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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T50 MSEMOT history

T50 MSE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
176,550 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 MSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 MSE was last recorded at 176,550 miles on 20 May 2026, 2,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,337 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,213 miles
Average per year
9,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,550 miles
  • 2025 – 174,337 miles
  • 2024 – 173,023 miles
  • 2023 – 170,512 miles
  • 2022 – 165,026 miles
  • 2021 – 162,141 miles
  • 2020 – 158,470 miles
  • 2019 – 145,864 miles
  • 2018 – 134,915 miles
  • 2017 – 122,914 miles
  • 2016 – 109,309 miles
  • 2015 – 96,600 miles
  • 2014 – 80,978 miles
  • 2013 – 67,593 miles
  • 2012 – 53,471 miles
  • 2011 – 36,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,550 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe, front and rear suspension arms, offside front inner wheel arch, rear coil springs, centre exhaust silencerRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,550 miles (+2,213)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    176,550 miles
    Test number
    607827418072
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe, front and rear suspension arms, offside front inner wheel arch, rear coil springs, centre exhaust silencer
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass174,337 miles (+1,314)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    174,337 miles
    Test number
    441580503044
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe, front and rear suspension arms, offside front inner wheel arch, rear coil springs, centre exhaust silencer

  3. Pass173,023 miles (+2,511)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    173,023 miles
    Test number
    401104844433
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper spring fitted incorrectly
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass170,512 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    170,512 miles
    Test number
    139048054147
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail170,512 miles (+5,486)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,512 miles
    Test number
    101099021995
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass165,026 miles (+2,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    165,026 miles
    Test number
    440343921042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass162,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    162,141 miles
    Test number
    109087546318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail162,141 miles (+3,671)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,141 miles
    Test number
    522080582060
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  9. Pass158,470 miles (+1,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    158,470 miles
    Test number
    135001859695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail157,470 miles (+11,606)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,470 miles
    Test number
    789245596762
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass145,864 miles (+10,949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,864 miles
    Test number
    315864637517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has cut in tread also worn low on inner edge

  12. Pass134,915 miles (+12,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    134,915 miles
    Test number
    624580635302
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass122,914 miles (+13,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,914 miles
    Test number
    917225226503
    • AdvisoryNo smoke detected

  14. Pass109,309 miles (+12,709)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,309 miles
    Test number
    728593249544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,600 miles (+15,622)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,600 miles
    Test number
    378711445147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,978 miles (+13,385)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,978 miles
    Test number
    578472544158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,593 miles (+14,122)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,593 miles
    Test number
    957492443157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail53,471 miles4 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,471 miles
    Test number
    276153442419
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass53,471 miles (+17,211)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    53,471 miles
    Test number
    335703742181
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass36,260 miles (+1,602)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,260 miles
    Test number
    425825941170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,658 miles
    Test number
    399028141043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail34,658 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,658 miles
    Test number
    188607841450
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about T50 MSE

Does T50 MSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 MSE is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T50 MSE?
The MOT on T50 MSE is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 MSE done?
T50 MSE was recorded at 176,550 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 9,301 miles a year.
Has T50 MSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 MSE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T50 MSE 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 MSE find?
T50 MSE passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; corrosion to front subframe, front and rear suspension arms, offside front inner wheel arch, rear coil springs, centre exhaust silencer, and 2 more.

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