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Volkswagen Transtoter

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

X5 WGJMOT history

X5 WGJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Transtoter first used on 23 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
176,789 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transtoter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 WGJ was last recorded at 176,789 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,768 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
9,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,789 miles
  • 2024 – 172,267 miles
  • 2023 – 166,541 miles
  • 2022 – 159,585 miles
  • 2021 – 146,539 miles
  • 2020 – 133,558 miles
  • 2019 – 121,425 miles
  • 2018 – 103,232 miles
  • 2017 – 87,431 miles
  • 2016 – 71,094 miles
  • 2015 – 51,737 miles
  • 2014 – 32,822 miles
  • 2013 – 27,494 miles
  • 2012 – 24,667 miles
  • 2011 – 21,284 miles
  • 2010 – 19,113 miles
  • 2009 – 15,761 miles
  • 2008 – 13,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,789 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Spare Wheel Holder 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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,789 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    176,789 miles
    Test number
    886282780061
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Spare Wheel Holder Corroded

  2. Fail176,768 miles (+4,501)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,768 miles
    Test number
    574449914870
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Spare wheel carrier corroded

  3. Pass172,267 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    172,267 miles
    Test number
    162665908447
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake backing plate corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm bottom ball joint deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backing plate corroding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension arm bottom ball joint deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake backing plate corroding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Metal brake pipe starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust system corroding.
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier corroded.

  4. Fail172,266 miles (+5,725)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,266 miles
    Test number
    777580744212
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake backing plate corroding.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm bottom ball joint deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backing plate corroding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension arm bottom ball joint deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake backing plate corroding.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Metal brake pipe starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust system corroding.
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier corroded.

  5. Pass166,541 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,541 miles
    Test number
    209822747740
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component 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 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))

  6. Fail166,541 miles (+6,956)1 dangerous3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,541 miles
    Test number
    537252863058
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component 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 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))

  7. Pass159,585 miles (+75)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    159,585 miles
    Test number
    578535191581
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail159,510 miles (+12,971)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,510 miles
    Test number
    154327724485
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass146,539 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,539 miles
    Test number
    549062964445
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail146,538 miles (+12,980)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,538 miles
    Test number
    970556920566
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass133,558 miles (+78)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,558 miles
    Test number
    557968372295
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail133,480 miles (+12,055)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,480 miles
    Test number
    339380057851
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass121,425 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,425 miles
    Test number
    991315346621
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail121,418 miles (+18,186)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,418 miles
    Test number
    926638994895
    • DangerousBody component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass103,232 miles (+15,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    103,232 miles
    Test number
    394797003455
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arm rear bushes nearside and offside worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass87,431 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,431 miles
    Test number
    671598196590
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion pick up bed mounting brackets (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sidelight dim

  17. Fail87,429 miles (+16,335)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,429 miles
    Test number
    723519378601
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion pick up bed mounting brackets (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAux drive belt perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/r sidelight dim

  18. Pass71,094 miles (+19,357)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,094 miles
    Test number
    797656120582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear o/s and n/s shock top covers corroded
    • AdvisoryYellow brake light on dash

  19. Pass51,737 miles (+18,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,737 miles
    Test number
    685004228544
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass32,822 miles (+122)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    32,822 miles
    Test number
    125244274230
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  21. Fail32,700 miles (+5,206)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,700 miles
    Test number
    367097064413
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass27,494 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,494 miles
    Test number
    437542063295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,667 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,667 miles
    Test number
    166556352209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,284 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,284 miles
    Test number
    616145941221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    19,113 miles
    Test number
    830196340215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,113 miles (+3,352)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,113 miles
    Test number
    961936240271
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  27. Pass15,761 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,761 miles
    Test number
    691827549267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,578 miles
    Test number
    574466468242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 WGJ

Does X5 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 WGJ is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X5 WGJ?
The MOT on X5 WGJ is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 WGJ done?
X5 WGJ was recorded at 176,789 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 9,541 miles a year.
Has X5 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 WGJ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 WGJ 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 WGJ find?
X5 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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