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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

V50 BMSMOT history

V50 BMS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 248,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

V50 BMS blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
248,554 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 BMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 BMS was last recorded at 248,554 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Apr 2013: 117,521 miles, lower than 177,516 miles on 9 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
248,531 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
8,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,554 miles
  • 2025 – 244,311 miles
  • 2024 – 240,532 miles
  • 2023 – 235,529 miles
  • 2022 – 230,743 miles
  • 2021 – 224,883 miles
  • 2020 – 219,084 miles
  • 2019 – 215,230 miles
  • 2018 – 209,425 miles
  • 2017 – 203,846 miles
  • 2016 – 197,360 miles
  • 2015 – 191,831 miles
  • 2014 – 185,769 miles
  • 2013 – 117,521 miles
  • 2011 – 166,751 miles
  • 2010 – 157,469 miles
  • 2009 – 150,117 miles
  • 2008 – 141,736 miles
  • 2007 – 117,659 miles
  • 2006 – 87,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,554 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,554 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    248,554 miles
    Test number
    329253506618
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail248,531 miles (+4,220)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,531 miles
    Test number
    720846310162
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65R16C Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65R16C Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65R16C Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass244,311 miles (+35)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    244,311 miles
    Test number
    267859135910
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  4. Fail244,276 miles (+3,744)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,276 miles
    Test number
    947184483417
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65R16C 104/102T Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65R16C 104/102T Michelin (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  5. Pass240,532 miles (+5,003)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    240,532 miles
    Test number
    981444541279
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  6. Pass235,529 miles (+289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    235,529 miles
    Test number
    216519021852
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed area

  7. Fail235,240 miles (+4,497)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,240 miles
    Test number
    941139502581
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed area

  8. Pass230,743 miles (+5,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    230,743 miles
    Test number
    659260980342
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass224,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    224,883 miles
    Test number
    448194832382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail224,883 miles (+5,799)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,883 miles
    Test number
    883124194426
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass219,084 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    219,084 miles
    Test number
    286050250125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass215,230 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    215,230 miles
    Test number
    333484649307
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmergency exit sign deteriorated but still legible (9.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail215,230 miles (+5,805)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,230 miles
    Test number
    723054613313
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmergency exit sign deteriorated but still legible (9.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass209,425 miles (+5,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    209,425 miles
    Test number
    557248011876
    • AdvisoryHorn subdued

  15. Pass203,846 miles (+6,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    203,846 miles
    Test number
    394232801202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass197,360 miles (+5,529)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    197,360 miles
    Test number
    472344560461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass191,831 miles (+6,062)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    191,831 miles
    Test number
    269484605428
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass185,769 miles (+68,248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    185,769 miles
    Test number
    199906304117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass117,521 miles (-59,995)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    117,521 miles
    Test number
    285231503474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNumber plate slightly water damaged

  20. Fail177,516 miles (+10,765)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,516 miles
    Test number
    137339193465
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNumber plate slightly water damaged

  21. Pass166,751 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    166,751 miles
    Test number
    935960201346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail166,740 miles (+9,271)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,740 miles
    Test number
    726567591266
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass157,469 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    157,469 miles
    Test number
    261106250144
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate slight deteriation

  24. Fail157,469 miles (+7,352)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,469 miles
    Test number
    954286150147
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront number plate slight deteriation

  25. Pass150,117 miles (+8,381)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    150,117 miles
    Test number
    783362049134
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre worn on in ner edge
    • NoteTow ball cover fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of Barry's ball

  26. Pass141,736 miles (+24,077)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    141,736 miles
    Test number
    460896738153
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut in sidewall
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  27. Pass117,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    117,659 miles
    Test number
    222561727464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail117,659 miles (+29,704)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,659 miles
    Test number
    422561827119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass87,955 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    87,955 miles
    Test number
    502622336100
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have a slight distortion
    • NoteWindscreen has a crack in non swept area

Questions about V50 BMS

Does V50 BMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 BMS is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 BMS?
The MOT on V50 BMS is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 BMS done?
V50 BMS was recorded at 248,554 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 8,049 miles a year.
Has V50 BMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 BMS has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 BMS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V50 BMS find?
V50 BMS passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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