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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,460 cc

T500 BKRMOT history

T500 BKR is a grey diesel Volkswagen California first used on 24 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,109 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 BKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
California
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 BKR was last recorded at 72,109 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,109 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,109 miles
  • 2025 – 71,390 miles
  • 2024 – 68,380 miles
  • 2023 – 67,024 miles
  • 2022 – 64,426 miles
  • 2021 – 61,915 miles
  • 2020 – 59,635 miles
  • 2019 – 57,862 miles
  • 2018 – 53,234 miles
  • 2017 – 49,097 miles
  • 2016 – 44,189 miles
  • 2015 – 37,043 miles
  • 2014 – 27,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,109 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from viewRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,109 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,109 miles
    Test number
    575311328076
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  2. Fail72,109 miles (+719)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,109 miles
    Test number
    338269161261
    • DangerousNearside 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))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  3. Pass71,390 miles (+3,010)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    71,390 miles
    Test number
    807945401006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement advised. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit. Replacement advised. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box section rusted and deteriorated.

  4. Pass68,380 miles (+1,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,380 miles
    Test number
    410938699401
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre outer side wall perished

  5. Pass67,024 miles (+2,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    67,024 miles
    Test number
    139148475039
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  6. Pass64,426 miles (+2,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,426 miles
    Test number
    234892471433
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  7. Pass61,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,915 miles
    Test number
    730925668062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail61,915 miles (+257)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,915 miles
    Test number
    503739370564
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass61,658 miles (+2,023)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    61,658 miles
    Test number
    741210374148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,635 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2021
    Odometer
    59,635 miles
    Test number
    138791939682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,862 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2020
    Odometer
    57,862 miles
    Test number
    176099550402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,234 miles (+4,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,234 miles
    Test number
    739366337003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass49,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,097 miles
    Test number
    909321452452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly misshapen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and slightly misshapen (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail49,097 miles (+4,908)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,097 miles
    Test number
    718770522845
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly misshapen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and slightly misshapen (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass44,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,189 miles
    Test number
    545776029201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail44,189 miles (+7,146)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,189 miles
    Test number
    181155807873
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3.mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass37,043 miles (+9,686)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,043 miles
    Test number
    268363335175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,357 miles
    Test number
    127363274441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 BKR

Does T500 BKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BKR is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 BKR?
The MOT on T500 BKR is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 BKR done?
T500 BKR was recorded at 72,109 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 3,584 miles a year.
Has T500 BKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 BKR has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 BKR 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 BKR find?
T500 BKR passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view.

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