
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc
T52 SHLMOT history
T52 SHL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 309,937 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 309,937 km
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,986 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T52 SHL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T52 SHL was last recorded at 309,937 km on 20 Apr 2026, 4,459 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 305,478 km · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,459 km
- Average per year
- 5,986 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 309,937 km
- 2025 – 305,478 km
- 2023 – 295,905 km
- 2021 – 293,240 km
- 2020 – 290,043 km
- 2019 – 283,744 km
- 2018 – 278,990 km
- 2016 – 268,944 km
- 2015 – 263,857 km
- 2011 – 228,455 km
- 2010 – 222,120 km
- 2009 – 216,310 km
- 2008 – 214,588 km
- 2007 – 210,249 km
- 2006 – 201,918 km
- 2005 – 187,869 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront crossmember corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front cross member corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
O/S/F Outer sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Steering column top bearing slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass309,937 km (+4,459)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 309,937 km
- Test number
- 750026813811
- AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass305,478 km5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 305,478 km
- Test number
- 117124060608
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/F Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail305,478 miles (+2,578)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 305,478 miles
- Test number
- 964759255925
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/F Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass302,900 miles (+6,987)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 302,900 miles
- Test number
- 837262960616
- AdvisoryCentral Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively Obviously not in use. (6.1.6 (a))
Pass295,913 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 295,913 miles
- Test number
- 279433505587
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test mounting area excessively corroded
- AdvisoryFront hubs very corroded
Fail295,913 miles1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 295,913 miles
- Test number
- 487444260410
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test mounting area excessively corroded
- AdvisoryFront hubs very corroded
Fail295,905 km (+2,665)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 295,905 km
- Test number
- 445463731803
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended central buckle for NS rear seatbelt broken with missing casing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NS inop, OS minimal output not enough to clear windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides - front damper bushes cracked (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides - some play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount for damper - slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking and deformation of drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test detachable ball
Pass293,240 km (+3,197)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 293,240 km
- Test number
- 814230713610
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn d bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension components surface corrosion
- AdvisoryUnderside coated in protective underseal product
Pass290,043 km (+6,299)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 290,043 km
- Test number
- 826079301392
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in protective sealer (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront crossmember corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUnderside painted in protective sealer
Pass283,744 km6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 283,744 km
- Test number
- 375404407079
- AdvisoryCentral Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail283,744 km1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 283,744 km
- Test number
- 387416108778
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass278,990 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 278,990 miles
- Test number
- 585955415900
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bushes perishing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryFront cross-member corroded
- AdvisoryFront slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering rack
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 4 (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryUnderside has surface rust
Fail278,990 km1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,990 km
- Test number
- 770063474053
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bushes perishing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryFront cross-member corroded
- AdvisoryFront slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering rack
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x 4 (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryUnderside has surface rust
Pass274,759 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 274,759 miles
- Test number
- 276049619822
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspensions arms,anti roll bar and links corroding (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass268,944 km (+5,087)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 268,944 km
- Test number
- 984597326120
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass263,857 km3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 263,857 km
- Test number
- 979087485072
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail252,172 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,172 miles
- Test number
- 695188134087
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass252,172 miles (+7,374)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 252,172 miles
- Test number
- 756168734092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass244,798 miles (+6,550)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 244,798 miles
- Test number
- 208933653094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass238,248 miles (+9,792)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 238,248 miles
- Test number
- 497607162008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass228,456 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 228,456 miles
- Test number
- 105393881444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail228,455 km (+6,335)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,455 km
- Test number
- 927723081070
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Pass222,120 km (+5,810)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 222,120 km
- Test number
- 824821080016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,310 km (+1,722)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 216,310 km
- Test number
- 564126509178
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass214,588 km1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 214,588 km
- Test number
- 582122138385
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail214,588 km (+4,339)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,588 km
- Test number
- 892292338365
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass210,249 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 210,249 km
- Test number
- 294917427368
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail210,249 km (+8,331)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,249 km
- Test number
- 381477727389
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass201,918 km (+14,049)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 201,918 km
- Test number
- 591878126395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,869 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 187,869 km
- Test number
- 231932835370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about T52 SHL
- Does T52 SHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T52 SHL is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T52 SHL?
- The MOT on T52 SHL is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T52 SHL done?
- T52 SHL was recorded at 309,937 km at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 5,986 km a year.
- Has T52 SHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T52 SHL has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T52 SHL 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 T52 SHL find?
- T52 SHL passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: front crossmember corroded; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 5 more.
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