Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T5 XWBMOT history
T5 XWB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,798 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 173,798 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,973 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XWB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 12 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XWB was last recorded at 173,798 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 5,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 167,986 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,812 miles
- Average per year
- 7,973 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,798 miles
- 2025 – 167,986 miles
- 2024 – 160,354 miles
- 2023 – 149,661 miles
- 2022 – 136,797 miles
- 2021 – 127,489 miles
- 2020 – 117,212 miles
- 2019 – 114,904 miles
- 2018 – 109,090 miles
- 2017 – 100,179 miles
- 2016 – 92,618 miles
- 2014 – 77,042 miles
- 2013 – 67,851 miles
- 2011 – 56,880 miles
- 2010 – 42,177 miles
- 2009 – 35,663 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,798 miles
- MinorNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,798 miles (+5,812)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 173,798 miles
- Test number
- 949169167949
- MinorNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,986 miles (+45)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 167,986 miles
- Test number
- 635958101761
- MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail167,941 miles (+7,587)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,941 miles
- Test number
- 362805608925
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass160,354 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 160,354 miles
- Test number
- 981102617676
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats missing
Fail160,331 miles (+10,670)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,331 miles
- Test number
- 444597808810
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row seats missing
Pass149,661 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 149,661 miles
- Test number
- 928097121290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,623 miles (+12,826)7 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,623 miles
- Test number
- 643783551846
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory1 rear exhaust mounting not connected
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,797 miles (+152)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 136,797 miles
- Test number
- 835658000041
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail136,645 miles (+9,156)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,645 miles
- Test number
- 308943292114
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass127,489 miles (+597)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 127,489 miles
- Test number
- 465822020788
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake servo pipe splitting at unions
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,892 miles (+9,680)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,892 miles
- Test number
- 670887730277
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake servo pipe splitting at unions
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass117,212 miles (+2,308)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 117,212 miles
- Test number
- 677030795855
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,904 miles (+5,814)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 114,904 miles
- Test number
- 500983597202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Centre row Belt slow to retract
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,090 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 109,090 miles
- Test number
- 598646198310
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Wires broken (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryPlastic brake servo pipe splitting
Fail109,090 miles (+8,911)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,090 miles
- Test number
- 825916517817
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Wires broken (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryPlastic brake servo pipe splitting
Pass100,179 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 100,179 miles
- Test number
- 199533011820
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail100,177 miles (+7,559)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,177 miles
- Test number
- 329781020453
- FailureNearside Front suspension 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)
- FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass92,618 miles (+19)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 92,618 miles
- Test number
- 709348258440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail92,599 miles (+15,557)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,599 miles
- Test number
- 340248061466
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,042 miles (+3,499)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 77,042 miles
- Test number
- 438735354286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 73,543 miles
- Test number
- 118755744060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,543 miles (+5,692)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,543 miles
- Test number
- 286005744059
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass67,851 miles (+10,971)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 67,851 miles
- Test number
- 288616163005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 56,880 miles
- Test number
- 765708451207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,880 miles (+14,703)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,880 miles
- Test number
- 118136951261
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,177 miles (+6,514)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 42,177 miles
- Test number
- 124698410115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,663 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 35,663 miles
- Test number
- 374878329120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 XWB
- Does T5 XWB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XWB is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XWB?
- The MOT on T5 XWB is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 XWB done?
- T5 XWB was recorded at 173,798 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,973 miles a year.
- Has T5 XWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XWB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T5 XWB 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 XWB find?
- T5 XWB passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; oil leak, but not excessive.
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