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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T500 BJAMOT history

T500 BJA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 243,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
243,798 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 BJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 BJA was last recorded at 243,798 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 2,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2016: 126,829 miles, lower than 128,825 miles on 10 Mar 2016.

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
241,343 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,455 miles
Average per year
13,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,798 miles
  • 2025 – 241,343 miles
  • 2024 – 236,611 miles
  • 2023 – 228,472 miles
  • 2022 – 219,630 miles
  • 2021 – 209,419 miles
  • 2020 – 199,885 miles
  • 2019 – 172,109 miles
  • 2018 – 168,384 miles
  • 2017 – 149,872 miles
  • 2016 – 126,829 miles
  • 2015 – 92,718 miles
  • 2014 – 82,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,798 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Wear to rear brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,798 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    243,798 miles
    Test number
    358730490506
    • 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))

  2. Fail243,798 miles (+2,455)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,798 miles
    Test number
    626759101737
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • 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))

  3. Pass241,343 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    241,343 miles
    Test number
    243678189059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass236,611 miles (+8,139)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    236,611 miles
    Test number
    664946699230
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass228,472 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    228,472 miles
    Test number
    293688107763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail228,469 miles (+8,839)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,469 miles
    Test number
    161749345105
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass219,630 miles (+10,211)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    219,630 miles
    Test number
    998452654448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass209,419 miles (+9,534)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    209,419 miles
    Test number
    302848070253
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sylencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside rear position lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass199,885 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    199,885 miles
    Test number
    198876877207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail199,883 miles (+27,774)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,883 miles
    Test number
    875337862591
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass172,109 miles (+3,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    172,109 miles
    Test number
    306595820026
    • AdvisoryRear disc corroded!

  12. Pass168,384 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    168,384 miles
    Test number
    298329049369
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake effort slow and low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail168,381 miles (+7,567)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,381 miles
    Test number
    323635488327
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake effort slow and low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass160,814 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,814 miles
    Test number
    970713207156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail160,789 miles (+10,917)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,789 miles
    Test number
    979526087089
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass149,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    149,872 miles
    Test number
    497264284169
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail149,872 miles (+23,043)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,872 miles
    Test number
    330886539210
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass126,829 miles (-1,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,829 miles
    Test number
    841094201164
    • AdvisoryWear to rear brake discs

  19. Fail128,825 miles (+36,107)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,825 miles
    Test number
    218135513182
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWear to rear brake discs

  20. Pass92,718 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,718 miles
    Test number
    405080275007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,717 miles (+10,705)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,717 miles
    Test number
    557034765086
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

  22. Pass82,012 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,012 miles
    Test number
    597178624159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T500 BJA

Does T500 BJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BJA is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 BJA?
The MOT on T500 BJA is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 BJA done?
T500 BJA was recorded at 243,798 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 13,357 miles a year.
Has T500 BJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 BJA has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 BJA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 BJA find?
T500 BJA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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