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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T50 BFJMOT history

T50 BFJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 34 MOT tests, with 165,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
165,040 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
18 passed · 16 failed
Per year
7,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 BFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 BFJ was last recorded at 165,040 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,445 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,595 miles
Average per year
7,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,040 miles
  • 2025 – 163,445 miles
  • 2024 – 162,265 miles
  • 2023 – 159,496 miles
  • 2022 – 153,445 miles
  • 2021 – 148,084 miles
  • 2020 – 144,838 miles
  • 2019 – 136,541 miles
  • 2018 – 131,936 miles
  • 2017 – 127,350 miles
  • 2016 – 116,617 miles
  • 2015 – 106,460 miles
  • 2014 – 99,638 miles
  • 2013 – 84,921 miles
  • 2012 – 70,098 miles
  • 2011 – 56,590 miles
  • 2010 – 43,787 miles
  • 2009 – 32,581 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,040 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

34 tests since 11 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    165,040 miles
    Test number
    404677081043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail165,040 miles (+1,595)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,040 miles
    Test number
    224808936330
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass163,445 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,445 miles
    Test number
    421174045095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail163,445 miles (+1,180)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,445 miles
    Test number
    645555671646
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass162,265 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    162,265 miles
    Test number
    233208820156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail162,263 miles (+2,767)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,263 miles
    Test number
    617250549496
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass159,496 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    159,496 miles
    Test number
    231563388230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail159,494 miles (+6,049)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,494 miles
    Test number
    154423015034
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass153,445 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    153,445 miles
    Test number
    809195636157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,440 miles (+5,356)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,440 miles
    Test number
    570123052032
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  11. Pass148,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    148,084 miles
    Test number
    768662570227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail148,074 miles (+3,236)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,074 miles
    Test number
    253854908031
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
  13. Pass144,838 miles (+8,297)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    144,838 miles
    Test number
    168121160187
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. Pass136,541 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,541 miles
    Test number
    717092292160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  15. Fail136,532 miles (+4,596)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,532 miles
    Test number
    261160793014
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  16. Pass131,936 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,936 miles
    Test number
    729250438895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail131,935 miles (+10)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,935 miles
    Test number
    988542369912
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail131,925 miles (+4,575)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,925 miles
    Test number
    444753555042
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top shock absorber mount bearing seized
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked/perished but not showing cords at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre sidewalls cracked/perished but not showing cords at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass127,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,350 miles
    Test number
    805565346947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls
  20. Fail127,350 miles (+10,733)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,350 miles
    Test number
    491543979663
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls
  21. Pass116,617 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    116,617 miles
    Test number
    166152301564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,615 miles (+10,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,615 miles
    Test number
    111074753201
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass106,460 miles (+6,822)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,460 miles
    Test number
    866895005139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass99,638 miles (+143)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,638 miles
    Test number
    129680074139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront subframe corroded
  25. Fail99,495 miles (+14,574)10 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,495 miles
    Test number
    475524964130
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront subframe corroded
    • NoteOffside and nearside mirrors damaged
  26. Pass84,921 miles (+670)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,921 miles
    Test number
    445078803142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake pads generally low
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteFront tyres 2-3mm
  27. Fail84,251 miles (+14,153)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,251 miles
    Test number
    469354093005
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake pads generally low
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteFront tyres 2-3mm
  28. Pass70,098 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,098 miles
    Test number
    657020392042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall worn and perished
  29. Fail70,098 miles (+13,508)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,098 miles
    Test number
    929070392038
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear inner brake pads appear low
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall worn and perished
  30. Pass56,590 miles (+60)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    958589181035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished
  31. Fail56,530 miles (+12,743)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,530 miles
    Test number
    279048581088
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished
  32. Pass43,787 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,787 miles
    Test number
    942477160040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  33. Fail43,785 miles (+11,204)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,785 miles
    Test number
    890057760015
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  34. Pass32,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,581 miles
    Test number
    331090579032
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T50 BFJ

Does T50 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 BFJ is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T50 BFJ?
The MOT on T50 BFJ is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 BFJ done?
T50 BFJ was recorded at 165,040 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 7,733 miles a year.
Has T50 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 BFJ has failed 16 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T50 BFJ 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 T50 BFJ find?
T50 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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