Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
T5 XYJMOT history
T5 XYJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,950 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 180,950 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,300 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XYJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XYJ was last recorded at 180,950 miles on 20 May 2026, 4,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 176,278 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,672 miles
- Average per year
- 8,300 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,950 miles
- 2025 – 176,278 miles
- 2024 – 168,706 miles
- 2023 – 159,278 miles
- 2022 – 154,663 miles
- 2021 – 149,002 miles
- 2019 – 147,264 miles
- 2018 – 145,655 miles
- 2017 – 142,297 miles
- 2016 – 132,616 miles
- 2015 – 117,278 miles
- 2014 – 101,872 miles
- 2013 – 90,284 miles
- 2012 – 79,808 miles
- 2011 – 60,002 miles
- 2009 – 46,553 miles
- 2008 – 36,486 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,950 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Under covers/trays fitted preventing full inspection
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR & OSR Main
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,950 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 180,950 miles
- Test number
- 505665051814
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail180,950 miles (+4,672)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,950 miles
- Test number
- 724134873906
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass176,278 miles (+7,572)4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 176,278 miles
- Test number
- 173923726820
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass168,706 miles (+9,428)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2025
- Odometer
- 168,706 miles
- Test number
- 753090438498
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass159,278 miles (+4,615)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2024
- Odometer
- 159,278 miles
- Test number
- 633764143483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,663 miles (+5,661)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2023
- Odometer
- 154,663 miles
- Test number
- 399570083680
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass149,002 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2022
- Odometer
- 149,002 miles
- Test number
- 866666540557
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers/trays fitted preventing full inspection
Fail149,002 miles (+1,738)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,002 miles
- Test number
- 121506359350
- MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded long front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder covers/trays fitted preventing full inspection
Pass147,264 miles (+33)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 147,264 miles
- Test number
- 207935065937
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR & OSR Main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail147,231 miles (+1,576)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,231 miles
- Test number
- 824025385441
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR & OSR Main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass145,655 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 145,655 miles
- Test number
- 435761066257
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR and OSR Main (1.1.11 (c))
Fail145,648 miles (+3,351)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,648 miles
- Test number
- 438866762477
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR and OSR Main (1.1.11 (c))
Pass142,297 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 142,297 miles
- Test number
- 204973048708
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail142,297 miles (+9,681)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,297 miles
- Test number
- 667561436723
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass132,616 miles (+15,338)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 132,616 miles
- Test number
- 552013569868
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,278 miles (+15,406)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 117,278 miles
- Test number
- 229480175169
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,872 miles (+887)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 101,872 miles
- Test number
- 478449464174
- NoteExhaust middle and rear deteriorating
Fail100,985 miles (+10,701)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,985 miles
- Test number
- 239884954480
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteExhaust middle and rear silencer outer skin deteriorating
Pass90,284 miles (+10,476)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 90,284 miles
- Test number
- 725841973174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,808 miles (+19,806)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 79,808 miles
- Test number
- 245597972129
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass60,002 miles (+13,449)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 60,002 miles
- Test number
- 616911321006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,553 miles (+10,067)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 46,553 miles
- Test number
- 470179949466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,486 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 36,486 miles
- Test number
- 620038758382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T5 XYJ
- Does T5 XYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XYJ is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XYJ?
- The MOT on T5 XYJ is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T5 XYJ done?
- T5 XYJ was recorded at 180,950 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 8,300 miles a year.
- Has T5 XYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XYJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 XYJ 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 XYJ find?
- T5 XYJ passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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