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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T50 DLAMOT history

T50 DLA is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,067 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 DLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 DLA was last recorded at 147,067 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,067 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,067 miles
  • 2025 – 145,881 miles
  • 2024 – 144,502 miles
  • 2023 – 139,417 miles
  • 2022 – 133,215 miles
  • 2021 – 125,858 miles
  • 2020 – 120,517 miles
  • 2019 – 114,400 miles
  • 2018 – 105,847 miles
  • 2017 – 98,035 miles
  • 2016 – 89,667 miles
  • 2015 – 75,447 miles
  • 2014 – 71,329 miles
  • 2013 – 56,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,067 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,067 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,067 miles
    Test number
    613977573743
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail147,067 miles (+1,186)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,067 miles
    Test number
    589269046234
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass145,881 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    145,881 miles
    Test number
    506311808509
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail145,881 miles (+1,379)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,881 miles
    Test number
    569810661705
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass144,502 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    144,502 miles
    Test number
    189660525783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail144,500 miles (+5,083)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,500 miles
    Test number
    612550698972
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass139,417 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    139,417 miles
    Test number
    498272624970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail139,417 miles (+6,202)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,417 miles
    Test number
    826505261380
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass133,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,215 miles
    Test number
    314446013499
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail133,215 miles (+7,357)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,215 miles
    Test number
    707356265504
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass125,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    125,858 miles
    Test number
    808463437098
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail125,858 miles (+5,341)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,858 miles
    Test number
    601989251317
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass120,517 miles (+6,117)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    120,517 miles
    Test number
    257546723454
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass114,400 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,400 miles
    Test number
    989267929764
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  15. Fail114,400 miles (+8,553)4 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,400 miles
    Test number
    241179913832
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  16. Pass105,847 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    105,847 miles
    Test number
    171899964039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers weak but no leaks visible

  17. Fail105,795 miles (+7,760)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,795 miles
    Test number
    183960513372
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers weak but no leaks visible

  18. Pass98,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,035 miles
    Test number
    886910174082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock weak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to centre section exhaust silencer outer casing

  19. Fail98,035 miles (+8,368)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,035 miles
    Test number
    193172538508
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock weak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to centre section exhaust silencer outer casing

  20. Pass89,667 miles (+14,220)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,667 miles
    Test number
    125792969770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,447 miles (+4,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    75,447 miles
    Test number
    436400345041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass71,329 miles (+14,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,329 miles
    Test number
    705642654014
    • 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)

  23. Pass56,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,334 miles
    Test number
    428156533010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T50 DLA

Does T50 DLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 DLA is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T50 DLA?
The MOT on T50 DLA is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 DLA done?
T50 DLA was recorded at 147,067 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,943 miles a year.
Has T50 DLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 DLA has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T50 DLA 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 DLA find?
T50 DLA passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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