Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc
X5 RSVMOT history
X5 RSV is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,448 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 121,448 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,783 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X5 RSV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 11 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X5 RSV was last recorded at 121,448 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,448 miles · 23 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,783 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 121,448 miles
- 2024 – 118,068 miles
- 2023 – 109,873 miles
- 2022 – 104,216 miles
- 2021 – 94,772 miles
- 2020 – 89,416 miles
- 2019 – 82,912 miles
- 2018 – 74,703 miles
- 2017 – 65,920 miles
- 2016 – 54,440 miles
- 2015 – 45,504 miles
- 2014 – 39,904 miles
- 2013 – 35,735 miles
- 2012 – 31,899 miles
- 2011 – 26,141 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,448 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust silencer corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCover trays fitted to undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 10 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,448 miles3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 121,448 miles
- Test number
- 924139416711
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryCover trays fitted to underside
Fail121,448 miles (+3,380)7 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,448 miles
- Test number
- 428024267814
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryCover trays fitted to underside
Pass118,068 miles (+8,195)4 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 118,068 miles
- Test number
- 897472924969
- 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))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,873 miles (+5,657)4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 109,873 miles
- Test number
- 541303361543
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded
Pass104,216 miles (+9,444)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 104,216 miles
- Test number
- 403789262056
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass94,772 miles (+5,356)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 94,772 miles
- Test number
- 383342543308
- AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryN/s/f outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass89,416 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 89,416 miles
- Test number
- 382517127077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,416 miles (+6,504)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,416 miles
- Test number
- 796985824525
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre is stepped (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,912 miles (+8,209)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 82,912 miles
- Test number
- 198984873104
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass74,703 miles (+63)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 74,703 miles
- Test number
- 599296178697
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail74,640 miles (+8,720)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,640 miles
- Test number
- 457846343619
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass65,920 miles (+113)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 65,920 miles
- Test number
- 903298673461
- AdvisoryRear and middle exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Fail65,807 miles (+11,367)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,807 miles
- Test number
- 115749150577
- DangerousParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear and middle exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Pass54,440 miles (+8,936)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 54,440 miles
- Test number
- 428926141221
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Pass45,504 miles (+5,600)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 45,504 miles
- Test number
- 922301856606
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass39,904 miles (+4,169)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 39,904 miles
- Test number
- 885353104335
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Pass35,735 miles (+3,836)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 35,735 miles
- Test number
- 985275703334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,899 miles (+5,758)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 31,899 miles
- Test number
- 216860152247
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 26,141 miles
- Test number
- 676563281253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X5 RSV
- Does X5 RSV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 RSV is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X5 RSV?
- The MOT on X5 RSV is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X5 RSV done?
- X5 RSV was recorded at 121,448 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 6,783 miles a year.
- Has X5 RSV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X5 RSV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on X5 RSV 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 RSV find?
- X5 RSV passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre obviously under inflated, and 9 more.
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