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T5 XWX

2006 Volkswagen Van

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,137 mi
Last recorded78,137 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Van39,275 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT5 XWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 78,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 75,140 miles

exhaust system heavily deteriated

Pass 9 Aug 2023 73,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 11 Aug 2022 71,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriated

Pass 23 Aug 2021 69,146 miles

exhaust deteriated

Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,044 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 66,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,698 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 63,546 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine manufactures limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 63,296 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine manufactures limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam illuminates when position lamps switched on, also main beam can be accidentally used when in position lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt stalk trapped in mechanism of rock and roll bed (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 57,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2017 53,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under tray obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,248 miles

Engine management light on

Offside and nearside rear brake discs slightly pitted with corrosion

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,466 miles

Engine management light on.

Lower under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear tyers worn uneven

Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,271 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 8,050 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 7,693 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 6,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 6,992 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 6,302 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 6,302 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 5,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 4,801 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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T5 XWX is a 2006 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 39,275 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T5 XWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T5 XWX registered?

T5 XWX is a 2006 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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The MOT history for T5 XWX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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