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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T500 BUDMOT history

T500 BUD is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,166 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 BUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 BUD was last recorded at 91,166 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,166 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,166 miles
  • 2024 – 89,380 miles
  • 2023 – 87,443 miles
  • 2022 – 82,907 miles
  • 2021 – 77,501 miles
  • 2020 – 73,992 miles
  • 2019 – 66,729 miles
  • 2018 – 59,186 miles
  • 2017 – 52,260 miles
  • 2016 – 43,309 miles
  • 2015 – 31,378 miles
  • 2014 – 23,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,166 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • No exhaust smoke detected

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,166 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,166 miles
    Test number
    620314404167
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail91,166 miles (+1,786)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,166 miles
    Test number
    294284324206
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass89,380 miles (+1,937)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    89,380 miles
    Test number
    532234404902
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNo exhaust smoke detected
  4. Pass87,443 miles (+4,536)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,443 miles
    Test number
    206289608658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo exhaust smoke detected
  5. Pass82,907 miles (+5,406)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    82,907 miles
    Test number
    642626512871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNo exhaust smoke detected
  6. Pass77,501 miles (+3,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,501 miles
    Test number
    771741451959
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass73,992 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,992 miles
    Test number
    411592585486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,729 miles (+7,543)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,729 miles
    Test number
    646196448947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,186 miles
    Test number
    656149980471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,186 miles (+6,926)2 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,186 miles
    Test number
    131396843857
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass52,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    52,260 miles
    Test number
    998165342997
    • AdvisoryDiesel smoke test carried out but no smoke detected
  12. Fail52,260 miles (+8,951)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,260 miles
    Test number
    632917682325
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryDiesel smoke test carried out but no smoke detected
  13. Pass43,309 miles (+11,931)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    43,309 miles
    Test number
    746441559797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,378 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,378 miles
    Test number
    726678949806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,929 miles
    Test number
    967673674218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 BUD

Does T500 BUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BUD is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 BUD?
The MOT on T500 BUD is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 BUD done?
T500 BUD was recorded at 91,166 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,056 miles a year.
Has T500 BUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 BUD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 BUD 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 BUD find?
T500 BUD passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inner edge, and 2 more.

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