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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T5 XXLMOT history

T5 XXL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2025
Mileage
129,462 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 XXL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T5 XXL was last recorded at 129,462 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,377 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
5,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,462 miles
  • 2024 – 129,377 miles
  • 2023 – 128,705 miles
  • 2022 – 128,240 miles
  • 2021 – 125,459 miles
  • 2020 – 123,520 miles
  • 2019 – 122,181 miles
  • 2018 – 119,437 miles
  • 2017 – 116,048 miles
  • 2016 – 111,220 miles
  • 2015 – 106,498 miles
  • 2014 – 100,522 miles
  • 2013 – 95,120 miles
  • 2012 – 86,751 miles
  • 2011 – 77,957 miles
  • 2010 – 69,754 miles
  • 2009 – 57,371 miles
  • 2007 – 28,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,462 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,462 miles (+85)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,462 miles
    Test number
    150403037346
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,377 miles (+672)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    129,377 miles
    Test number
    912062783545
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass128,705 miles (+465)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,705 miles
    Test number
    485247775384
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes ( front sections ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate holed and corroded

  4. Pass128,240 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    128,240 miles
    Test number
    411414078819
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail128,240 miles (+2,781)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,240 miles
    Test number
    252343663363
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass125,459 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,459 miles
    Test number
    502941237395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,430 miles (+1,910)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,430 miles
    Test number
    793018622033
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass123,520 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,520 miles
    Test number
    292481099022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough Top strut bearing (2.1.1 (a))

  9. Fail123,510 miles (+1,329)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,510 miles
    Test number
    523174731630
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough Top strut bearing (2.1.1 (a))

  10. Pass122,181 miles (+2,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,181 miles
    Test number
    994459300564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass119,437 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,437 miles
    Test number
    886768322554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail119,426 miles (+3,378)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,426 miles
    Test number
    206615327862
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass116,048 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,048 miles
    Test number
    197911422684
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront slight damage front number plate.
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch inop

  14. Fail116,046 miles (+4,826)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,046 miles
    Test number
    905318894315
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront slight damage front number plate.
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corroded/scored. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPark brake performance low both wheels.
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch inop

  15. Pass111,220 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,220 miles
    Test number
    820289617160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,498 miles (+5,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,498 miles
    Test number
    657350345163
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass100,522 miles (+9)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    100,522 miles
    Test number
    619807044184
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail100,513 miles (+5,393)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,513 miles
    Test number
    208891744137
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass95,120 miles (+8,369)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,120 miles
    Test number
    915983923155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,751 miles (+24)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,751 miles
    Test number
    226341022493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear wiper loose

  21. Fail86,727 miles (+8,770)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,727 miles
    Test number
    707874412194
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear An item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear wiper loose

  22. Pass77,957 miles (+8,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    77,957 miles
    Test number
    419805721162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass69,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,754 miles
    Test number
    570795520118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail69,754 miles (+12,383)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,754 miles
    Test number
    740505320163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass57,371 miles (+29,115)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,371 miles
    Test number
    992285609158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,256 miles
    Test number
    360507957161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 XXL

Does T5 XXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 XXL expired on 25 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 XXL?
The MOT on T5 XXL expired on 25 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 XXL done?
T5 XXL was recorded at 129,462 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,499 miles a year.
Has T5 XXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 XXL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 XXL 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 XXL find?
T5 XXL failed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front service brake excessively binding; nearside front side repeater not working, and 5 more.

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