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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc

T504 MEFMOT history

T504 MEF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 175,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
175,542 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T504 MEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T504 MEF was last recorded at 175,542 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,303 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
239 miles
Average per year
6,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,542 miles
  • 2025 – 168,490 miles
  • 2024 – 164,111 miles
  • 2023 – 160,248 miles
  • 2022 – 156,587 miles
  • 2021 – 149,209 miles
  • 2020 – 144,607 miles
  • 2019 – 136,054 miles
  • 2018 – 126,276 miles
  • 2017 – 116,202 miles
  • 2016 – 106,407 miles
  • 2015 – 96,787 miles
  • 2014 – 85,870 miles
  • 2013 – 78,093 miles
  • 2012 – 68,509 miles
  • 2011 – 60,253 miles
  • 2010 – 51,265 miles
  • 2009 – 42,367 miles
  • 2008 – 37,636 miles
  • 2007 – 35,158 miles
  • 2006 – 33,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,542 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing section

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside /nearside upper mounts floor pans corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,542 miles (+239)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    175,542 miles
    Test number
    934545558217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Fail175,303 miles (+6,813)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,303 miles
    Test number
    493141917393
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Middle brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Step/ door runner corroded outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Middle brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass168,490 miles (+4,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    168,490 miles
    Test number
    667174751493
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass164,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    164,111 miles
    Test number
    104913226194
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail164,111 miles (+55)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,111 miles
    Test number
    796016657407
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail164,056 miles (+3,808)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,056 miles
    Test number
    208369940119
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s side door step corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s inner body sills corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake binding slightly

  7. Pass160,248 miles (+14)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    160,248 miles
    Test number
    378565066190
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside /nearside upper mounts floor pans corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail160,234 miles (+3,647)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,234 miles
    Test number
    285813302390
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section holed (next to shock absorber upper mounting ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside /nearside upper mounts floor pans corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass156,587 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    156,587 miles
    Test number
    375365967317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

  10. Fail156,586 miles (+7,377)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,586 miles
    Test number
    960118242470
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under floor corner box section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

  11. Pass149,209 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,209 miles
    Test number
    694970117341
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail149,173 miles (+4,566)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,173 miles
    Test number
    997868993828
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wing section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass144,607 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,607 miles
    Test number
    724583684432
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Fail144,607 miles (+8,553)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,607 miles
    Test number
    844456562220
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  15. Pass136,054 miles (+9,778)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,054 miles
    Test number
    271261166376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,276 miles
    Test number
    793475528459
    • AdvisoryNearside Floor corroded through in sliding door channel.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail126,276 miles (+10,074)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,276 miles
    Test number
    726415170193
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Floor corroded through in sliding door channel.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass116,202 miles (+9,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,202 miles
    Test number
    838260623259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass106,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,407 miles
    Test number
    285630197067
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail106,407 miles (+9,620)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,407 miles
    Test number
    220486845542
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass96,787 miles (+10,917)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,787 miles
    Test number
    988481275066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly

  22. Pass85,870 miles (+7,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,870 miles
    Test number
    167066454074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass78,093 miles (+9,584)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,093 miles
    Test number
    149854473076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,509 miles (+8,256)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,509 miles
    Test number
    216463472045
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOff side wiper blade rubber split

  25. Fail60,253 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,253 miles
    Test number
    165039451015
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass60,253 miles (+8,988)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,253 miles
    Test number
    696839851043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,265 miles (+8,898)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,265 miles
    Test number
    664177560057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,367 miles
    Test number
    913618779027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail42,367 miles (+4,731)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,367 miles
    Test number
    271287479038
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass37,636 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,636 miles
    Test number
    610042478022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass35,158 miles (+2,148)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,158 miles
    Test number
    101083777073
    • NoteReccomend camshaft drivebelt replacement.

  32. Fail33,010 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,010 miles
    Test number
    152264876090
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres cracked and worn

  33. Pass33,010 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,010 miles
    Test number
    954244776011
    • NoteAll tyres cracked and worn

Questions about T504 MEF

Does T504 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T504 MEF is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T504 MEF?
The MOT on T504 MEF is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T504 MEF done?
T504 MEF was recorded at 175,542 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,994 miles a year.
Has T504 MEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T504 MEF has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T504 MEF 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 T504 MEF find?
T504 MEF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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