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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T50 MKJMOT history

T50 MKJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 197,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
197,293 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 MKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 MKJ was last recorded at 197,293 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,684 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,609 miles
Average per year
8,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,293 miles
  • 2025 – 195,684 miles
  • 2024 – 190,965 miles
  • 2023 – 184,207 miles
  • 2022 – 176,222 miles
  • 2021 – 167,701 miles
  • 2020 – 163,413 miles
  • 2019 – 154,046 miles
  • 2018 – 146,422 miles
  • 2017 – 138,128 miles
  • 2016 – 124,563 miles
  • 2015 – 111,882 miles
  • 2014 – 100,498 miles
  • 2013 – 86,262 miles
  • 2012 – 73,739 miles
  • 2011 – 65,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,293 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,293 miles (+1,609)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    197,293 miles
    Test number
    943567303103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass195,684 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    195,684 miles
    Test number
    140734718788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail195,684 miles (+4,719)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,684 miles
    Test number
    956455029946
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass190,965 miles (+6,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    190,965 miles
    Test number
    615505880376
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass184,207 miles (+7,985)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    184,207 miles
    Test number
    115199608264
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass176,222 miles (+8,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    176,222 miles
    Test number
    281935312637
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,701 miles (+111)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    167,701 miles
    Test number
    596423674556
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Surface rust on sill, door and wheel arch.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail167,590 miles (+4,177)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,590 miles
    Test number
    114574232760
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Surface rust on sill, door and wheel arch.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass163,413 miles (+142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    163,413 miles
    Test number
    565198495703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail163,271 miles (+9,225)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,271 miles
    Test number
    833225537367
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (above tank) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass154,046 miles (+7,624)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    154,046 miles
    Test number
    460204341413
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass146,422 miles (+8,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    146,422 miles
    Test number
    244426635563
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass138,128 miles (+13,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,128 miles
    Test number
    420377049448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass124,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,563 miles
    Test number
    535585733778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail124,563 miles (+12,681)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,563 miles
    Test number
    695186344947
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass111,882 miles (+11,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,882 miles
    Test number
    718170245054
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass100,498 miles (+14,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,498 miles
    Test number
    635776064033
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Fail86,262 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,262 miles
    Test number
    547793763029
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass86,262 miles (+12,523)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,262 miles
    Test number
    647693163014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,739 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,739 miles
    Test number
    378268862080
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass73,739 miles (+8,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,739 miles
    Test number
    909408262057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass65,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,256 miles
    Test number
    107932961495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T50 MKJ

Does T50 MKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 MKJ is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T50 MKJ?
The MOT on T50 MKJ is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 MKJ done?
T50 MKJ was recorded at 197,293 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 8,781 miles a year.
Has T50 MKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 MKJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T50 MKJ 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 MKJ find?
T50 MKJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front coolant leak; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 6 more.

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