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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass230,974 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass217,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    217,312 miles
    Test number
    877645681570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. 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)
  21. 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
  22. Pass113,145 miles (+10,226)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,145 miles
    Test number
    788089413118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,919 miles (-70,254)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,919 miles
    Test number
    436476912129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass173,173 miles (+83,530)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    173,173 miles
    Test number
    795828471234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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