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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

X5 RDTMOT history

X5 RDT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

X5 RDT silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
169,608 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 RDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 RDT was last recorded at 169,608 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,514 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,094 miles
Average per year
4,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,608 miles
  • 2025 – 167,514 miles
  • 2024 – 165,127 miles
  • 2023 – 162,918 miles
  • 2022 – 159,962 miles
  • 2021 – 158,446 miles
  • 2019 – 157,156 miles
  • 2018 – 152,870 miles
  • 2017 – 140,974 miles
  • 2015 – 130,087 miles
  • 2014 – 119,922 miles
  • 2013 – 113,485 miles
  • 2012 – 108,757 miles
  • 2011 – 100,564 miles
  • 2010 – 98,552 miles
  • 2009 – 96,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,608 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes/ ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront subframe, front and rear suspension corroded
  • AdvisoryGenerally corroded throughout
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads due to disc condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central exhaust outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,608 miles (+2,094)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    169,608 miles
    Test number
    228027171198
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes/ ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe, front and rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryGenerally corroded throughout
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  2. Pass167,514 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,514 miles
    Test number
    182419516195
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads due to disc condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail167,514 miles (+2,387)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,514 miles
    Test number
    302681012847
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads due to disc condition (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass165,127 miles (+2,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    165,127 miles
    Test number
    466685771134
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass162,918 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    162,918 miles
    Test number
    528787504002
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated on dashboard.
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail162,918 miles (+2,956)7 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,918 miles
    Test number
    456525040933
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass159,962 miles (+1,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    159,962 miles
    Test number
    270203171416
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass158,446 miles (+1,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    158,446 miles
    Test number
    423029220585
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded from lack of use
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes outer skins deteriorated
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

  9. Pass157,156 miles (+4,286)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,156 miles
    Test number
    681073735862
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes and rear mount corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

  10. Pass152,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,870 miles
    Test number
    380432327167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail152,870 miles (+11,896)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,870 miles
    Test number
    885835768240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass140,974 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    140,974 miles
    Test number
    665672805733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail140,904 miles (+10,817)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,904 miles
    Test number
    945063351743
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass130,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    130,087 miles
    Test number
    207863442994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,087 miles (+10,165)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,087 miles
    Test number
    295659253956
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass119,922 miles (+6,437)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,922 miles
    Test number
    456728274137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,485 miles (+4,728)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    113,485 miles
    Test number
    245947253458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,757 miles (+8,193)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,757 miles
    Test number
    247296462480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,564 miles (+2,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,564 miles
    Test number
    967249331101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass98,552 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,552 miles
    Test number
    710770370169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,592 miles
    Test number
    520644309287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 RDT

Does X5 RDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 RDT is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 RDT?
The MOT on X5 RDT is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 RDT done?
X5 RDT was recorded at 169,608 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 4,233 miles a year.
Has X5 RDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 RDT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 RDT 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 RDT find?
X5 RDT passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes/ ferrules, and 5 more.

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