
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
T50 BUFMOT history
T50 BUF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,835 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 160,835 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,230 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T50 BUF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T50 BUF was last recorded at 160,835 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 869 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,966 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 869 miles
- Average per year
- 7,230 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 160,835 miles
- 2025 – 159,966 miles
- 2024 – 158,039 miles
- 2023 – 156,439 miles
- 2022 – 154,417 miles
- 2021 – 150,111 miles
- 2020 – 146,405 miles
- 2019 – 143,067 miles
- 2018 – 142,139 miles
- 2017 – 140,357 miles
- 2016 – 139,549 miles
- 2015 – 137,278 miles
- 2014 – 136,706 miles
- 2013 – 128,893 miles
- 2012 – 112,516 miles
- 2011 – 91,565 miles
- 2010 – 65,417 miles
- 2009 – 32,475 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail160,835 miles (+869)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,835 miles
- Test number
- 172986682872
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass159,966 miles (+1,927)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 159,966 miles
- Test number
- 851012895847
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Pass158,039 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 158,039 miles
- Test number
- 890532154452
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail158,037 miles (+1,598)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,037 miles
- Test number
- 370644202097
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,439 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 156,439 miles
- Test number
- 176332567929
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
Fail156,436 miles (+2,019)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,436 miles
- Test number
- 833350268464
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
Pass154,417 miles (+4,306)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 154,417 miles
- Test number
- 530641012228
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass150,111 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 150,111 miles
- Test number
- 721771116285
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail150,107 miles (+3,702)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,107 miles
- Test number
- 477658865295
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass146,405 miles (+3,338)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 146,405 miles
- Test number
- 235103970831
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass143,067 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 143,067 miles
- Test number
- 809650287658
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail143,057 miles (+918)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,057 miles
- Test number
- 594660484242
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDRL's do not dim or turn off when sidelights/dip beam is operated
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass142,139 miles (+1,782)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 142,139 miles
- Test number
- 788539495231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,357 miles (+808)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 140,357 miles
- Test number
- 692100677497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,549 miles (+2,271)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 139,549 miles
- Test number
- 366924089539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,278 miles (+572)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 137,278 miles
- Test number
- 206601485194
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass136,706 miles (+7,813)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 136,706 miles
- Test number
- 918793284254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,893 miles (+16,377)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 128,893 miles
- Test number
- 195640783012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass112,516 miles (+20,951)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 112,516 miles
- Test number
- 526028102165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,565 miles (+26,148)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 91,565 miles
- Test number
- 929553501175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 65,417 miles
- Test number
- 460805300192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,417 miles (+32,942)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,417 miles
- Test number
- 942795900195
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass32,475 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 32,475 miles
- Test number
- 710469809015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail32,475 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,475 miles
- Test number
- 994199709050
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T50 BUF
- Does T50 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 BUF is valid until 18 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T50 BUF?
- The MOT on T50 BUF is valid until 18 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T50 BUF done?
- T50 BUF was recorded at 160,835 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 7,230 miles a year.
- Has T50 BUF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T50 BUF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on T50 BUF 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 BUF find?
- T50 BUF failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: front registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements; nearside rear integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; rear registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements, and 4 more.
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