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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T5 XXJMOT history

T5 XXJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 187,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
187,513 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XXJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XXJ was last recorded at 187,513 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 3,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2018: 138,025 miles, lower than 138,125 miles on 17 Jul 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
183,655 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,858 miles
Average per year
8,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,513 miles
  • 2025 – 183,655 miles
  • 2024 – 177,825 miles
  • 2023 – 171,453 miles
  • 2022 – 165,588 miles
  • 2021 – 158,729 miles
  • 2020 – 150,169 miles
  • 2019 – 145,630 miles
  • 2018 – 138,025 miles
  • 2017 – 127,242 miles
  • 2016 – 112,948 miles
  • 2015 – 102,966 miles
  • 2014 – 91,806 miles
  • 2013 – 79,702 miles
  • 2012 – 71,900 miles
  • 2011 – 63,239 miles
  • 2010 – 48,313 miles
  • 2009 – 34,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,513 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust silencer outer skin peeling
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By steering rack connection (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heat shield loose
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer rearmost hanger mount corroded

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test offside lower corner obscured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central exhaust baffles noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front mild corrosion on front suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Horn not working properly low tone not working

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,513 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    187,513 miles
    Test number
    292676057503
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust silencer outer skin peeling
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By steering rack connection (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer rearmost hanger mount corroded

  2. Fail187,513 miles (+3,858)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,513 miles
    Test number
    203988482770
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust silencer outer skin peeling
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded By steering rack connection (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer rearmost hanger mount corroded

  3. Pass183,655 miles (+5,830)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    183,655 miles
    Test number
    591892253651
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Underbody corrosion

  4. Pass177,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    177,825 miles
    Test number
    751622043826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail177,825 miles (+6,372)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,825 miles
    Test number
    876066003729
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass171,453 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    171,453 miles
    Test number
    969345576758
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test offside lower corner obscured (3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail171,453 miles (+5,865)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,453 miles
    Test number
    890154723098
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test offside lower corner obscured (3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass165,588 miles (+6,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,588 miles
    Test number
    307359052402
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass158,729 miles (+8,560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    158,729 miles
    Test number
    230594839256
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield lose
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under veihcle

  10. Pass150,169 miles (+4)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    150,169 miles
    Test number
    313598048470
    • MinorHorn not working properly low tone not working (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust baffles noisy
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryFront mild corrosion on front suspension
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light cracked and not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5-6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5-6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer baffles noisy
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear mild corrosion on rear suspension.

  11. Fail150,165 miles (+4,535)1 dangerous3 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,165 miles
    Test number
    522900535287
    • DangerousFront Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly low tone not working (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust baffles noisy
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryFront mild corrosion on front suspension
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light cracked and not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5-6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5-6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer baffles noisy
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear mild corrosion on rear suspension.

  12. Pass145,630 miles (+7,605)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    145,630 miles
    Test number
    115106889700
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust silencers corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass138,025 miles (-100)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    138,025 miles
    Test number
    209959844213
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Fail138,125 miles (+10,883)2 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,125 miles
    Test number
    243670110336
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass127,242 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,242 miles
    Test number
    694978019687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dished and corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dished and corroded (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail127,242 miles (+14,294)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,242 miles
    Test number
    431101593005
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dished and corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dished and corroded (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass112,948 miles (+134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,948 miles
    Test number
    603308162018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail112,814 miles (+9,848)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,814 miles
    Test number
    332803116179
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass102,966 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    102,966 miles
    Test number
    238044625204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and peeling away.

  20. Fail102,966 miles (+11,160)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,966 miles
    Test number
    895114325295
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and peeling away.

  21. Pass91,806 miles (+12,104)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,806 miles
    Test number
    148024184167
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust centre box poor condition

  22. Pass79,702 miles (+7,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,702 miles
    Test number
    528184763143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass71,900 miles (+8,661)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,900 miles
    Test number
    547546882177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,239 miles (+2,574)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,239 miles
    Test number
    326763951138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded

  25. Pass60,665 miles (+12,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,665 miles
    Test number
    655104571071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass48,313 miles (+13,472)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,313 miles
    Test number
    282947970022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,841 miles
    Test number
    213185279055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 XXJ

Does T5 XXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XXJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XXJ?
The MOT on T5 XXJ is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 XXJ done?
T5 XXJ was recorded at 187,513 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 8,773 miles a year.
Has T5 XXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XXJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 XXJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 XXJ find?
T5 XXJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: middle exhaust silencer outer skin peeling; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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