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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T50 DTSMOT history

T50 DTS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 196,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
196,918 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 DTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 DTS was last recorded at 196,918 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 May 2011: 87,199 miles, lower than 120,299 miles on 29 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
195,375 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,543 miles
Average per year
4,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,918 miles
  • 2025 – 195,375 miles
  • 2024 – 194,704 miles
  • 2023 – 193,293 miles
  • 2022 – 191,947 miles
  • 2021 – 191,036 miles
  • 2020 – 189,967 miles
  • 2019 – 189,521 miles
  • 2018 – 188,080 miles
  • 2017 – 186,938 miles
  • 2016 – 178,315 miles
  • 2015 – 163,582 miles
  • 2014 – 152,334 miles
  • 2013 – 130,316 miles
  • 2012 – 105,967 miles
  • 2011 – 87,199 miles
  • 2010 – 120,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,918 miles
  • MinorHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear exhaust heatshield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside front steering rack inner joint has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,918 miles (+1,543)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    196,918 miles
    Test number
    613360344066
    • MinorHazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose

  2. Pass195,375 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    195,375 miles
    Test number
    168672113937
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  3. Fail195,375 miles (+671)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,375 miles
    Test number
    627750787430
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  4. Pass194,704 miles (+1,411)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    194,704 miles
    Test number
    681473491672
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  5. Pass193,293 miles (+1,346)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    193,293 miles
    Test number
    822927692364
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass191,947 miles (+911)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    191,947 miles
    Test number
    372594557137
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass191,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    191,036 miles
    Test number
    429778547070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail191,036 miles (+1,069)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,036 miles
    Test number
    569145446226
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass189,967 miles (+446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    189,967 miles
    Test number
    317134726776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front INNER TRACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

  10. Pass189,521 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    189,521 miles
    Test number
    296212800640
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHead lamp levelling device removed
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  11. Fail189,521 miles (+1,441)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,521 miles
    Test number
    823730009190
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  12. Pass188,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    188,080 miles
    Test number
    555573766645
    • AdvisorySteering noisey and slightly notchy

  13. Fail188,080 miles (+1,142)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,080 miles
    Test number
    557942190918
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering noisey and slightly notchy

  14. Pass186,938 miles (+8,623)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    186,938 miles
    Test number
    581097974433
    • AdvisoryENGINE MAN LIGHT ON
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR
    • AdvisoryRear HEAT SHIELDS INSECURE

  15. Pass178,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    178,315 miles
    Test number
    510678790135
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering rack inner joint has play

  16. Fail178,315 miles (+14,733)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,315 miles
    Test number
    778159674411
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering rack inner joint has play

  17. Pass163,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    163,582 miles
    Test number
    247686855483
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail163,582 miles (+11,248)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,582 miles
    Test number
    206726955460
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass152,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    152,334 miles
    Test number
    365424654197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail152,334 miles (+22,018)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,334 miles
    Test number
    446163454195
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  21. Pass130,316 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    130,316 miles
    Test number
    728781233155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail129,998 miles (+24,031)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,998 miles
    Test number
    307878523133
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass105,967 miles (+171)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,967 miles
    Test number
    857635132109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  24. Fail105,796 miles (+18,597)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,796 miles
    Test number
    666529622132
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  25. Pass87,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    197139621102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail87,199 miles (-33,100)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    807539821151
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass120,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    120,299 miles
    Test number
    592669310188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail120,299 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,299 miles
    Test number
    122439510177
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

Questions about T50 DTS

Does T50 DTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 DTS is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T50 DTS?
The MOT on T50 DTS is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 DTS done?
T50 DTS was recorded at 196,918 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 4,728 miles a year.
Has T50 DTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 DTS has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T50 DTS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T50 DTS find?
T50 DTS passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: hazard warning switch insecure; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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