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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T50 MEFMOT history

T50 MEF is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 240,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
240,751 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
9,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 MEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 MEF was last recorded at 240,751 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,747 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 240,751 miles
  • 2024 – 235,961 miles
  • 2023 – 223,840 miles
  • 2022 – 209,820 miles
  • 2021 – 196,393 miles
  • 2020 – 186,809 miles
  • 2019 – 175,088 miles
  • 2018 – 160,473 miles
  • 2017 – 155,066 miles
  • 2016 – 149,347 miles
  • 2015 – 139,663 miles
  • 2014 – 134,485 miles
  • 2013 – 130,504 miles
  • 2012 – 128,370 miles
  • 2011 – 123,951 miles
  • 2010 – 119,294 miles
  • 2009 – 91,763 miles
  • 2008 – 70,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,751 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to Brake hose

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 11 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,751 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    240,751 miles
    Test number
    665878344865
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail240,747 miles (+4,786)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,747 miles
    Test number
    351093141454
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass235,961 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    235,961 miles
    Test number
    462712694708
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail235,955 miles (+12,115)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,955 miles
    Test number
    739438658917
    • 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass223,840 miles (+16)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    223,840 miles
    Test number
    333730520514
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to Brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to Brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail223,824 miles (+14,004)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,824 miles
    Test number
    858163426991
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to Brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to Brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass209,820 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    209,820 miles
    Test number
    914869436945
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail209,817 miles (+16)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,817 miles
    Test number
    540190588536
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail209,801 miles (+13,408)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,801 miles
    Test number
    546037243170
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass196,393 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,393 miles
    Test number
    798773239456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail196,393 miles (+9,584)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,393 miles
    Test number
    474369343137
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass186,809 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    186,809 miles
    Test number
    946610397623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Fail186,808 miles (+11,720)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,808 miles
    Test number
    487879923823
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  14. Pass175,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,088 miles
    Test number
    650329479568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail175,068 miles (+14,595)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,068 miles
    Test number
    833484375270
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad rattle clips incorrectly fitted

  16. Pass160,473 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    160,473 miles
    Test number
    501752537968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer corroded

  17. Fail160,472 miles (+5,406)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,472 miles
    Test number
    853421916681
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer corroded

  18. Pass155,066 miles (+5,719)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    155,066 miles
    Test number
    549400965813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass149,347 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    149,347 miles
    Test number
    913405686147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail149,327 miles (+9,664)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,327 miles
    Test number
    843748455536
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass139,663 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    139,663 miles
    Test number
    315060825402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail139,658 miles (+5,173)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,658 miles
    Test number
    816499915291
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass134,485 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    134,485 miles
    Test number
    765007524224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail134,463 miles (+3,959)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,463 miles
    Test number
    115039214295
    • FailureFront Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass130,504 miles (+2,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    130,504 miles
    Test number
    339887003423
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass128,370 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    128,370 miles
    Test number
    318497872142
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail128,370 miles (+4,419)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,370 miles
    Test number
    427962372192
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass123,951 miles (+4,657)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    123,951 miles
    Test number
    379883371117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass119,294 miles (+27,531)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    119,294 miles
    Test number
    383228580128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass91,763 miles (+21,318)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    91,763 miles
    Test number
    401077489192
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePossible engine mount gone

  31. Pass70,445 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,445 miles
    Test number
    243363398476
    • NoteSome oily residue around fuel tank recommend replace

  32. Fail70,445 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,445 miles
    Test number
    523433598156
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSome oily residue around fuel tank recommend replace

Questions about T50 MEF

Does T50 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 MEF is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T50 MEF?
The MOT on T50 MEF is valid until 19 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 MEF done?
T50 MEF was recorded at 240,751 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 9,810 miles a year.
Has T50 MEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 MEF has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T50 MEF 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 MEF find?
T50 MEF passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to flexible hose, and 1 more.

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