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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T50 SFWMOT history

T50 SFW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
174,554 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 SFW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 SFW was last recorded at 174,554 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 1,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,690 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,864 miles
Average per year
8,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,554 miles
  • 2025 – 172,690 miles
  • 2023 – 166,081 miles
  • 2022 – 161,899 miles
  • 2021 – 160,843 miles
  • 2020 – 155,067 miles
  • 2019 – 143,618 miles
  • 2018 – 135,593 miles
  • 2017 – 132,385 miles
  • 2016 – 130,238 miles
  • 2015 – 127,357 miles
  • 2014 – 115,774 miles
  • 2013 – 93,726 miles
  • 2012 – 70,781 miles
  • 2011 – 57,244 miles
  • 2010 – 41,069 miles
  • 2009 – 27,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,554 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,554 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    174,554 miles
    Test number
    692597207034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,690 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    172,690 miles
    Test number
    309231187226
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner side step brackets heavily corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear outers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail172,689 miles (+6,608)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,689 miles
    Test number
    772233843223
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner side step brackets heavily corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear outers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass166,081 miles (+228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,081 miles
    Test number
    594784512612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail165,853 miles (+3,954)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,853 miles
    Test number
    122594873898
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,899 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,899 miles
    Test number
    374839734161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail161,885 miles (+1,042)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,885 miles
    Test number
    615409288434
    • 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass160,843 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,843 miles
    Test number
    927043482326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail160,822 miles (+5,755)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,822 miles
    Test number
    557553956215
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass155,067 miles (+11,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    155,067 miles
    Test number
    962970175868
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass143,618 miles (+8,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,618 miles
    Test number
    604601752083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass135,593 miles (+3,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,593 miles
    Test number
    118408058593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass132,385 miles (+2,147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    132,385 miles
    Test number
    324945076947
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass130,238 miles (+2,881)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,238 miles
    Test number
    225866938737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass127,357 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,357 miles
    Test number
    219968005437
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wipers smearing

  16. Fail127,357 miles (+11,583)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,357 miles
    Test number
    488404105114
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front wipers smearing

  17. Pass115,774 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,774 miles
    Test number
    969228894063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,119 miles (+21,393)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,119 miles
    Test number
    189106484096
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass93,726 miles (+22,945)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,726 miles
    Test number
    167236683039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,781 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,781 miles
    Test number
    917216542050
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Fail70,780 miles (+13,536)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,780 miles
    Test number
    155047132046
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Fail57,244 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,244 miles
    Test number
    625546751072
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass57,244 miles (+16,175)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    57,244 miles
    Test number
    856186351014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,069 miles (+13,553)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,069 miles
    Test number
    174765920430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,516 miles
    Test number
    320487429009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T50 SFW

Does T50 SFW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 SFW is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T50 SFW?
The MOT on T50 SFW is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 SFW done?
T50 SFW was recorded at 174,554 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 8,552 miles a year.
Has T50 SFW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 SFW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T50 SFW 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 SFW find?
T50 SFW passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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