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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T500 BJTMOT history

T500 BJT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
177,575 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 BJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 BJT was last recorded at 177,575 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,242 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,333 miles
Average per year
9,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,575 miles
  • 2025 – 176,242 miles
  • 2024 – 174,325 miles
  • 2023 – 172,311 miles
  • 2022 – 171,019 miles
  • 2021 – 170,189 miles
  • 2019 – 161,881 miles
  • 2018 – 152,817 miles
  • 2017 – 147,885 miles
  • 2016 – 141,928 miles
  • 2015 – 134,135 miles
  • 2014 – 126,283 miles
  • 2013 – 120,466 miles
  • 2012 – 100,423 miles
  • 2011 – 78,814 miles
  • 2010 – 57,062 miles
  • 2009 – 37,318 miles
  • 2008 – 19,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,575 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2024

  • Centre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Both exhaust boxes outer skins are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside front tyre is on 3mm and worn on the edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear tyre is worn on the edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,575 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    177,575 miles
    Test number
    973313442479
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
  2. Fail177,575 miles (+1,333)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,575 miles
    Test number
    632730119884
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose
  3. Pass176,242 miles (+1,917)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    176,242 miles
    Test number
    679174460952
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield slightly loose
  4. Pass174,325 miles (+2,014)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    174,325 miles
    Test number
    272106524083
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass172,311 miles (+1,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    172,311 miles
    Test number
    744738163265
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.23mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass171,019 miles (+830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    171,019 miles
    Test number
    894218189187
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass170,189 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    170,189 miles
    Test number
    950568289369
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes outer skins are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is on 3mm and worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is worn on the edges
  8. Fail170,189 miles (+8,308)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,189 miles
    Test number
    128346731870
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose cut and exposing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both number plate characters are incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes outer skins are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is on 3mm and worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is on 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside outer cv boot is perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is worn on the edges
    • AdvisoryOil is collecting around the front of the engine. no leaks at present
  9. Pass161,881 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    161,881 miles
    Test number
    339797311661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,795 miles (+8,978)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,795 miles
    Test number
    217520032356
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  11. Pass152,817 miles (+79)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,817 miles
    Test number
    828920115134
    • AdvisoryAdditional seats fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail152,738 miles (+4,853)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,738 miles
    Test number
    656982021951
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdditional seats fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass147,885 miles (+5,957)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    147,885 miles
    Test number
    229592137000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both slightly leaking (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front anti roll bar d bush's
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f inner rack joint
  14. Pass141,928 miles (+7,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    141,928 miles
    Test number
    742862116290
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner steering rack joint has slight play
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  15. Pass134,135 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,135 miles
    Test number
    309255055130
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Fail134,111 miles (+7,828)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,111 miles
    Test number
    488163055176
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass126,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    126,283 miles
    Test number
    205783594218
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Fail126,283 miles (+5,817)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,283 miles
    Test number
    309403194232
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass120,466 miles (+20,043)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,466 miles
    Test number
    198062093248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,423 miles (+21,609)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    100,423 miles
    Test number
    325009572494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,814 miles (+21,752)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    78,814 miles
    Test number
    277506391413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,062 miles (+19,744)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,062 miles
    Test number
    393938520400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,318 miles (+18,010)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,318 miles
    Test number
    173459539226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,308 miles
    Test number
    483049928388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 BJT

Does T500 BJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BJT is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 BJT?
The MOT on T500 BJT is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 BJT done?
T500 BJT was recorded at 177,575 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 9,217 miles a year.
Has T500 BJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 BJT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 BJT 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 BJT find?
T500 BJT passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear exhaust heatshield loose.

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