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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T50 SWBMOT history

T50 SWB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 226,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2026
Mileage
226,926 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 SWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 SWB was last recorded at 226,926 miles on 24 Jul 2025, 2,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,648 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,278 miles
Average per year
9,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 226,926 miles
  • 2024 – 224,648 miles
  • 2022 – 222,555 miles
  • 2021 – 220,545 miles
  • 2020 – 219,377 miles
  • 2019 – 213,279 miles
  • 2018 – 205,991 miles
  • 2017 – 201,626 miles
  • 2016 – 196,918 miles
  • 2014 – 193,347 miles
  • 2013 – 161,235 miles
  • 2012 – 136,802 miles
  • 2011 – 116,612 miles
  • 2010 – 92,556 miles
  • 2009 – 72,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,926 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
  • AdvisoryFront brake pad warning light on ( sensor wire damaged)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust silencers corroded (No leak)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,926 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    226,926 miles
    Test number
    247588192372
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad warning light on ( sensor wire damaged)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail226,926 miles1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,926 miles
    Test number
    455756169093
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad warning light on (sensor wire damaged)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail226,919 miles (+2,271)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,919 miles
    Test number
    879808121969
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad warning light on (sensor wire damaged)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass224,648 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    224,648 miles
    Test number
    774733497881
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged backing plate has damage (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mount strut bearing seizing up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail224,648 miles (+2,093)2 dangerous1 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,648 miles
    Test number
    987665438105
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire above rear box (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged backing plate has damage (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mount strut bearing seizing up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass222,555 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    222,555 miles
    Test number
    558055687513
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top bearing seizing up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail222,555 miles (+2,010)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,555 miles
    Test number
    822790634753
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top bearing seizing up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass220,545 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    220,545 miles
    Test number
    505619215987
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Fail220,545 miles (+1,168)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,545 miles
    Test number
    961948517884
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass219,377 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    219,377 miles
    Test number
    137481366416
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished

  11. Fail219,377 miles (+6,098)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,377 miles
    Test number
    744595931711
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished

  12. Pass213,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    213,279 miles
    Test number
    527086079206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail213,279 miles (+7,288)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,279 miles
    Test number
    255351399002
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass205,991 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    205,991 miles
    Test number
    270659817784
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded (No leak)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV Boot split all grease escaped
    • AdvisoryService lamp on
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts at time of test.

  15. Fail205,991 miles (+4,365)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,991 miles
    Test number
    423663930226
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded (No leak)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner CV Boot split all grease escaped
    • AdvisoryService lamp on
    • AdvisoryUnable to check rear seat belts at time of test.

  16. Pass201,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    201,626 miles
    Test number
    895376953043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail201,626 miles (+4,708)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,626 miles
    Test number
    940209629177
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  18. Pass196,918 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    196,918 miles
    Test number
    659126184130
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded (no leak)

  19. Fail196,913 miles (+3,566)2 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,913 miles
    Test number
    287403981545
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking solid pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking solid pipe (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened park brake cable (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened park brake cable (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded (no leak)

  20. Pass193,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    193,347 miles
    Test number
    585949334251
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail193,346 miles (+32,111)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,346 miles
    Test number
    936239534202
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass161,235 miles (+24,433)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    161,235 miles
    Test number
    847249763165
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  23. Pass136,802 miles (+20,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    136,802 miles
    Test number
    317488442003
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass116,612 miles (+24,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    116,612 miles
    Test number
    295159641073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass92,556 miles (+20,539)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    92,556 miles
    Test number
    472772930047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass72,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,017 miles
    Test number
    783114939085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T50 SWB

Does T50 SWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T50 SWB expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T50 SWB?
The MOT on T50 SWB expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T50 SWB done?
T50 SWB was recorded at 226,926 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2025, an average of 9,407 miles a year.
Has T50 SWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 SWB has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T50 SWB 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 SWB find?
T50 SWB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; central front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 6 more.

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