
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
T500 AKMMOT history
T500 AKM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 230,974 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 230,974 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,111 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 AKM
- 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
- 17 Oct 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 AKM was last recorded at 230,974 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 5,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Apr 2012: 102,919 miles, lower than 173,173 miles on 5 Oct 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 225,012 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,962 miles
- Average per year
- 9,111 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 230,974 miles
- 2025 – 225,012 miles
- 2024 – 217,312 miles
- 2023 – 211,846 miles
- 2022 – 207,150 miles
- 2021 – 201,368 miles
- 2020 – 192,455 miles
- 2019 – 186,445 miles
- 2018 – 180,737 miles
- 2017 – 163,837 miles
- 2016 – 151,999 miles
- 2015 – 139,508 miles
- 2014 – 124,566 miles
- 2013 – 113,145 miles
- 2012 – 102,919 miles
- 2011 – 173,173 miles
- 2010 – 89,643 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass230,974 miles (+5,962)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 230,974 miles
- Test number
- 574479649047
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass225,012 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 225,012 miles
- Test number
- 131172570007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail225,009 miles (+7,697)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,009 miles
- Test number
- 499214802667
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass217,312 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 217,312 miles
- Test number
- 877645681570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail217,310 miles (+5,464)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,310 miles
- Test number
- 379845857705
- MajorFuel pipe leaking at fuel tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass211,846 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 211,846 miles
- Test number
- 612137376251
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail211,844 miles (+4,694)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,844 miles
- Test number
- 799130883422
- DangerousNearside Rear 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))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass207,150 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 207,150 miles
- Test number
- 640509622112
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail207,148 miles (+5,780)2 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,148 miles
- Test number
- 650537371021
- DangerousFront Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass201,368 miles (+8,913)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 201,368 miles
- Test number
- 741252750771
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s washer jet
Pass192,455 miles (+6,010)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 192,455 miles
- Test number
- 516052342518
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded on limit at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp beam patterns poor
- AdvisoryExhaust showing slight deterioration,small chaff on front flexi brake hose
- AdvisoryFront lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing/getting low on inner edges
Pass186,445 miles (+5,708)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 186,445 miles
- Test number
- 515596473900
- AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads low
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroded
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low
Pass180,737 miles (+182)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 180,737 miles
- Test number
- 960181637623
- AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet poor flow/adjustment
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail180,555 miles (+16,718)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,555 miles
- Test number
- 314616976825
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front washer jet poor flow/adjustment
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass163,837 miles (+120)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 163,837 miles
- Test number
- 929089491085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens has a hole in it but this is the reverse lens
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine warning light on
- AdvisoryPower steering groans a little when on full lock
- AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear plates dull (6.3.1d)
Fail163,717 miles (+11,718)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,717 miles
- Test number
- 638233793590
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light lens has a hole in it but this is the reverse lens
- AdvisoryEngine warning light on
- AdvisoryPower steering groans a little when on full lock
- AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear plates dull (6.3.1d)
Pass151,999 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 151,999 miles
- Test number
- 386233083891
- AdvisoryRear child seat fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and perished but not seriously weakened at time of test
Fail151,998 miles (+12,490)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,998 miles
- Test number
- 134746014956
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear child seat fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and perished but not seriously weakened at time of test
Pass139,508 miles (+269)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 139,508 miles
- Test number
- 987077915155
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail139,239 miles (+14,673)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,239 miles
- Test number
- 898336105148
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass124,566 miles (+11,421)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 124,566 miles
- Test number
- 668971924161
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass113,145 miles (+10,226)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 113,145 miles
- Test number
- 788089413118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,919 miles (-70,254)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 102,919 miles
- Test number
- 436476912129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,173 miles (+83,530)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 173,173 miles
- Test number
- 795828471234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 89,643 miles
- Test number
- 302055290499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 AKM
- Does T500 AKM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 AKM is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 AKM?
- The MOT on T500 AKM is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 AKM done?
- T500 AKM was recorded at 230,974 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 9,111 miles a year.
- Has T500 AKM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 AKM has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 AKM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T500 AKM find?
- T500 AKM passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower oil leak, but not excessive sump plug; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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