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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T500 BOYMOT history

T500 BOY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 197,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jun 2027
Mileage
197,249 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 BOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 BOY was last recorded at 197,249 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,911 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
338 miles
Average per year
6,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,249 miles
  • 2025 – 196,911 miles
  • 2023 – 196,060 miles
  • 2022 – 195,539 miles
  • 2021 – 194,327 miles
  • 2020 – 194,209 miles
  • 2018 – 186,846 miles
  • 2016 – 180,473 miles
  • 2015 – 165,129 miles
  • 2013 – 147,679 miles
  • 2012 – 135,214 miles
  • 2011 – 127,210 miles
  • 2010 – 106,106 miles
  • 2009 – 83,183 miles
  • 2008 – 83,015 miles
  • 2007 – 68,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,249 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front window tinted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,249 miles (+338)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    197,249 miles
    Test number
    772090612796
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Pass196,911 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    196,911 miles
    Test number
    903828586681
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  3. Fail196,910 miles (+850)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,910 miles
    Test number
    159896647966
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Pass196,060 miles (+521)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    196,060 miles
    Test number
    624642993607
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass195,539 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    195,539 miles
    Test number
    223909725960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass194,327 miles (+118)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    194,327 miles
    Test number
    120290255390
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass194,209 miles (+7,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    194,209 miles
    Test number
    912641457023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass186,846 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    186,846 miles
    Test number
    743066158455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail186,844 miles (+6,371)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,844 miles
    Test number
    387402867353
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass180,473 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    180,473 miles
    Test number
    792880061988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front window tinted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window tinted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryEngine over heating
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail180,472 miles (+15,343)7 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,472 miles
    Test number
    842630020360
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front window tinted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window tinted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryEngine over heating

  12. Pass165,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    165,129 miles
    Test number
    197671915174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail165,129 miles (+17,450)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,129 miles
    Test number
    217570215455
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteBoth front side windows tintded

  14. Pass147,679 miles (+12,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    147,679 miles
    Test number
    115060453384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass135,214 miles (+8,004)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    135,214 miles
    Test number
    465662632491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass127,210 miles (+21,104)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    127,210 miles
    Test number
    255624431347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,106 miles (+22,923)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    106,106 miles
    Test number
    764942910017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,183 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    83,183 miles
    Test number
    210709719116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,015 miles (+14,136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    380525928370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass68,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    68,879 miles
    Test number
    740993137366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 BOY

Does T500 BOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BOY is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 BOY?
The MOT on T500 BOY is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 BOY done?
T500 BOY was recorded at 197,249 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 6,930 miles a year.
Has T500 BOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 BOY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 BOY 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 BOY find?
T500 BOY passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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