VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER T52SHL has 30 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1999 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 309,937 miles 2 weeks ago on Monday 20th April 2026 at 13:24.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 21st April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

T52SHL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST APRIL 2027309,937 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  8. ADVISORY - Front Crossmember Corroded
PASSED15TH APRIL 202521ST APRIL 2026305,478 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - O/s/f Outer Sill Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Cross Member Corroded
FAILED14TH APRIL 2025305,478 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (1.6 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - O/s/f Outer Sill Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Cross Member Corroded
PASSED22ND APRIL 202421ST APRIL 2025302,900 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Towball/hitch Not Fitted At Time Of Test
  2. ADVISORY - Towbar Component Corroded, But Not Excessively Obviously Not In Use. (6.1.6 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both N/s And O/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  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 - Central Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED29TH MARCH 202328TH MARCH 2024295,913 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Hubs Very Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Column Top Bearing Slightly Worn (2.2.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Shock Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Front Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Towball/hitch Not Fitted At Time Of Test Mounting Area Excessively Corroded
FAILED29TH MARCH 2023295,913 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Hubs Very Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Steering Column Top Bearing Slightly Worn (2.2.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Shock Mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Front Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Towball/hitch Not Fitted At Time Of Test Mounting Area Excessively Corroded
FAILED7TH MARCH 2023295,905 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Column Top Bearing Slightly Worn (2.2.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside 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))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Not Functioning As Intended Central Buckle For Ns Rear Seatbelt Broken With Missing Casing (7.1.2 (d))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Right (4.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Towball/hitch Not Fitted At Time Of Test Detachable Ball
  7. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both Sides - Some Play
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Top Mount For Damper - Slight Corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside 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))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both Sides - Front Damper Bushes Cracked (5.3.2 (c))
  11. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202121ST NOVEMBER 2022293,240 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush X2 (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Components Surface Corrosion
  4. ADVISORY - Underside Coated In Protective Underseal Product
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Covered (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Perished And Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn D Bushes X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 202017TH NOVEMBER 2021290,043 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Crossmember Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tyre Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Covered In Protective Sealer (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Underside Painted In Protective Sealer
PASSED30TH APRIL 201929TH OCTOBER 2020283,744 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Front Cross Member Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED30TH APRIL 2019283,744 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Front Cross Member Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. PRS - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED12TH APRIL 201811TH APRIL 2019278,990 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Cross-Member Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Slight Play In Steering Rack
  3. ADVISORY - Front Slight Play In Front Anti Roll Bar D Bushes
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded X 2 (2.4.c.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing Bushes Perishing (2.7.2a)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules X 4 (3.6.b.4e)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded X 2 (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Underside Has Surface Rust
FAILED12TH APRIL 2018278,990 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Cross-Member Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Slight Play In Steering Rack
  3. ADVISORY - Front Slight Play In Front Anti Roll Bar D Bushes
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded In To Caliper (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded X 2 (2.4.c.1b)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing Bushes Perishing (2.7.2a)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules X 4 (3.6.b.4e)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded X 2 (3.6.b.2c)
  9. ADVISORY - Underside Has Surface Rust
PASSED29TH MARCH 201728TH MARCH 2018274,759 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Suspensions Arms,anti Roll Bar And Links Corroding (2.4.g.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
PASSED18TH MARCH 201627TH MARCH 2017268,944 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED28TH MARCH 201527TH MARCH 2016263,857 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 2014252,172 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20146TH MARCH 2015252,172 MI
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 20136TH MARCH 2014244,798 MI
PASSED7TH MARCH 20126TH MARCH 2013238,248 MI
PASSED24TH MARCH 201115TH APRIL 2012228,456 MI
FAILED24TH MARCH 2011228,455 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Of Any Colour (7.4.b.4)
PASSED22ND MARCH 201015TH APRIL 2011222,120 KM
PASSED16TH APRIL 200915TH APRIL 2010216,310 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 200827TH NOVEMBER 2009214,588 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 2008214,588 KM
 
  1. PRS - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 200727TH NOVEMBER 2008210,249 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAILED23RD NOVEMBER 2007210,249 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.5c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Illuminating The Registration Plate (1.1.c.1e)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 200627TH NOVEMBER 2007201,918 KM
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 200527TH NOVEMBER 2006187,869 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

T52SHL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

T52SHL MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

T52SHL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 309,937 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,479 miles

T52SHL FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration T52SHL was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 309,937 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 11,479 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means T52SHL has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 117 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 10 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 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 Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does T52SHL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 T52SHL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is T52SHL Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 T52SHL does have Tax. Read more

When does T52SHL Tax expire?

The current Tax for T52SHL will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. 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 T52SHL MOT expire?

The current MOT for T52SHL will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 21st April 2027. Read more

When did T52SHL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for T52SHL was on Monday 20th April 2026 at 13:24. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has T52SHL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for T52SHL we can see 21 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 T52SHL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for T52SHL we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is T52SHL?

T52SHL is registered as a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has T52SHL done?

The odometer reading for T52SHL at the last MOT in April 2026 was 309,937 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 11,479 miles per year. Read more

How old is T52SHL?

The vehicle T52SHL was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Friday 31st December 1999. Read more

What colour is T52SHL?

The official colour of T52SHL is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does T52SHL have?

T52SHL has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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