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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T500 ALVMOT history

T500 ALV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 302,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
302,050 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
22,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 ALV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 ALV was last recorded at 302,050 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 16,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
285,198 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
16,852 miles
Average per year
22,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 302,050 miles
  • 2024 – 285,198 miles
  • 2023 – 261,274 miles
  • 2022 – 239,348 miles
  • 2021 – 225,418 miles
  • 2020 – 209,091 miles
  • 2019 – 190,665 miles
  • 2018 – 161,269 miles
  • 2017 – 140,573 miles
  • 2016 – 107,365 miles
  • 2015 – 80,781 miles
  • 2014 – 46,724 miles
  • 2013 – 34,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass302,050 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 30 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass302,050 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    302,050 miles
    Test number
    675003664614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail302,050 miles (+16,852)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,050 miles
    Test number
    568144569741
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Painted over (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass285,198 miles (+23,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    285,198 miles
    Test number
    447428148864
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass261,274 miles (+21,926)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    261,274 miles
    Test number
    456692645100
    • 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))

  5. Pass239,348 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    239,348 miles
    Test number
    906245463456
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration lamps slightly dim

  6. Fail239,348 miles (+13,930)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,348 miles
    Test number
    631906631858
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration lamps slightly dim

  7. Pass225,418 miles (+16,327)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    225,418 miles
    Test number
    594119138650
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass209,091 miles (+18,426)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    209,091 miles
    Test number
    864805923283
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass190,665 miles (+29,396)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    190,665 miles
    Test number
    269438754503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    161,269 miles
    Test number
    819271962247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 C 109/107 T 1.6mm Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail161,269 miles (+20,696)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,269 miles
    Test number
    962137759663
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17 C 109/107 T 1.6mm Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass140,573 miles (+33,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    140,573 miles
    Test number
    399049809735
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has been modified from standard fitment.
    • AdvisoryRear Rear suspension has been modified from standard fitment.

  13. Pass107,365 miles (+26,584)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    107,365 miles
    Test number
    159000127775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,781 miles (+34,057)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    80,781 miles
    Test number
    840860536446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass46,724 miles (+12,593)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    46,724 miles
    Test number
    959419134382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    34,131 miles
    Test number
    748014433307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 ALV

Does T500 ALV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 ALV is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 ALV?
The MOT on T500 ALV is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 ALV done?
T500 ALV was recorded at 302,050 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 22,240 miles a year.
Has T500 ALV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 ALV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 ALV 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 ALV find?
T500 ALV passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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