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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 AAWMOT history

T500 AAW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 193,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
193,594 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 AAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 AAW was last recorded at 193,594 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,494 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,100 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,494 miles
Average per year
9,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,594 miles
  • 2025 – 191,100 miles
  • 2024 – 190,521 miles
  • 2023 – 188,702 miles
  • 2022 – 185,333 miles
  • 2021 – 179,775 miles
  • 2020 – 174,327 miles
  • 2019 – 170,951 miles
  • 2018 – 164,770 miles
  • 2017 – 158,313 miles
  • 2016 – 151,395 miles
  • 2015 – 144,858 miles
  • 2014 – 143,565 miles
  • 2013 – 126,863 miles
  • 2012 – 106,785 miles
  • 2011 – 84,161 miles
  • 2010 – 59,522 miles
  • 2009 – 36,908 miles
  • 2008 – 14,931 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,594 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Centre and rear exhaust deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/s/r shock corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,594 miles (+2,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    193,594 miles
    Test number
    791044633580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass191,100 miles (+579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    191,100 miles
    Test number
    153818028864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass190,521 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    190,521 miles
    Test number
    751958916926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail190,485 miles (+1,783)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,485 miles
    Test number
    935845274485
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass188,702 miles (+3,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    188,702 miles
    Test number
    773351748663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass185,333 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    185,333 miles
    Test number
    156906065729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass179,775 miles (+5,448)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    179,775 miles
    Test number
    815273768027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass174,327 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    174,327 miles
    Test number
    900266093173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass170,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    170,951 miles
    Test number
    827666749423
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail170,951 miles (+6,181)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,951 miles
    Test number
    229413929131
    • Repaired at testPassenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass164,770 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    164,770 miles
    Test number
    555190411801
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock corroded

  12. Fail164,770 miles (+6,457)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,770 miles
    Test number
    636808409662
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock corroded

  13. Pass158,313 miles (+6,918)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    158,313 miles
    Test number
    325046068686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass151,395 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    151,395 miles
    Test number
    183798929039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass144,858 miles (+1,293)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    144,858 miles
    Test number
    845396543577
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s rear shock absorber casing
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass143,565 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    143,565 miles
    Test number
    725842774279
    • NoteSAME ADVISORYS ON TEST 398602174442

  17. Fail143,565 miles (+16,702)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,565 miles
    Test number
    398602174442
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOuter coverings of center and rear exhausts corroded

  18. Pass126,863 miles (+20,078)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    126,863 miles
    Test number
    996811773229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low
    • NoteExhaust system rusty

  19. Fail106,785 miles6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,785 miles
    Test number
    509031072269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass106,785 miles (+22,624)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    106,785 miles
    Test number
    728931672221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,161 miles (+24,639)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,161 miles
    Test number
    369413371416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,522 miles (+22,614)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,522 miles
    Test number
    432757260248
    • NoteUnable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower pannels

  23. Pass36,908 miles (+21,977)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,908 miles
    Test number
    480134579201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,931 miles
    Test number
    930525128229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 AAW

Does T500 AAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 AAW is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 AAW?
The MOT on T500 AAW is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 AAW done?
T500 AAW was recorded at 193,594 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 9,945 miles a year.
Has T500 AAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 AAW has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 AAW 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 T500 AAW find?
T500 AAW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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