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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass237,713 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass197,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    197,989 miles
    Test number
    321431458564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. Pass175,482 miles (+21,599)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    175,482 miles
    Test number
    940283206848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass153,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    153,883 miles
    Test number
    266447653711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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))
  16. Pass130,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    130,538 miles
    Test number
    688513140927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass91,224 miles (+20,900)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,224 miles
    Test number
    525169205290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. Pass29,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,842 miles
    Test number
    425264562110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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