Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc
T500 AXLMOT history
T500 AXL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 262,694 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 262,694 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 10 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 13,285 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 AXL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 18 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 AXL was last recorded at 262,694 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 14,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 247,769 miles · 2 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 14,925 miles
- Average per year
- 13,285 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 262,694 miles
- 2022 – 247,769 miles
- 2020 – 223,043 miles
- 2019 – 203,412 miles
- 2018 – 185,708 miles
- 2016 – 155,126 miles
- 2015 – 146,330 miles
- 2014 – 124,931 miles
- 2012 – 99,198 miles
- 2011 – 73,919 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass262,694 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
18 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass262,694 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 262,694 miles
- Test number
- 134612648294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail262,694 miles (+14,925)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,694 miles
- Test number
- 990594786070
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass247,769 miles (+8)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 247,769 miles
- Test number
- 110092002283
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail247,761 miles (+484)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,761 miles
- Test number
- 563272165544
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear x2 (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail247,277 miles (+24,234)2 dangerous13 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,277 miles
- Test number
- 415262829487
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted front grille has sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater likely to become detached Insecure (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass223,043 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 223,043 miles
- Test number
- 706842381982
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail223,040 miles (+19,628)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,040 miles
- Test number
- 486556922122
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass203,412 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 203,412 miles
- Test number
- 687557634339
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section at axle area, borderline excessive (1.1.11 (c))
Fail203,409 miles (+17,701)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,409 miles
- Test number
- 380944319470
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged not working (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section at axle area, borderline excessive (1.1.11 (c))
Pass185,708 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 185,708 miles
- Test number
- 581934655426
- MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail185,706 miles (+30,580)2 dangerous7 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,706 miles
- Test number
- 862260758321
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass155,126 miles (+8,796)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 155,126 miles
- Test number
- 142545722936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 146,330 miles
- Test number
- 330174766012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,330 miles (+21,399)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,330 miles
- Test number
- 760680743438
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass124,931 miles (+25,733)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 124,931 miles
- Test number
- 589814164084
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBumper damaged but not considered dangerous
- NoteNearside windmirror cracked
Pass99,198 miles (+1,272)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 99,198 miles
- Test number
- 588565442285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,926 miles (+24,007)9 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,926 miles
- Test number
- 765401322246
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteService indicator illuminated
Pass73,919 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 73,919 miles
- Test number
- 567218481011
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Questions about T500 AXL
- Does T500 AXL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T500 AXL expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T500 AXL?
- The MOT on T500 AXL expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T500 AXL done?
- T500 AXL was recorded at 262,694 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 13,285 miles a year.
- Has T500 AXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 AXL has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 AXL 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 AXL find?
- T500 AXL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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