Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T50 XGSMOT history
T50 XGS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 223,943 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 223,943 mi
- At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,537 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T50 XGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 9 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T50 XGS was last recorded at 223,943 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 3,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Sept 2014: 147,586 miles, lower than 147,850 miles on 12 Sept 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 220,024 miles · 20 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,919 miles
- Average per year
- 8,537 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 223,943 miles
- 2025 – 220,024 miles
- 2024 – 214,307 miles
- 2023 – 208,848 miles
- 2022 – 205,304 miles
- 2021 – 200,871 miles
- 2020 – 196,460 miles
- 2019 – 189,893 miles
- 2018 – 178,173 miles
- 2017 – 170,447 miles
- 2016 – 159,029 miles
- 2015 – 152,100 miles
- 2014 – 147,586 miles
- 2013 – 141,052 miles
- 2012 – 129,810 miles
- 2011 – 117,420 miles
- 2010 – 103,160 miles
- 2009 – 87,309 miles
- 2008 – 71,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass223,943 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
30 tests since 22 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass223,943 miles (+3,919)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 223,943 miles
- Test number
- 654710866159
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass220,024 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 220,024 miles
- Test number
- 700381766523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail219,981 miles (+5,674)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,981 miles
- Test number
- 787854195477
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed turbo fail ? (8.2.2.2 (e))
Pass214,307 miles (+5,459)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 214,307 miles
- Test number
- 181405631205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,848 miles (+3,544)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 208,848 miles
- Test number
- 329618074846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,304 miles (+4,433)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 205,304 miles
- Test number
- 132819869760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,871 miles (+4,411)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 200,871 miles
- Test number
- 690615164374
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass196,460 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 196,460 miles
- Test number
- 249006304369
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail196,460 miles (+6,567)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,460 miles
- Test number
- 129656486528
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- 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))
Pass189,893 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 189,893 miles
- Test number
- 351134903447
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a not greater than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit cracked light output not effected
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated (wiring damaged)
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin burst
- AdvisorySteering slightly rough
- AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted obscuring some components
Fail189,893 miles (+11,720)7 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,893 miles
- Test number
- 770068821799
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a not greater than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit cracked light output not effected
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated (wiring damaged)
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skin burst
- AdvisorySteering slightly rough
- AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted obscuring some components
Pass178,173 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 178,173 miles
- Test number
- 120416885106
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail178,173 miles (+7,726)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,173 miles
- Test number
- 471369522885
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass170,447 miles (+11,418)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 170,447 miles
- Test number
- 554109123097
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are scrubbed on inner edges
- AdvisoryExhaust system is deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass159,029 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 159,029 miles
- Test number
- 571383081664
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded/peeling
- AdvisoryRear tyres have stepped wear on inside edges
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail159,024 miles (+6,924)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,024 miles
- Test number
- 378208219691
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded/peeling
- AdvisoryRear tyres have stepped wear on inside edges
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass152,100 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 152,100 miles
- Test number
- 479213564724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,099 miles (+4,513)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,099 miles
- Test number
- 608196130644
- FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm 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)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass147,586 miles (-264)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 147,586 miles
- Test number
- 448590064248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
- NoteWarning light illuminated on dash indicating fault with brake system
Fail147,850 miles (+6,798)5 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,850 miles
- Test number
- 546505554285
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
- NoteUnable to carry out full assesment of rear seatbelts as no access in condition that vehicle was presented
- NoteWarning light illuminated on dash indicating fault with brake system
Pass141,052 miles (+4)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 141,052 miles
- Test number
- 656248743276
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Fail141,048 miles (+11,238)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,048 miles
- Test number
- 827656543251
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Pass129,810 miles (+12,390)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 129,810 miles
- Test number
- 629672872263
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass117,420 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 117,420 miles
- Test number
- 565375751262
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges (step tread)
Fail117,404 miles (+14,244)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,404 miles
- Test number
- 387395051263
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges (step tread)
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (recommend inspection)
Fail103,160 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,160 miles
- Test number
- 302777170493
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass103,160 miles (+15,851)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 103,160 miles
- Test number
- 481517270252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,309 miles (+13,562)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 87,309 miles
- Test number
- 750969879262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,747 miles (+2,451)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 73,747 miles
- Test number
- 121530919430
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Fail71,296 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,296 miles
- Test number
- 413527728322
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T50 XGS
- Does T50 XGS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T50 XGS is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T50 XGS?
- The MOT on T50 XGS is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T50 XGS done?
- T50 XGS was recorded at 223,943 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 8,537 miles a year.
- Has T50 XGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T50 XGS has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T50 XGS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T50 XGS find?
- T50 XGS passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.
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