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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T50 ESMMOT history

T50 ESM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
151,050 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 ESM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 ESM was last recorded at 151,050 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 2,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,959 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,091 miles
Average per year
6,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,050 miles
  • 2024 – 148,959 miles
  • 2023 – 147,192 miles
  • 2022 – 140,319 miles
  • 2021 – 132,517 miles
  • 2020 – 124,497 miles
  • 2019 – 113,370 miles
  • 2018 – 112,117 miles
  • 2017 – 110,705 miles
  • 2016 – 108,497 miles
  • 2015 – 105,802 miles
  • 2014 – 102,615 miles
  • 2013 – 99,238 miles
  • 2012 – 96,325 miles
  • 2011 – 86,945 miles
  • 2010 – 68,995 miles
  • 2009 – 52,163 miles
  • 2008 – 38,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,050 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust boxes outer skins corroded

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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,050 miles (+2,091)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    151,050 miles
    Test number
    883069396859
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes outer skins corroded

  2. Pass148,959 miles (+1,767)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,959 miles
    Test number
    790489019142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad sensor not connected
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass147,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    147,192 miles
    Test number
    880668985185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,192 miles (+6,873)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,192 miles
    Test number
    654389912065
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass140,319 miles (+7,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,319 miles
    Test number
    513555373814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass132,517 miles (+8,020)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,517 miles
    Test number
    726079325243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,497 miles (+11,127)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    124,497 miles
    Test number
    493779147780
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass113,370 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,370 miles
    Test number
    974672067549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,117 miles (+1,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,117 miles
    Test number
    910648942656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge pins worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass110,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,705 miles
    Test number
    499531892998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,705 miles (+2,208)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,705 miles
    Test number
    694609779858
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  12. Pass108,497 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,497 miles
    Test number
    901564428023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass105,802 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    105,802 miles
    Test number
    359552127988
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail105,800 miles (+3,185)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,800 miles
    Test number
    295983132176
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass102,615 miles (+3,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,615 miles
    Test number
    799334504312
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass99,238 miles (+2,913)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,238 miles
    Test number
    936751583225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass96,325 miles (+9,380)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    96,325 miles
    Test number
    618476382225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,945 miles (+17,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,945 miles
    Test number
    375416711379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass68,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,995 miles
    Test number
    673976810364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail68,995 miles (+16,832)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,995 miles
    Test number
    691026010319
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass52,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,163 miles
    Test number
    223471339345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,161 miles (+13,460)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,161 miles
    Test number
    533861939375
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass38,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,701 miles
    Test number
    114869768277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,701 miles (+1,817)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,701 miles
    Test number
    430609568245
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass36,884 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,884 miles
    Test number
    212306778101
    • NoteNearside front tyre split on inner side wall
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracked
    • NoteRear brake pads appear to be worn thin
    • NoteSpare tyre below legal tread limit

  26. Fail36,884 miles2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,884 miles
    Test number
    273875978455
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre split on inner side wall
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracked
    • NoteRear brake pads appear to be worn thin
    • NoteSpare tyre below legal tread limit

Questions about T50 ESM

Does T50 ESM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 ESM is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T50 ESM?
The MOT on T50 ESM is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 ESM done?
T50 ESM was recorded at 151,050 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,553 miles a year.
Has T50 ESM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 ESM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T50 ESM 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 ESM find?
T50 ESM passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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