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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T500 AKAMOT history

T500 AKA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 190,422 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2024
Mileage
190,422 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 AKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 AKA was last recorded at 190,422 miles on 6 Jan 2023, 2,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,691 miles · 5 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2,731 miles
Average per year
9,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 190,422 miles
  • 2021 – 187,691 miles
  • 2020 – 184,532 miles
  • 2019 – 182,169 miles
  • 2018 – 179,600 miles
  • 2017 – 176,280 miles
  • 2016 – 162,742 miles
  • 2014 – 151,642 miles
  • 2013 – 136,428 miles
  • 2012 – 130,061 miles
  • 2011 – 118,501 miles
  • 2010 – 100,773 miles
  • 2009 – 86,036 miles
  • 2008 – 73,283 miles
  • 2007 – 42,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,422 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,422 miles (+2,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    190,422 miles
    Test number
    218190427868
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass187,691 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    187,691 miles
    Test number
    286922780002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass184,532 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    184,532 miles
    Test number
    945410561601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass182,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    182,169 miles
    Test number
    647308832687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail182,165 miles (+2,565)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,165 miles
    Test number
    327818851382
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass179,600 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    179,600 miles
    Test number
    377686012466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass176,280 miles (+13,538)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    176,280 miles
    Test number
    148361130188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    162,742 miles
    Test number
    407174426658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,742 miles (+11,100)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,742 miles
    Test number
    766911649971
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  10. Pass151,642 miles (+15,214)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    151,642 miles
    Test number
    528293954335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass136,428 miles (+71)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    136,428 miles
    Test number
    287326673282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator on
    • NoteNearside door mirror surround insecure
    • NoteOffside front tyre is very near the limit

  12. Fail136,357 miles (+6,296)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,357 miles
    Test number
    778029363241
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator on
    • NoteNearside door mirror surround insecure
    • NoteOffside front tyre is very near the limit

  13. Pass130,061 miles (+40)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    130,061 miles
    Test number
    437292172285
    • NoteChips in windscreen in zones a and b
    • NoteN/s/f cv gaitor has small hole
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror bezzal insecure
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose perished
    • NoteO/s/f door mirror bezzal missing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low

  14. Fail130,021 miles (+11,520)6 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,021 miles
    Test number
    597170072220
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteChips in windscreen in zones a and b
    • NoteN/s/f cv gaitor has small hole
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror bezzal insecure
    • NoteN/s/r tyre getting low
    • NoteO/s/f brake hose perished
    • NoteO/s/f door mirror bezzal missing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre getting low

  15. Pass118,501 miles (+44)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,501 miles
    Test number
    895951261107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront windows tinted
    • NoteSpare tyre fitted to nearside rear

  16. Fail118,457 miles (+17,684)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,457 miles
    Test number
    927320361139
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront windows tinted
    • NoteSpare tyre fitted to nearside rear

  17. Pass100,773 miles (+14,737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    100,773 miles
    Test number
    311586440152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,036 miles (+12,753)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,036 miles
    Test number
    583341929130
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCondensation in offside rear light cluster

  19. Pass73,283 miles (+31,145)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,283 miles
    Test number
    204325048495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,138 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,138 miles
    Test number
    260099487081
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear mudflap insecure.

  21. Fail42,138 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,138 miles
    Test number
    380309187016
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear mudflap insecure.

Questions about T500 AKA

Does T500 AKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 AKA expired on 5 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 AKA?
The MOT on T500 AKA expired on 5 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 AKA done?
T500 AKA was recorded at 190,422 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2023, an average of 9,401 miles a year.
Has T500 AKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 AKA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T500 AKA 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 AKA find?
T500 AKA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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