
Volkswagen
White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
T50 LBAMOT history
T50 LBA is a white diesel Volkswagen first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 237,713 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 237,713 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 14,593 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T50 LBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 29 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T50 LBA was last recorded at 237,713 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 237,713 miles · 9 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 14,593 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 237,713 miles
- 2025 – 232,735 miles
- 2024 – 226,644 miles
- 2023 – 216,838 miles
- 2022 – 209,455 miles
- 2021 – 197,989 miles
- 2020 – 187,484 miles
- 2019 – 175,482 miles
- 2018 – 153,883 miles
- 2017 – 130,538 miles
- 2016 – 108,779 miles
- 2015 – 91,224 miles
- 2014 – 70,324 miles
- 2013 – 48,629 miles
- 2012 – 29,842 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass237,713 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 237,713 miles
- Test number
- 556551704596
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Fail237,713 miles (+4,978)6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,713 miles
- Test number
- 335880531415
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear most bush + front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Pass232,735 miles (+461)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 232,735 miles
- Test number
- 805844088740
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front upper wheel arch areas
- AdvisoryCorrosion to outer rear sill areas
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
Fail232,274 miles (+5,630)6 dangerous11 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,274 miles
- Test number
- 803263686521
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front lower outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryReverse bulb not working
Pass226,644 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 226,644 miles
- Test number
- 322135452148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail226,644 miles (+9,806)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,644 miles
- Test number
- 472716097036
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass216,838 miles (+7,383)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 216,838 miles
- Test number
- 225375185882
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass209,455 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 209,455 miles
- Test number
- 846195304594
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail209,455 miles (+11,466)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,455 miles
- Test number
- 566306710183
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass197,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 197,989 miles
- Test number
- 321431458564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,989 miles (+10,505)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,989 miles
- Test number
- 413007236460
- MajorEmissions not tested filing workshop with excessive smoke when testing (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass187,484 miles (+12,002)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 187,484 miles
- Test number
- 718285673896
- AdvisoryDiesel smoke test reading only just met under limit
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Number plate light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass175,482 miles (+21,599)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 175,482 miles
- Test number
- 940283206848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 153,883 miles
- Test number
- 266447653711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,883 miles (+23,345)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,883 miles
- Test number
- 826326106707
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass130,538 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 130,538 miles
- Test number
- 688513140927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,538 miles (+21,759)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,538 miles
- Test number
- 243235769780
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass108,779 miles (+17,555)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 108,779 miles
- Test number
- 275184695317
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,224 miles (+20,900)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 91,224 miles
- Test number
- 525169205290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,324 miles (+21,695)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 70,324 miles
- Test number
- 418670524243
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,629 miles (+18,787)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 48,629 miles
- Test number
- 465050173133
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass29,842 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 29,842 miles
- Test number
- 425264562110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,842 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,842 miles
- Test number
- 126894762199
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Questions about T50 LBA
- Does T50 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 LBA is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T50 LBA?
- The MOT on T50 LBA is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T50 LBA done?
- T50 LBA was recorded at 237,713 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 14,593 miles a year.
- Has T50 LBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T50 LBA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T50 LBA 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 LBA find?
- T50 LBA passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front lower outer sills; lower gearbox mounting defective, and 6 more.
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