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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T500 BOUMOT history

T500 BOU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 263,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
263,379 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,626 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 BOU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 BOU was last recorded at 263,379 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,373 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
10,626 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 263,379 miles
  • 2025 – 261,374 miles
  • 2024 – 260,104 miles
  • 2023 – 254,592 miles
  • 2022 – 244,977 miles
  • 2021 – 238,108 miles
  • 2020 – 236,786 miles
  • 2019 – 235,603 miles
  • 2018 – 230,175 miles
  • 2017 – 219,474 miles
  • 2016 – 208,902 miles
  • 2015 – 204,516 miles
  • 2013 – 170,172 miles
  • 2012 – 148,304 miles
  • 2011 – 121,651 miles
  • 2010 – 93,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,379 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,379 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    263,379 miles
    Test number
    122857531073
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail263,373 miles (+1,999)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,373 miles
    Test number
    350391543216
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective box outer skin (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass261,374 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    261,374 miles
    Test number
    134882505983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass260,104 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    260,104 miles
    Test number
    370667944138
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail260,100 miles (+5,508)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,100 miles
    Test number
    372928926550
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass254,592 miles (+188)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    254,592 miles
    Test number
    665999613666
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail254,404 miles (+9,427)3 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,404 miles
    Test number
    906068395756
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass244,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    244,977 miles
    Test number
    361116594491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail244,976 miles (+6,868)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,976 miles
    Test number
    664137108695
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass238,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    238,108 miles
    Test number
    489957514264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail238,108 miles (+1,322)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,108 miles
    Test number
    194082413280
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass236,786 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    236,786 miles
    Test number
    955422664175
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail236,786 miles (+1,183)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,786 miles
    Test number
    877082060057
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass235,603 miles (+5,428)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    235,603 miles
    Test number
    689275568013
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Covers Fitted To Vehicle

  15. Pass230,175 miles (+10,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    230,175 miles
    Test number
    191234321745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass219,474 miles (+10,572)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    219,474 miles
    Test number
    897153062180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass208,902 miles (+4,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    208,902 miles
    Test number
    596542601774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass204,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    204,516 miles
    Test number
    764233298725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail204,516 miles (+34,344)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,516 miles
    Test number
    230077255478
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass170,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    170,172 miles
    Test number
    998860783257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail170,171 miles (+21,867)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,171 miles
    Test number
    107980083299
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass148,304 miles (+26,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    148,304 miles
    Test number
    255375372241
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  23. Pass121,651 miles (+28,437)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    121,651 miles
    Test number
    268216071238
    • NoteEngine noisey at tickover
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NotePin hole in offside front c,v boot

  24. Pass93,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    93,214 miles
    Test number
    963744770290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail93,214 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,214 miles
    Test number
    351483570480
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T500 BOU

Does T500 BOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BOU is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 BOU?
The MOT on T500 BOU is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 BOU done?
T500 BOU was recorded at 263,379 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 10,626 miles a year.
Has T500 BOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 BOU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 BOU 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 BOU find?
T500 BOU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust mounting defective box outer skin; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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