
T5 XVU was recorded at 149,649 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,050 miles a year.
Has T5 XVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XVU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 XVU 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 XVU find?
T5 XVU passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: 20 yr old//miles etc etc,,,((1,20)),,p3,,internal cooling fan-constantly on !!,,.

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