Volkswagen Transporter
White and Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T5 XWRMOT history
T5 XWR is a white and red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 244,136 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 244,136 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 9,311 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XWR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White and Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XWR was last recorded at 244,136 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 12,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 231,882 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,254 miles
- Average per year
- 9,311 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 244,136 miles
- 2025 – 231,882 miles
- 2024 – 215,628 miles
- 2023 – 202,959 miles
- 2022 – 195,168 miles
- 2021 – 192,415 miles
- 2019 – 189,814 miles
- 2018 – 181,354 miles
- 2017 – 174,423 miles
- 2016 – 168,664 miles
- 2015 – 161,949 miles
- 2014 – 153,683 miles
- 2013 – 141,980 miles
- 2012 – 131,534 miles
- 2011 – 123,956 miles
- 2010 – 112,568 miles
- 2009 – 87,972 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass244,136 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Factory fitment sticker showing VIN/Chassis weight plate information missing from original locations.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front headlamp/dipped beam output lessened but not significantly.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
18' wheels fitted with standard car ply tyres, load rating does meet plated axle minimum requirements
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Lowering coil springs fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 21 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass244,136 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 244,136 miles
- Test number
- 850646778113
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail244,129 miles (+12,247)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 244,129 miles
- Test number
- 813636829923
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass231,882 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 231,882 miles
- Test number
- 669758656037
- AdvisoryFactory fitment sticker showing VIN/Chassis weight plate information missing from original locations.
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp/dipped beam output lessened but not significantly.
Fail231,854 miles (+16,226)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,854 miles
- Test number
- 998733245716
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFactory fitment sticker showing VIN/Chassis weight plate information missing from original locations.
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp/dipped beam output lessened but not significantly.
Pass215,628 miles (+12)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 215,628 miles
- Test number
- 732940447420
- Advisory18' wheels fitted with standard car ply tyres, load rating does meet plated axle minimum requirements
- AdvisoryLowering coil springs fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside wiper poor
- AdvisoryRetro fitted LED lamp clusters fitted all round, no AUTOMATIC level adjusters for dipped beam
Fail215,616 miles (+12,657)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,616 miles
- Test number
- 329078437809
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
- Advisory18' wheels fitted with standard car ply tyres, load rating does meet plated axle minimum requirements
- AdvisoryLowering coil springs fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside wiper poor
- AdvisoryOil level low
- AdvisoryRetro fitted LED lamp clusters fitted all round, no AUTOMATIC level adjusters for dipped beam
Pass202,959 miles (+7,791)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 202,959 miles
- Test number
- 754945395490
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x
Pass195,168 miles (+57)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 195,168 miles
- Test number
- 348418124645
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail195,111 miles (+2,696)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,111 miles
- Test number
- 304743435856
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass192,415 miles (+2,601)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 192,415 miles
- Test number
- 767087100734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,814 miles2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 189,814 miles
- Test number
- 201521069529
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted
Fail189,814 miles (+8,460)6 major2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,814 miles
- Test number
- 956142339011
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder body trays fitted
Pass181,354 miles (+6,931)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 181,354 miles
- Test number
- 685280461990
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear silencer heavily corroded
Pass174,423 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 174,423 miles
- Test number
- 834676489618
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface worn and pitted (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface worn and pitted (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached Brake pad wear indicator wiring damaged (1.9.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Fail174,423 miles (+5,759)2 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,423 miles
- Test number
- 911066126839
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 1x Fixture missing (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface worn and pitted (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface worn and pitted (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to become detached Brake pad wear indicator wiring damaged (1.9.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Pass168,664 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 168,664 miles
- Test number
- 810105003655
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
Fail168,664 miles (+6,715)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,664 miles
- Test number
- 952003342604
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryParking brake just passed its efficiency
Pass161,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 161,949 miles
- Test number
- 304568257352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,949 miles (+8,266)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,949 miles
- Test number
- 164028973143
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass153,683 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 153,683 miles
- Test number
- 156568734276
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCorrosion on offside rear disc
- NoteSlight restricted movement in nearside rear handbrake lever at calliper
Fail153,683 miles (+11,703)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,683 miles
- Test number
- 919188734268
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCorrosion on offside rear disc
- NoteSlight restricted movement in nearside rear handbrake lever at calliper
Pass141,980 miles (+10,446)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2014
- Odometer
- 141,980 miles
- Test number
- 519780733153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,534 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 131,534 miles
- Test number
- 986272432135
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail131,534 miles (+7,578)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,534 miles
- Test number
- 819291532129
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass123,956 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2012
- Odometer
- 123,956 miles
- Test number
- 458018701183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,953 miles (+11,385)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,953 miles
- Test number
- 197585101100
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass112,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2011
- Odometer
- 112,568 miles
- Test number
- 691070930126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,568 miles (+24,596)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,568 miles
- Test number
- 263600230411
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,972 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 87,972 miles
- Test number
- 343761619176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 XWR
- Does T5 XWR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XWR is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XWR?
- The MOT on T5 XWR is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 XWR done?
- T5 XWR was recorded at 244,136 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 9,311 miles a year.
- Has T5 XWR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XWR has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 XWR 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 XWR find?
- T5 XWR passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake hose slightly deteriorated both..
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