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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T500 BUHMOT history

T500 BUH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 215,728 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
215,728 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 BUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 BUH was last recorded at 215,728 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 9,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,858 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,870 miles
Average per year
11,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 215,728 miles
  • 2024 – 205,858 miles
  • 2023 – 190,288 miles
  • 2022 – 173,954 miles
  • 2021 – 162,214 miles
  • 2020 – 153,392 miles
  • 2019 – 139,229 miles
  • 2018 – 128,484 miles
  • 2017 – 119,461 miles
  • 2016 – 105,503 miles
  • 2015 – 92,063 miles
  • 2014 – 78,566 miles
  • 2012 – 66,023 miles
  • 2011 – 53,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,728 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Movement in the anti-roll bar D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,728 miles (+9,870)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    215,728 miles
    Test number
    201977689885
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass205,858 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    205,858 miles
    Test number
    152086717007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail205,834 miles (+15,546)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,834 miles
    Test number
    820077883104
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass190,288 miles (+16,334)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    190,288 miles
    Test number
    737121034514
    • AdvisoryExhaust box poor condition (outer skin corroded)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat not fitted at time of test

  5. Pass173,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    173,954 miles
    Test number
    642871104795
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail173,954 miles (+11,740)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,954 miles
    Test number
    309088840965
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass162,214 miles (+8,822)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,214 miles
    Test number
    288140456493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass153,392 miles (+14,163)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,392 miles
    Test number
    500964708739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,229 miles (+10,745)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,229 miles
    Test number
    504757655938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,484 miles
    Test number
    775647528494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,484 miles (+9,023)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,484 miles
    Test number
    405292880673
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

  12. Pass119,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,461 miles
    Test number
    920966372486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,461 miles (+13,958)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,461 miles
    Test number
    113053274169
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Strut top (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Strut top (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass105,503 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,503 miles
    Test number
    211820620549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryMovement in the anti-roll bar D bushes
    • AdvisoryNail in the osr tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in drop links

  15. Fail105,503 miles (+13,440)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,503 miles
    Test number
    365554529361
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryMovement in the anti-roll bar D bushes
    • AdvisoryNail in the osr tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in drop links

  16. Pass92,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,063 miles
    Test number
    206638565081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,063 miles (+13,497)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,063 miles
    Test number
    666808265036
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass78,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,566 miles
    Test number
    107389224471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,566 miles (+12,543)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,566 miles
    Test number
    748499524095
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  20. Pass66,023 miles (+12,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    66,023 miles
    Test number
    816343542398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass53,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    787670441321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,045 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    896550141339
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about T500 BUH

Does T500 BUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BUH is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 BUH?
The MOT on T500 BUH is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 BUH done?
T500 BUH was recorded at 215,728 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 11,630 miles a year.
Has T500 BUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 BUH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 BUH 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 BUH find?
T500 BUH passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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