Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T500 ADOMOT history
T500 ADO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,068 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 104,068 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,180 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 ADO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 25 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 ADO was last recorded at 104,068 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 104,065 miles · 12 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,180 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,068 miles
- 2025 – 101,783 miles
- 2024 – 98,415 miles
- 2023 – 94,700 miles
- 2022 – 91,732 miles
- 2021 – 87,254 miles
- 2020 – 84,520 miles
- 2019 – 81,697 miles
- 2018 – 79,534 miles
- 2017 – 76,474 miles
- 2016 – 71,370 miles
- 2015 – 70,874 miles
- 2014 – 66,286 miles
- 2013 – 61,344 miles
- 2012 – 57,588 miles
- 2011 – 52,193 miles
- 2009 – 35,457 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,068 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Advise n/s f seat belt buckle safety shroud missing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,068 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 104,068 miles
- Test number
- 476211601000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,065 miles (+2,282)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,065 miles
- Test number
- 391572032659
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass101,783 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 101,783 miles
- Test number
- 250860736234
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail101,783 miles (+3,368)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,783 miles
- Test number
- 620188636448
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass98,415 miles (+3,715)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 98,415 miles
- Test number
- 957730708897
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise handbrake linkage return spring broken at rear
Pass94,700 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 94,700 miles
- Test number
- 980807051864
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAdvise n/s f seat belt buckle safety shroud missing
Fail94,692 miles (+2,960)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,692 miles
- Test number
- 448866694270
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAdvise n/s f seat belt buckle safety shroud missing
Pass91,732 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 91,732 miles
- Test number
- 956038651003
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Fail91,732 miles (+4,478)3 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,732 miles
- Test number
- 130948661965
- MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Pass87,254 miles (+2,734)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 87,254 miles
- Test number
- 922870936903
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Pass84,520 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 84,520 miles
- Test number
- 971421185343
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail84,519 miles (+2,822)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,519 miles
- Test number
- 318508814277
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,697 miles (+2,163)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 81,697 miles
- Test number
- 473549888055
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass79,534 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 79,534 miles
- Test number
- 478567452239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail79,532 miles (+3,058)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,532 miles
- Test number
- 361883268133
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 76,474 miles
- Test number
- 797790566361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,474 miles (+5,104)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,474 miles
- Test number
- 867035685916
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass71,370 miles (+496)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 71,370 miles
- Test number
- 460970977225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,874 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 70,874 miles
- Test number
- 518723518897
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPad light on
Fail70,874 miles (+4,588)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,874 miles
- Test number
- 629759797683
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryMil light on
- AdvisoryPad light on
Pass66,286 miles (+4,942)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 66,286 miles
- Test number
- 805134784257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,344 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 61,344 miles
- Test number
- 766466693269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,340 miles (+3,752)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,340 miles
- Test number
- 939874093293
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail57,588 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,588 miles
- Test number
- 577903542286
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass57,588 miles (+109)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 57,588 miles
- Test number
- 829583042272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,479 miles (+5,286)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,479 miles
- Test number
- 349396312400
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteE/M light on.
Pass52,193 miles (+16,736)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 52,193 miles
- Test number
- 615929681199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,457 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 35,457 miles
- Test number
- 804830099276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 ADO
- Does T500 ADO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 ADO is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 ADO?
- The MOT on T500 ADO is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 ADO done?
- T500 ADO was recorded at 104,068 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,180 miles a year.
- Has T500 ADO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 ADO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 ADO 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 ADO find?
- T500 ADO passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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