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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T500 AFRMOT history

T500 AFR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
139,856 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 AFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 AFR was last recorded at 139,856 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,856 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,856 miles
  • 2025 – 136,983 miles
  • 2024 – 135,472 miles
  • 2023 – 134,631 miles
  • 2022 – 133,571 miles
  • 2021 – 132,178 miles
  • 2020 – 130,803 miles
  • 2019 – 128,882 miles
  • 2018 – 126,695 miles
  • 2017 – 124,072 miles
  • 2016 – 121,167 miles
  • 2015 – 118,518 miles
  • 2014 – 114,243 miles
  • 2012 – 101,854 miles
  • 2011 – 81,056 miles
  • 2010 – 68,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,856 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    139,856 miles
    Test number
    614414953410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail139,856 miles (+2,873)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,856 miles
    Test number
    174753213731
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass136,983 miles (+1,511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,983 miles
    Test number
    208991206670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,472 miles (+841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,472 miles
    Test number
    171287080345
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass134,631 miles (+1,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,631 miles
    Test number
    130954475433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,571 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,571 miles
    Test number
    110761547349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail133,569 miles (+1,391)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,569 miles
    Test number
    329583685278
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass132,178 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,178 miles
    Test number
    678007587930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,803 miles
    Test number
    235739114155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail130,803 miles (+1,921)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,803 miles
    Test number
    637606432517
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass128,882 miles (+54)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,882 miles
    Test number
    656846236107
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail128,828 miles (+2,133)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,828 miles
    Test number
    714474132849
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass126,695 miles (+2,623)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,695 miles
    Test number
    888473886712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear OUTER SHELL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear spring mount corrosion

  14. Pass124,072 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    124,072 miles
    Test number
    416582128676
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and rear box outer shell corroded badly but not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber dust cover holed due to corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread but within requirements
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake caliper dust cover split

  15. Fail124,072 miles (+2,905)1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,072 miles
    Test number
    534417863049
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and rear box outer shell corroded badly but not blowing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r shock absorber dust cover holed due to corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre has a cut in the tread but within requirements
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake caliper dust cover split

  16. Pass121,167 miles (+54)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    121,167 miles
    Test number
    789835511539
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and rear box outer shell corroded but not leaking exhaust gas
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light on dashboard
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Fail121,113 miles (+2,595)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,113 miles
    Test number
    510014807743
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges and perished
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and rear box outer shell corroded but not leaking exhaust gas
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake light on dashboard
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

  18. Pass118,518 miles (+4,275)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    118,518 miles
    Test number
    515502725026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear brake back plates corroding

  19. Pass114,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,243 miles
    Test number
    339270134075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail114,243 miles (+12,389)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,243 miles
    Test number
    399830234041
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail101,854 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,854 miles
    Test number
    619032852383
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass101,854 miles (+20,798)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    101,854 miles
    Test number
    965032452345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,056 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,056 miles
    Test number
    378325091149
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass81,056 miles (+12,468)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,056 miles
    Test number
    795155991135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,588 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,588 miles
    Test number
    221413090413
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs worn/corroded

  26. Fail68,588 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,588 miles
    Test number
    202473690175
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs worn/corroded

Questions about T500 AFR

Does T500 AFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 AFR is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 AFR?
The MOT on T500 AFR is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 AFR done?
T500 AFR was recorded at 139,856 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,594 miles a year.
Has T500 AFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 AFR has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 AFR 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 AFR find?
T500 AFR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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