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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T500 BOMMOT history

T500 BOM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 218,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
218,436 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 BOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 BOM was last recorded at 218,436 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 2,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,642 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,794 miles
Average per year
9,421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,436 miles
  • 2025 – 215,642 miles
  • 2024 – 213,061 miles
  • 2023 – 209,274 miles
  • 2022 – 205,982 miles
  • 2020 – 202,680 miles
  • 2019 – 200,187 miles
  • 2018 – 198,384 miles
  • 2017 – 198,072 miles
  • 2016 – 196,614 miles
  • 2015 – 194,124 miles
  • 2014 – 189,008 miles
  • 2013 – 182,569 miles
  • 2009 – 124,914 miles
  • 2008 – 97,534 miles
  • 2007 – 69,192 miles
  • 2006 – 35,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,436 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,436 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    218,436 miles
    Test number
    917738857522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass215,642 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    215,642 miles
    Test number
    590350462068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass213,061 miles (+3,787)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    213,061 miles
    Test number
    601203337755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass209,274 miles (+3,292)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    209,274 miles
    Test number
    565593710685
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass205,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    205,982 miles
    Test number
    547683299670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail205,982 miles (+3,302)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,982 miles
    Test number
    760652278744
    • MajorNearside Body insecure step (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass202,680 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    202,680 miles
    Test number
    744996933408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail202,657 miles (+2,470)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,657 miles
    Test number
    567812480227
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWheel bearing rough when rotated Near side rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass200,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    200,187 miles
    Test number
    231670339686
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail200,187 miles (+1,803)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,187 miles
    Test number
    349138356345
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass198,384 miles (+312)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    198,384 miles
    Test number
    927284644178
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake requires attention
    • AdvisoryRear seats?

  12. Pass198,072 miles (+1,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    198,072 miles
    Test number
    776991690291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass196,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    196,614 miles
    Test number
    419400259217
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail196,614 miles (+2,490)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,614 miles
    Test number
    779780215163
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/20 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  15. Pass194,124 miles (+5,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    194,124 miles
    Test number
    878243062095
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear (before flexi) and offside rear (before flexi) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass189,008 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    189,008 miles
    Test number
    685105104321
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail189,008 miles (+6,439)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,008 miles
    Test number
    719155204394
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass182,569 miles (+57,655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    182,569 miles
    Test number
    276562383211
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass124,914 miles (+27,380)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    124,914 miles
    Test number
    801480469208
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteNearside front tyre heavly worn on outer edge poss tracking problem
    • NoteNearside rear tyre nail in tread

  20. Pass97,534 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    97,534 miles
    Test number
    342219258244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,912 miles (+27,720)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,912 miles
    Test number
    213502058233
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass69,192 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    69,192 miles
    Test number
    471758067272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,160 miles (+33,911)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,160 miles
    Test number
    410897967232
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass35,249 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,249 miles
    Test number
    313148666466
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to limit

Questions about T500 BOM

Does T500 BOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BOM is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 BOM?
The MOT on T500 BOM is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 BOM done?
T500 BOM was recorded at 218,436 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 9,421 miles a year.
Has T500 BOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 BOM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 BOM 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 BOM find?
T500 BOM passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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