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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T50 LYAMOT history

T50 LYA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,017 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 LYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 LYA was last recorded at 151,017 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 3,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2015: 38,922 miles, lower than 75,117 miles on 22 Nov 2014.

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
148,004 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,013 miles
Average per year
6,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,017 miles
  • 2024 – 148,004 miles
  • 2023 – 145,574 miles
  • 2022 – 140,015 miles
  • 2021 – 136,130 miles
  • 2020 – 131,129 miles
  • 2019 – 125,602 miles
  • 2017 – 115,433 miles
  • 2016 – 101,620 miles
  • 2015 – 38,922 miles
  • 2014 – 75,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,017 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront drivers and passengers seat mountings have movement in the mechanismsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front modification to drivers seat allowing excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front modification to seat passenger allowing excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,017 miles (+3,013)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,017 miles
    Test number
    282037175058
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront drivers and passengers seat mountings have movement in the mechanisms
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass148,004 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,004 miles
    Test number
    635801692532
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront drivers and passengers seat mountings have movement in the mechanisms
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pipe unions at pinion (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail148,003 miles (+2,429)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,003 miles
    Test number
    524652943695
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront drivers and passengers seat mountings have movement in the mechanisms
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pipe unions at pinion (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,574 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    145,574 miles
    Test number
    303129498540
    • AdvisoryFront modification to drivers seat allowing excessive movement
    • AdvisoryFront modification to seat passenger allowing excessive movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail145,574 miles (+5,559)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,574 miles
    Test number
    862149546991
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront modification to drivers seat allowing excessive movement
    • AdvisoryFront modification to seat passenger allowing excessive movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,015 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    140,015 miles
    Test number
    125936324629
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront modification to drivers seat allowing excessive movement
    • AdvisoryFront modification to seat passenger allowing excessive movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail140,015 miles (+3,885)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,015 miles
    Test number
    434554880287
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass136,130 miles (+5,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    136,130 miles
    Test number
    824476995893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass131,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,129 miles
    Test number
    457805477661
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail131,129 miles (+5,527)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,129 miles
    Test number
    642608517351
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass125,602 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,602 miles
    Test number
    878560113034
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail125,602 miles (+5,363)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,602 miles
    Test number
    329556157005
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass120,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,239 miles
    Test number
    471921550486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,239 miles (+4,806)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,239 miles
    Test number
    483708540498
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass115,433 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,433 miles
    Test number
    220433039222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,052 miles (+13,432)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,052 miles
    Test number
    587588020595
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

  17. Pass101,620 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,620 miles
    Test number
    413008356464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,591 miles (+62,669)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,591 miles
    Test number
    332116999768
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass38,922 miles (-36,195)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,922 miles
    Test number
    923895141910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,117 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,117 miles
    Test number
    235336724359
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T50 LYA

Does T50 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 LYA is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T50 LYA?
The MOT on T50 LYA is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 LYA done?
T50 LYA was recorded at 151,017 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 6,847 miles a year.
Has T50 LYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 LYA has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T50 LYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T50 LYA find?
T50 LYA passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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