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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

X5 GEKMOT history

X5 GEK is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

X5 GEK black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
179,859 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
12,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 GEK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 GEK was last recorded at 179,859 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,811 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
12,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,859 miles
  • 2025 – 174,967 miles
  • 2024 – 168,672 miles
  • 2023 – 157,753 miles
  • 2022 – 155,287 miles
  • 2020 – 143,788 miles
  • 2019 – 123,512 miles
  • 2018 – 103,785 miles
  • 2017 – 82,227 miles
  • 2016 – 60,513 miles
  • 2015 – 47,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,859 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush has slight movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust is deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,859 miles (+48)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    179,859 miles
    Test number
    103954367727
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,811 miles (+169)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,811 miles
    Test number
    983609577435
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail179,642 miles (+4,675)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,642 miles
    Test number
    723084054465
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt No retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Seventeen notches (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody & suspension components corroded

  4. Pass174,967 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    174,967 miles
    Test number
    413287648979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail174,967 miles (+6,295)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,967 miles
    Test number
    146436299293
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass168,672 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    168,672 miles
    Test number
    759299014266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil just on the dip stick

  7. Fail168,672 miles (+10,919)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,672 miles
    Test number
    591284847088
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil just on the dip stick

  8. Pass157,753 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    157,753 miles
    Test number
    146644044951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail157,746 miles (+2,459)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,746 miles
    Test number
    502509864113
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass155,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    155,287 miles
    Test number
    464682916318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail155,287 miles (+11,499)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,287 miles
    Test number
    696632054865
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass143,788 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,788 miles
    Test number
    471673426343
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail143,783 miles (+20,271)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,783 miles
    Test number
    368631597400
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass123,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,512 miles
    Test number
    551204146286
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating

  15. Fail123,512 miles (+19,727)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,512 miles
    Test number
    234253315387
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating

  16. Pass103,785 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    103,785 miles
    Test number
    397910521434
    • AdvisoryExhaust is deteriorating

  17. Fail103,780 miles (+21,553)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,780 miles
    Test number
    218052901000
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is deteriorating

  18. Pass82,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,227 miles
    Test number
    840098661529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,227 miles (+21,714)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,227 miles
    Test number
    115718683134
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass60,513 miles (+13,335)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    60,513 miles
    Test number
    354503552745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,178 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,178 miles
    Test number
    888583065184
    • Note1.n/s front tyre scuffed off on outer edge

Questions about X5 GEK

Does X5 GEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 GEK is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 GEK?
The MOT on X5 GEK is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 GEK done?
X5 GEK was recorded at 179,859 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 12,073 miles a year.
Has X5 GEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 GEK has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 GEK 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 X5 GEK find?
X5 GEK passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bushes; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 1 more.

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