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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T500 BAFMOT history

T500 BAF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 183,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
183,967 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 BAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 BAF was last recorded at 183,967 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 3,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,112 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,855 miles
Average per year
7,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,967 miles
  • 2024 – 180,112 miles
  • 2023 – 174,671 miles
  • 2022 – 169,554 miles
  • 2021 – 163,578 miles
  • 2020 – 159,266 miles
  • 2019 – 153,817 miles
  • 2018 – 149,613 miles
  • 2017 – 144,277 miles
  • 2016 – 134,449 miles
  • 2015 – 129,912 miles
  • 2014 – 127,646 miles
  • 2013 – 122,370 miles
  • 2012 – 109,651 miles
  • 2011 – 90,182 miles
  • 2010 – 71,904 miles
  • 2009 – 61,048 miles
  • 2008 – 48,890 miles
  • 2007 – 40,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,967 miles
  • 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))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coil spring corroded all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,967 miles (+3,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    183,967 miles
    Test number
    450619968518
    • 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. Pass180,112 miles (+5,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    180,112 miles
    Test number
    254013896497
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass174,671 miles (+5,117)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    174,671 miles
    Test number
    187851447551
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass169,554 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    169,554 miles
    Test number
    498669350950
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail169,554 miles (+5,976)5 major1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,554 miles
    Test number
    463886057399
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper arm sized forward (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass163,578 miles (+4,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    163,578 miles
    Test number
    972370330277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass159,266 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    159,266 miles
    Test number
    872626452950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail159,263 miles (+5,446)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,263 miles
    Test number
    180744626910
    • DangerousCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

  9. Pass153,817 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,817 miles
    Test number
    847062281862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass149,613 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    149,613 miles
    Test number
    271619263931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front brake discs corroding

  11. Fail149,613 miles (+5,336)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,613 miles
    Test number
    839571074068
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight misshaped
    • AdvisoryAdvise both front brake discs corroding

  12. Pass144,277 miles (+9,828)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    144,277 miles
    Test number
    910754269397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake discs corroding

  13. Pass134,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    134,449 miles
    Test number
    230039140172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail134,449 miles (+4,537)6 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,449 miles
    Test number
    370861171262
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass129,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    129,912 miles
    Test number
    282062158172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail129,912 miles (+2,266)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,912 miles
    Test number
    956891934451
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass127,646 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    127,646 miles
    Test number
    796301764296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust center box outer skin corroded

  18. Fail127,646 miles (+5,276)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,646 miles
    Test number
    777321264250
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust center box outer skin corroded

  19. Pass122,370 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    122,370 miles
    Test number
    788698463272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail122,352 miles (+12,701)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,352 miles
    Test number
    855757763285
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass109,651 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    109,651 miles
    Test number
    977966382283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail109,253 miles (+19,071)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,253 miles
    Test number
    807290982252
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass90,182 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,182 miles
    Test number
    286621671298
    • NoteAdvise all four tyres close to limit on edges

  24. Fail90,182 miles (+18,278)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,182 miles
    Test number
    247871571244
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAdvise all four tyres close to limit on edges

  25. Pass71,904 miles (+10,856)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,904 miles
    Test number
    450518380253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,048 miles (+12,158)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,048 miles
    Test number
    900851689204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,890 miles (+8,699)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    711305388251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,191 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,191 miles
    Test number
    684439387286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass37,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,436 miles
    Test number
    344357887162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail37,436 miles (+259)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,436 miles
    Test number
    562287587129
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  31. Fail37,177 miles5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,177 miles
    Test number
    161068577115
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteB/pad warning light staying on

Questions about T500 BAF

Does T500 BAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BAF is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 BAF?
The MOT on T500 BAF is valid until 22 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 BAF done?
T500 BAF was recorded at 183,967 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 7,955 miles a year.
Has T500 BAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 BAF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 BAF 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 BAF find?
T500 BAF passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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