VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER N50TCM has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1997 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 122,155 miles 7 months ago on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 16:08.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Thursday 25th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

N50TCM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH MARCH 2027122,155 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge, Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material On Lower Arm (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED5TH MARCH 2026122,155 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Reflector Missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Inner Edge, Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material On Lower Arm (1.1.11 (c))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  16. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  17. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED3RD MARCH 20252ND MARCH 2026115,842 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective Tyre Is Flat, Possible Slow Puncture
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Slight Leak Along Seam (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED20TH FEBRUARY 2025115,842 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Brake Fluid Contaminated (1.8 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective Tyre Is Flat, Possible Slow Puncture
  9. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Slight Leak Along Seam (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED18TH MARCH 202412TH APRIL 2025114,585 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202312TH APRIL 2024113,662 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED13TH MARCH 2023113,642 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Load Sensing Valve Seized And Abs Not Fitted Or Inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED31ST MARCH 202212TH APRIL 2023112,740 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED13TH APRIL 202112TH APRIL 2022111,847 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bold On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Bold On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20194TH NOVEMBER 2020110,558 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Towball/hitch Not Fitted At Time Of Test
  5. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 2019110,558 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Towball/hitch Not Fitted At Time Of Test
  5. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  7. MAJOR - Offside Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Lower Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Lower Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 20184TH NOVEMBER 2019109,846 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 2018109,846 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED26TH OCTOBER 20174TH NOVEMBER 2018108,983 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - General Under Body Corrosion
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inside Edge (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inside Edge (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Perished
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Perished
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20164TH NOVEMBER 2017108,142 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perished
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20154TH NOVEMBER 2016103,950 MI
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20144TH NOVEMBER 2015103,280 MI
FAILED16TH OCTOBER 2014103,274 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leaking From Waterpump
FAILED29TH AUGUST 2013102,490 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201328TH AUGUST 2014102,490 MI
PASSED10TH MARCH 20121ST APRIL 2013100,619 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED5TH MARCH 20111ST APRIL 201297,447 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED13TH MARCH 20101ST APRIL 201193,561 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED28TH MARCH 20091ST APRIL 201089,412 MI
PASSED2ND APRIL 20081ST APRIL 200986,030 MI
FAILED2ND APRIL 200886,030 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED2ND APRIL 20071ST APRIL 200882,104 MI
PASSED31ST MARCH 200630TH MARCH 200778,193 MI
FAILED31ST MARCH 200678,193 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N50TCM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

N50TCM MOT Comments

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N50TCM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 122,155 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,212 miles

N50TCM FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration N50TCM was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Turquoise and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 122,155 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,212 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N50TCM has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 89 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 18 Major, 3 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does N50TCM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 9th October 2026 N50TCM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N50TCM Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 9th October 2026 N50TCM does have Tax. Read more

When does N50TCM Tax expire?

The current Tax for N50TCM will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does N50TCM MOT expire?

The current MOT for N50TCM will expire in 6 months on Thursday 25th March 2027. Read more

When did N50TCM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N50TCM was on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 16:08. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N50TCM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for N50TCM we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has N50TCM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for N50TCM we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N50TCM?

N50TCM is registered as a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has N50TCM done?

The odometer reading for N50TCM at the last MOT in March 2026 was 122,155 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,212 miles per year. Read more

How old is N50TCM?

The vehicle N50TCM was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Monday 10th March 1997. Read more

What colour is N50TCM?

The official colour of N50TCM is recorded as Turquoise. Read more

What engine does N50TCM have?

N50TCM has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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