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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T5 XXKMOT history

T5 XXK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 187,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
187,300 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XXK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 XXK was last recorded at 187,300 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Oct 2014: 140,538 miles, lower than 140,583 miles on 28 Oct 2014.

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
187,300 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,300 miles
  • 2025 – 186,872 miles
  • 2024 – 186,306 miles
  • 2023 – 186,044 miles
  • 2022 – 185,776 miles
  • 2021 – 184,690 miles
  • 2020 – 183,682 miles
  • 2019 – 183,154 miles
  • 2018 – 181,301 miles
  • 2017 – 173,876 miles
  • 2016 – 160,040 miles
  • 2015 – 149,366 miles
  • 2014 – 140,538 miles
  • 2013 – 130,757 miles
  • 2012 – 118,696 miles
  • 2011 – 106,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,300 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    187,300 miles
    Test number
    472714129210
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail187,300 miles (+428)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,300 miles
    Test number
    790736522528
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass186,872 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    186,872 miles
    Test number
    879447693850
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail186,872 miles (+566)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,872 miles
    Test number
    301772103147
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass186,306 miles (+262)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    186,306 miles
    Test number
    590783347329
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass186,044 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    186,044 miles
    Test number
    693553972869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  7. Fail186,027 miles (+251)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,027 miles
    Test number
    198873425898
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken aftermarket coilover suspension fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken aftermarket coilover suspension fitted (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass185,776 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    185,776 miles
    Test number
    771801867760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail185,776 miles (+1,086)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,776 miles
    Test number
    590892256080
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass184,690 miles (+1,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    184,690 miles
    Test number
    201476363763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass183,682 miles (+528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    183,682 miles
    Test number
    954714265407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass183,154 miles (+1,853)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    183,154 miles
    Test number
    923774459879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass181,301 miles (+7,425)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    181,301 miles
    Test number
    105102966824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass173,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    173,876 miles
    Test number
    939646046870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail173,876 miles (+13,836)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,876 miles
    Test number
    323201705809
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass160,040 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    160,040 miles
    Test number
    146468438079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage covered in mud
  17. Fail160,040 miles (+10,674)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,040 miles
    Test number
    443073317646
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryUndercarriage covered in mud
  18. Pass149,366 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    149,366 miles
    Test number
    717821683869
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  19. Fail149,195 miles (+8,657)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,195 miles
    Test number
    666213174620
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  20. Pass140,538 miles (-45)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    140,538 miles
    Test number
    718352904377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorated not causing excessive movement at time of test
    • NoteHalf of the high levelbrake lights are dim
  21. Fail140,583 miles (+9,826)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,583 miles
    Test number
    538551304325
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes are deteriorated not causing excessive movement at time of test
    • NoteHalf of the high levelbrake lights are dim
  22. Pass130,757 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,757 miles
    Test number
    867960023399
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Fail130,653 miles (+11,957)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,653 miles
    Test number
    119677113316
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass118,696 miles (+11,963)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    118,696 miles
    Test number
    429196502437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,733 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,733 miles
    Test number
    705584391268
    • NoteChip in windwcreen

Questions about T5 XXK

Does T5 XXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XXK is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 XXK?
The MOT on T5 XXK is valid until 9 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 XXK done?
T5 XXK was recorded at 187,300 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 5,431 miles a year.
Has T5 XXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XXK has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 XXK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T5 XXK find?
T5 XXK passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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