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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 BROMOT history

T500 BRO is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 191,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
191,169 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 BRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 BRO was last recorded at 191,169 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 1,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2009: 11,083 miles, lower than 96,506 miles on 4 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,685 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,484 miles
Average per year
5,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,169 miles
  • 2025 – 189,685 miles
  • 2024 – 187,830 miles
  • 2023 – 184,303 miles
  • 2022 – 179,451 miles
  • 2021 – 171,241 miles
  • 2020 – 170,975 miles
  • 2019 – 170,300 miles
  • 2018 – 169,138 miles
  • 2016 – 167,069 miles
  • 2015 – 165,692 miles
  • 2014 – 163,056 miles
  • 2013 – 159,204 miles
  • 2012 – 155,451 miles
  • 2011 – 146,216 miles
  • 2010 – 135,347 miles
  • 2009 – 11,083 miles
  • 2008 – 96,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,169 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust slightly smoky
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight uneven wear front tyres
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySigns of surface corrosion underside

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose housing damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front and rear underbody side-step brace bars heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,169 miles (+1,484)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    191,169 miles
    Test number
    376765800466
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly smoky
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight uneven wear front tyres
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of surface corrosion underside

  2. Pass189,685 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    189,685 miles
    Test number
    819754118765
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated/corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear underbody side-step brace bars heavily corroded

  3. Fail189,682 miles (+1,852)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,682 miles
    Test number
    735233617199
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose housing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated/corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear underbody side-step brace bars heavily corroded

  4. Pass187,830 miles (+3,527)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    187,830 miles
    Test number
    454270471679
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring Fitted Incorrectly
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass184,303 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    184,303 miles
    Test number
    886875700409
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s &o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box skin corroded

  6. Fail184,303 miles (+4,852)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,303 miles
    Test number
    941824939573
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s&o/s (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s &o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box skin corroded

  7. Pass179,451 miles (+8,210)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    179,451 miles
    Test number
    909985006509
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass171,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    171,241 miles
    Test number
    411676501946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail171,241 miles (+266)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,241 miles
    Test number
    576842480626
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass170,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,975 miles
    Test number
    488974021766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail170,975 miles (+675)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,975 miles
    Test number
    685966914358
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass170,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    170,300 miles
    Test number
    385727707400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail170,300 miles (+1,162)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,300 miles
    Test number
    442308789269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass169,138 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    169,138 miles
    Test number
    844534351991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass167,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    167,069 miles
    Test number
    534250922769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail167,069 miles (+1,377)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,069 miles
    Test number
    220131112498
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass165,692 miles (+2,636)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    165,692 miles
    Test number
    917577825184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass163,056 miles (+3,852)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    163,056 miles
    Test number
    337865884000
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass159,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    159,204 miles
    Test number
    646227783074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail159,204 miles (+3,753)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,204 miles
    Test number
    566576183005
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r tyre has cracks on inner edge

  21. Pass155,451 miles (+9,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    155,451 miles
    Test number
    978204192019
    • 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)

  22. Pass146,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    146,216 miles
    Test number
    117289281498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail146,216 miles (+10,869)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,216 miles
    Test number
    515279481042
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass135,347 miles (+124,264)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    135,347 miles
    Test number
    812441370004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,083 miles
    Test number
    751953399016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Fail11,083 miles (-85,423)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,083 miles
    Test number
    981133099090
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  27. Fail96,506 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    361945398006
    • Repaired at testCentre Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass96,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    700055898026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 BRO

Does T500 BRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BRO is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 BRO?
The MOT on T500 BRO is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 BRO done?
T500 BRO was recorded at 191,169 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 5,158 miles a year.
Has T500 BRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 BRO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 BRO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 BRO find?
T500 BRO passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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