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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T50 SAUMOT history

T50 SAU is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 159,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
159,237 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 SAU
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
11 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 SAU was last recorded at 159,237 miles on 6 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,231 miles · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
5,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,237 miles
  • 2025 – 154,987 miles
  • 2024 – 150,271 miles
  • 2023 – 146,695 miles
  • 2022 – 144,191 miles
  • 2021 – 140,524 miles
  • 2020 – 135,723 miles
  • 2019 – 130,810 miles
  • 2018 – 127,271 miles
  • 2017 – 122,645 miles
  • 2016 – 113,660 miles
  • 2015 – 106,215 miles
  • 2014 – 99,705 miles
  • 2013 – 93,258 miles
  • 2012 – 89,087 miles
  • 2011 – 83,772 miles
  • 2010 – 74,424 miles
  • 2009 – 67,491 miles
  • 2008 – 65,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,237 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,237 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    159,237 miles
    Test number
    646434970591
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,231 miles (+4,244)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,231 miles
    Test number
    471025816699
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass154,987 miles (+4,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    154,987 miles
    Test number
    366995006495
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass150,271 miles (+3,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    150,271 miles
    Test number
    772127705482
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass146,695 miles (+2,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,695 miles
    Test number
    266329579692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass144,191 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    144,191 miles
    Test number
    768245778503
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips multiple (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail144,191 miles (+3,667)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,191 miles
    Test number
    747167150569
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips multiple (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass140,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    140,524 miles
    Test number
    690114207794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,521 miles (+4,798)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,521 miles
    Test number
    342660606683
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  10. Pass135,723 miles (+4,913)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    135,723 miles
    Test number
    602081717002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,810 miles (+3,539)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2020
    Odometer
    130,810 miles
    Test number
    190727253785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,271 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    127,271 miles
    Test number
    265698233635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,645 miles (+8,985)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,645 miles
    Test number
    197254810476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,660 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    113,660 miles
    Test number
    825571523633
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

  15. Fail113,660 miles (+7,445)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,660 miles
    Test number
    186076626989
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape

  16. Pass106,215 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,215 miles
    Test number
    838986245117
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box badly corroded
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside wiper sweep

  17. Fail106,215 miles (+6,510)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,215 miles
    Test number
    866926745111
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box badly corroded
    • NoteWindscreen damaged outside wiper sweep

  18. Pass99,705 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    99,705 miles
    Test number
    155032744197
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape
    • NoteRear exhaust box badly corroded

  19. Fail99,705 miles (+6,447)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,705 miles
    Test number
    618142544128
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread starting to mis-shape
    • NoteRear exhaust box badly corroded

  20. Pass93,258 miles (+4,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,258 miles
    Test number
    748664233164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass89,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,087 miles
    Test number
    718345942186
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail89,087 miles (+5,315)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,087 miles
    Test number
    855045442128
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass83,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    83,772 miles
    Test number
    775344341132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail83,772 miles (+9,348)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,772 miles
    Test number
    137154641114
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Fail74,424 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    511308540160
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass74,424 miles (+6,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,424 miles
    Test number
    591788740131
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass67,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,491 miles
    Test number
    142357119171
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail67,491 miles (+2,200)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,491 miles
    Test number
    711507319192
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass65,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,291 miles
    Test number
    544013028153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T50 SAU

Does T50 SAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 SAU is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T50 SAU?
The MOT on T50 SAU is valid until 27 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 SAU done?
T50 SAU was recorded at 159,237 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,216 miles a year.
Has T50 SAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 SAU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T50 SAU 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 SAU find?
T50 SAU passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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