VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER MT05XCL has 29 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 246,543 miles 4 months ago on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 12:07.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Sunday 24th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

MT05XCL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH JANUARY 2027246,543 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED22ND JANUARY 2026246,543 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202524TH JANUARY 2026238,873 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202424TH JANUARY 2025232,053 MI
FAILED24TH JANUARY 2024232,053 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202324TH JANUARY 2024226,173 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202224TH JANUARY 2023221,956 MI
FAILED21ST JANUARY 2022221,956 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps Both Not Working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Cable Damaged Handbrake Cable Split Strands (1.1.15 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  6. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
PASSED25TH JANUARY 202124TH JANUARY 2022216,531 MI
FAILED23RD JANUARY 2021216,530 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Both D Bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20195TH SEPTEMBER 2020207,564 MI
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 2019207,564 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 20182ND SEPTEMBER 2019201,649 MI
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 201729TH OCTOBER 2018197,839 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201629TH OCTOBER 2017192,778 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Bottom Ball Joint Dust Cover Has Slight Split
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201529TH OCTOBER 2016183,291 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Rear Of Both Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroding
  4. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Cable Corroding
FAILED26TH OCTOBER 2015183,203 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area In Excess Of A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working Both (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Inner Front Drive Shaft Support Bearing Excessively Worn Bracket Insecure (2.5.c.2c)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  7. FAIL - Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint Both Front Drop Links (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Rear Of Both Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  10. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroding
  11. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Cable Corroding
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 201427TH OCTOBER 2015169,334 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 2014169,334 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201314TH OCTOBER 2014153,340 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Crack In Windscreen Outside Sweept Area.
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 2013153,330 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Reflector Excessively Damaged So That Its Function Is Impaired (1.5.1c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Reflector Slightly Damaged But Function Not Impaired (1.5.1c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  9. USER ENTERED - Crack In Windscreen Outside Sweept Area.
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 201213TH OCTOBER 2013136,478 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED14TH OCTOBER 201113TH OCTOBER 2012119,902 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 2011119,902 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Twisted (found During Steering Lock To Lock Check) (2.2.d.2b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201020TH SEPTEMBER 2011101,140 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 2010101,140 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED31ST JULY 20093RD AUGUST 201084,034 MI
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20083RD AUGUST 200969,488 MI
FAILED1ST AUGUST 200869,384 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MT05XCL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

MT05XCL MOT Comments

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MT05XCL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 246,543 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,740 miles

MT05XCL FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration MT05XCL was manufactured on Friday 3rd June 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 246,543 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 11,740 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means MT05XCL has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 30 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 15 Major, 1 Dangerous and 20 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does MT05XCL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 MT05XCL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MT05XCL Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 MT05XCL does have Tax. Read more

When does MT05XCL Tax expire?

The current Tax for MT05XCL will expire in 8 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does MT05XCL MOT expire?

The current MOT for MT05XCL will expire in 8 months on Sunday 24th January 2027. Read more

When did MT05XCL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MT05XCL was on Thursday 22nd January 2026 at 12:07. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MT05XCL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for MT05XCL we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has MT05XCL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for MT05XCL we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is MT05XCL?

MT05XCL is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has MT05XCL done?

The odometer reading for MT05XCL at the last MOT in January 2026 was 246,543 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,740 miles per year. Read more

How old is MT05XCL?

The vehicle MT05XCL was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 3rd June 2005. Read more

What colour is MT05XCL?

The official colour of MT05XCL is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does MT05XCL have?

MT05XCL has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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