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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T50 VDRMOT history

T50 VDR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 182,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
182,197 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T50 VDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T50 VDR was last recorded at 182,197 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,080 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
117 miles
Average per year
6,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,197 miles
  • 2025 – 177,823 miles
  • 2023 – 174,050 miles
  • 2022 – 171,872 miles
  • 2021 – 166,654 miles
  • 2019 – 161,695 miles
  • 2018 – 159,411 miles
  • 2017 – 153,625 miles
  • 2016 – 142,834 miles
  • 2014 – 139,879 miles
  • 2013 – 135,188 miles
  • 2012 – 128,763 miles
  • 2011 – 120,389 miles
  • 2010 – 105,230 miles
  • 2008 – 100,741 miles
  • 2007 – 63,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,197 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer skin corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Exhaust silencer skin rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount notchy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,197 miles (+117)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    182,197 miles
    Test number
    297222762252
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail182,080 miles (+4,257)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,080 miles
    Test number
    925709843696
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass177,823 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    177,823 miles
    Test number
    567723774886
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body exhaust heat shield loose

  4. Fail177,823 miles (+3,773)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,823 miles
    Test number
    872678210726
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body exhaust heat shield loose

  5. Pass174,050 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    174,050 miles
    Test number
    819167287708
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer skin rusty
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top mount notchy

  6. Fail173,987 miles (+2,115)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,987 miles
    Test number
    755234718521
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted to both (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer skin rusty
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top mount notchy

  7. Pass171,872 miles (+5,218)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    171,872 miles
    Test number
    203903638080
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer skin rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass166,654 miles (+4,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    166,654 miles
    Test number
    445299228845
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass161,695 miles (+2,284)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,695 miles
    Test number
    264261259276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass159,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    159,411 miles
    Test number
    771492440387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail159,407 miles (+5,782)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,407 miles
    Test number
    131257502415
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass153,625 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    153,625 miles
    Test number
    675055689201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail153,566 miles (+10,732)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,566 miles
    Test number
    745967269562
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass142,834 miles (+2,955)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    142,834 miles
    Test number
    979340171070
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass139,879 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    139,879 miles
    Test number
    549896434190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWipers becoming deteriorated

  16. Fail139,879 miles (+4,691)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,879 miles
    Test number
    545246434128
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWipers becoming deteriorated

  17. Pass135,188 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    135,188 miles
    Test number
    279832523128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside wiper slightly smeary
    • NoteOffside wiper slightly smeary

  18. Fail135,188 miles (+6,425)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,188 miles
    Test number
    418359113191
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside wiper slightly smeary
    • NoteOffside wiper slightly smeary

  19. Pass128,763 miles (+8,374)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    128,763 miles
    Test number
    158485842007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,389 miles (+15,159)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    120,389 miles
    Test number
    356048611040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,230 miles (+4,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    334793610095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass100,741 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    100,741 miles
    Test number
    923198148373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs heavily worn

  23. Fail100,741 miles (+15,446)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,741 miles
    Test number
    414228848371
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs heavily worn

  24. Pass85,295 miles (+21,914)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    85,295 miles
    Test number
    573803628088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,381 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,381 miles
    Test number
    643992127009
    • NoteBrake warning light on

Questions about T50 VDR

Does T50 VDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 VDR is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T50 VDR?
The MOT on T50 VDR is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T50 VDR done?
T50 VDR was recorded at 182,197 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,252 miles a year.
Has T50 VDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T50 VDR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T50 VDR 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 VDR find?
T50 VDR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: exhaust heat shields loose; exhaust silencer skin corroded; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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