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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T505 MEFMOT history

T505 MEF is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 106,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,370 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T505 MEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T505 MEF was last recorded at 106,370 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 4,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,312 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,058 miles
Average per year
4,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,370 miles
  • 2025 – 102,312 miles
  • 2024 – 97,631 miles
  • 2023 – 93,817 miles
  • 2022 – 88,592 miles
  • 2021 – 88,345 miles
  • 2019 – 88,251 miles
  • 2018 – 83,949 miles
  • 2017 – 78,180 miles
  • 2016 – 72,519 miles
  • 2015 – 68,378 miles
  • 2014 – 63,162 miles
  • 2013 – 59,620 miles
  • 2012 – 54,707 miles
  • 2011 – 50,780 miles
  • 2010 – 45,090 miles
  • 2009 – 34,858 miles
  • 2008 – 26,360 miles
  • 2007 – 24,007 miles
  • 2006 – 20,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,370 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Underside corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,370 miles (+4,058)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,370 miles
    Test number
    563697668567
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,312 miles (+4,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,312 miles
    Test number
    914839271020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,631 miles (+3,814)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,631 miles
    Test number
    802972381020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySINGLE FRONT LEAF SPRING CORRODED
    • AdvisoryUNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY , ADVISE WAXOIL

  4. Pass93,817 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,817 miles
    Test number
    688011270489
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded.

  5. Fail93,810 miles (+5,218)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,810 miles
    Test number
    764843474834
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded.

  6. Pass88,592 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    233719755851
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail88,592 miles (+247)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,592 miles
    Test number
    441377378680
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,345 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,345 miles
    Test number
    796951446111
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 area's (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion on various components

  9. Fail88,328 miles (+77)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,328 miles
    Test number
    552525475530
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 area's (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion on various components

  10. Pass88,251 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,251 miles
    Test number
    134719812844
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged

  11. Fail88,251 miles (+4,302)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,251 miles
    Test number
    304143939154
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged

  12. Pass83,949 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,949 miles
    Test number
    596959396980
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to mid section join. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drop links perished, no play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Damaged. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail83,939 miles (+5,759)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,939 miles
    Test number
    265491280924
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens missing. (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to mid section join. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drop links perished, no play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Damaged. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass78,180 miles (+5,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,180 miles
    Test number
    866748963735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  15. Pass72,519 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,519 miles
    Test number
    478690566614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,378 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,378 miles
    Test number
    113959471075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,360 miles (+5,198)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,360 miles
    Test number
    886739956771
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass63,162 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,162 miles
    Test number
    127527684215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail63,161 miles (+3,541)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,161 miles
    Test number
    438696084228
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass59,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,620 miles
    Test number
    785758463261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail59,620 miles (+4,913)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,620 miles
    Test number
    318266563297
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass54,707 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,707 miles
    Test number
    316864082473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,690 miles (+3,910)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,690 miles
    Test number
    805032082228
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass50,780 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    50,780 miles
    Test number
    925893591281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NoteFluid leak underneath engine.

  25. Fail50,780 miles (+5,690)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,780 miles
    Test number
    617062691206
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteFluid leak underneath engine.

  26. Pass45,090 miles (+10,232)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,090 miles
    Test number
    712618720332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,858 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,858 miles
    Test number
    461297019492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Fail34,858 miles (+8,498)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,858 miles
    Test number
    990437119359
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass26,360 miles (+621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,360 miles
    Test number
    613537648302
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass25,739 miles (+1,732)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,739 miles
    Test number
    744937268017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass24,007 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,007 miles
    Test number
    152255057084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass20,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    20,882 miles
    Test number
    111287066479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T505 MEF

Does T505 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T505 MEF is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T505 MEF?
The MOT on T505 MEF is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T505 MEF done?
T505 MEF was recorded at 106,370 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,265 miles a year.
Has T505 MEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T505 MEF has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T505 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 T505 MEF find?
T505 MEF passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; oil leak, but not excessive.

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