Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
T5 XYMMOT history
T5 XYM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 190,250 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 190,250 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,705 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T5 XYM
- 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
- 11 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T5 XYM was last recorded at 190,250 miles on 13 May 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 May 2026: 190,250 miles, lower than 190,251 miles on 11 May 2026.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 190,251 miles · 11 May 2026
- Average per year
- 5,705 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,250 miles
- 2024 – 175,428 miles
- 2023 – 169,561 miles
- 2022 – 160,321 miles
- 2020 – 156,031 miles
- 2019 – 140,245 miles
- 2018 – 136,356 miles
- 2017 – 131,481 miles
- 2016 – 126,035 miles
- 2015 – 121,242 miles
- 2014 – 118,575 miles
- 2013 – 114,354 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,250 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 3mm, worn smooth on inner edge 245/45/18
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall wear 245/45/18
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,250 miles (-1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 190,250 miles
- Test number
- 405160939430
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail190,251 miles1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,251 miles
- Test number
- 225999389028
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass180,295 km
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 180,295 km
- Test number
- 439147964124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,428 miles (+5,867)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 175,428 miles
- Test number
- 805179398901
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass169,561 miles (+9,240)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 169,561 miles
- Test number
- 471027367265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,321 miles (+4,290)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 160,321 miles
- Test number
- 688972806006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,031 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 156,031 miles
- Test number
- 596791792858
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 3mm, worn smooth on inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall wear 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine undertrays and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is corroded
Fail156,030 miles (+15,785)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,030 miles
- Test number
- 815608145743
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit required 0.80, actual recorded 2.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (at rear) corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases suspect manifold (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside are approx 3mm, worn smooth on inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall wear 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine undertrays and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer is corroded
Pass140,245 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 140,245 miles
- Test number
- 750266299129
- AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses perished
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
Fail140,241 miles (+3,885)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,241 miles
- Test number
- 491980090473
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45 x 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorSeat belt not functioning as intended Nearside rear, obstructed by C post trim (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front suspension lower arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake flexi hoses perished
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
Pass136,356 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 136,356 miles
- Test number
- 619086674335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,335 miles (+4,854)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,335 miles
- Test number
- 196135320329
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront to rear rigid brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack
- AdvisoryPlay in wishbone rear bushes
- AdvisoryRear inner pads worn
Pass131,481 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 131,481 miles
- Test number
- 770376118291
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing to outer edges
- AdvisoryEngine oil level close to minimum
Fail131,481 miles (+5,446)5 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,481 miles
- Test number
- 703976554686
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing to outer edges
- AdvisoryEngine oil level close to minimum
Pass126,035 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 126,035 miles
- Test number
- 119827540533
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail126,035 miles (+4,793)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,035 miles
- Test number
- 890318421826
- FailureFuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass121,242 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 121,242 miles
- Test number
- 568279185098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFuel residue on undertray
- NoteSpare wheel missing
Fail121,242 miles (+2,667)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,242 miles
- Test number
- 878579685014
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFuel residue on undertray
- NoteSpare wheel missing
Pass118,575 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 118,575 miles
- Test number
- 856722294009
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted to centre seat unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt
- NoteExh cen sec corroded
Fail118,572 miles (+4,218)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,572 miles
- Test number
- 865132694071
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted to centre seat unable to fully inspect adult seatbelt
- NoteExh cen sec corroded
- NoteNail in n/s/f tyre
- NoteSlight engine oil leak
Pass114,354 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 114,354 miles
- Test number
- 645183323061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,354 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,354 miles
- Test number
- 377692423065
- FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about T5 XYM
- Does T5 XYM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 XYM is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T5 XYM?
- The MOT on T5 XYM is valid until 12 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 XYM done?
- T5 XYM was recorded at 190,250 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 5,705 miles a year.
- Has T5 XYM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T5 XYM has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T5 XYM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T5 XYM find?
- T5 XYM passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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