Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
T500 AROMOT history
T500 ARO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 181,831 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 181,831 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,554 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 ARO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 25 Jun 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 ARO was last recorded at 181,831 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 2,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 179,674 miles · 16 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,157 miles
- Average per year
- 7,554 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,831 miles
- 2025 – 179,674 miles
- 2024 – 175,867 miles
- 2023 – 173,782 miles
- 2021 – 172,021 miles
- 2020 – 162,391 miles
- 2019 – 143,449 miles
- 2018 – 129,655 miles
- 2017 – 117,684 miles
- 2016 – 105,255 miles
- 2015 – 100,837 miles
- 2014 – 99,930 miles
- 2013 – 83,259 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,831 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbody
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Emissions too clean to be detected
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 18 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,831 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 181,831 miles
- Test number
- 420945588199
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbody
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail181,831 miles (+2,157)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,831 miles
- Test number
- 370246336606
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on vehicle underbody
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass179,674 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 179,674 miles
- Test number
- 967402464565
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail179,674 miles (+3,807)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,674 miles
- Test number
- 483282894132
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass175,867 miles (+2,085)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 175,867 miles
- Test number
- 706599127369
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass173,782 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 173,782 miles
- Test number
- 893961018100
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail173,782 miles (+1,761)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,782 miles
- Test number
- 622739547047
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass172,021 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 172,021 miles
- Test number
- 177287623908
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box casing corroded
Fail172,021 miles (+9,630)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,021 miles
- Test number
- 885407233424
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust box casing corroded
Pass162,391 miles (+18,942)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 162,391 miles
- Test number
- 662384210413
- 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))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box cassing corroded
Pass143,449 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 143,449 miles
- Test number
- 954489325805
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryEmissions to clean to be detected
Fail143,449 miles (+13,794)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,449 miles
- Test number
- 777649416373
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
- AdvisoryEmissions to clean to be detected
Pass129,655 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 129,655 miles
- Test number
- 878707011452
- AdvisoryEmsions too clean to be detected
Fail129,655 miles (+11,971)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,655 miles
- Test number
- 997814194413
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryEmsions too clean to be detected
Pass117,684 miles (+12,429)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 117,684 miles
- Test number
- 735691370928
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer edge worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be detected
- AdvisoryEml on
- AdvisoryService brakes 52%, h.brake 17% close to min
Pass105,255 miles (+4,418)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 105,255 miles
- Test number
- 951124314697
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEmissions too clean to be detected
Pass100,837 miles (+907)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 100,837 miles
- Test number
- 529833795009
- AdvisoryInner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEmissions too clean to be detected
Pass99,930 miles (+16,671)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 99,930 miles
- Test number
- 677484794093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,259 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 83,259 miles
- Test number
- 849669663177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 ARO
- Does T500 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 ARO is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 ARO?
- The MOT on T500 ARO is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 ARO done?
- T500 ARO was recorded at 181,831 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 7,554 miles a year.
- Has T500 ARO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 ARO has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 ARO 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 ARO find?
- T500 ARO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front; gearbox mounting defective; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.
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