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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T500 BNSMOT history

T500 BNS is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 161,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2025
Mileage
161,462 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 BNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 BNS was last recorded at 161,462 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 4,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,526 miles · 6 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,936 miles
Average per year
7,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,462 miles
  • 2023 – 156,526 miles
  • 2022 – 151,739 miles
  • 2021 – 142,393 miles
  • 2020 – 132,168 miles
  • 2019 – 125,797 miles
  • 2018 – 118,373 miles
  • 2017 – 107,981 miles
  • 2016 – 101,346 miles
  • 2014 – 76,942 miles
  • 2013 – 72,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,462 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,462 miles (+4,936)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    161,462 miles
    Test number
    137500543154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,526 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    156,526 miles
    Test number
    111445493587
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail156,526 miles (+4,787)7 dangerous15 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,526 miles
    Test number
    780430634083
    • DangerousBrake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorObligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass151,739 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    151,739 miles
    Test number
    416267504740
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Fail151,739 miles (+9,346)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,739 miles
    Test number
    768101805778
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass142,393 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    142,393 miles
    Test number
    363627804580
    • MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail142,389 miles (+10,221)4 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,389 miles
    Test number
    292544601344
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass132,168 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    132,168 miles
    Test number
    359803116606
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail132,165 miles (+6,368)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,165 miles
    Test number
    315306142124
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass125,797 miles (+7,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,797 miles
    Test number
    417549137195
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass118,373 miles (+10,392)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,373 miles
    Test number
    206904644070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass107,981 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    107,981 miles
    Test number
    678230917674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,346 miles
    Test number
    857075209917
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail101,345 miles (+24,403)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,345 miles
    Test number
    376088721233
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass76,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,942 miles
    Test number
    709969004099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,942 miles (+4,724)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,942 miles
    Test number
    725509504016
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  17. Pass72,218 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,218 miles
    Test number
    437656633056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Fail72,208 miles9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,208 miles
    Test number
    199622533495
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteCentre brake light does not fully illuminate

Questions about T500 BNS

Does T500 BNS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 BNS expired on 18 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 BNS?
The MOT on T500 BNS expired on 18 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 BNS done?
T500 BNS was recorded at 161,462 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 7,788 miles a year.
Has T500 BNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 BNS has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 BNS 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 BNS find?
T500 BNS passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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