Volkswagen Transporter
Orange and Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
T500 BUSMOT history
T500 BUS is an orange and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 148,370 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 148,370 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,689 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 BUS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Orange and Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 25 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 BUS was last recorded at 148,370 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 148,370 miles · 29 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,689 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,370 miles
- 2024 – 147,374 miles
- 2023 – 144,990 miles
- 2022 – 141,320 miles
- 2021 – 134,335 miles
- 2020 – 128,724 miles
- 2019 – 123,178 miles
- 2018 – 118,757 miles
- 2017 – 109,134 miles
- 2016 – 100,383 miles
- 2015 – 92,744 miles
- 2014 – 88,067 miles
- 2013 – 84,341 miles
- 2010 – 84,289 miles
- 2009 – 80,128 miles
- 2008 – 78,374 miles
- 2007 – 65,688 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,370 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (pass at time of test)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 148,370 miles
- Test number
- 639880412308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,370 miles (+996)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,370 miles
- Test number
- 290565915017
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass147,374 miles (+31)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 147,374 miles
- Test number
- 150352153973
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (pass at time of test) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail147,343 miles (+2,353)3 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,343 miles
- Test number
- 361643693456
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (pass at time of test) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass144,990 miles (+3,670)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 144,990 miles
- Test number
- 914296063112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,320 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 141,320 miles
- Test number
- 581288881603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,320 miles (+6,985)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,320 miles
- Test number
- 781296546600
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass134,335 miles (+5,611)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 134,335 miles
- Test number
- 713917748027
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass128,724 miles (+5,546)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 128,724 miles
- Test number
- 668707927282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,178 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 123,178 miles
- Test number
- 726083652001
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fail123,177 miles (+4,420)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,177 miles
- Test number
- 289221672405
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass118,757 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 118,757 miles
- Test number
- 133701301911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,752 miles (+9,618)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,752 miles
- Test number
- 319759734882
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,134 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 109,134 miles
- Test number
- 718412853755
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail109,119 miles (+8,736)8 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,119 miles
- Test number
- 683041181192
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight binding
Pass100,383 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 100,383 miles
- Test number
- 905329924975
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Fail100,383 miles (+7,639)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,383 miles
- Test number
- 732358481441
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight binding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,744 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 92,744 miles
- Test number
- 127855867386
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Minor brake bind
- AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Fail92,744 miles (+4,677)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,744 miles
- Test number
- 784860217847
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Minor brake bind
- AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Pass88,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 88,067 miles
- Test number
- 306562784452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,067 miles (+3,726)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,067 miles
- Test number
- 329482184283
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass84,341 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 84,341 miles
- Test number
- 328741733477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,324 miles (+35)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,324 miles
- Test number
- 345419613462
- DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass84,289 miles (+4,161)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 84,289 miles
- Test number
- 580973970288
- NoteSmoked rear lenses fitted, light output okay
Pass80,128 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 80,128 miles
- Test number
- 872939759249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,128 miles (+1,754)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,128 miles
- Test number
- 350818059463
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Fail78,374 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,374 miles
- Test number
- 873936678232
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteExhaust centre and rear in poor condition
- NoteOil level low
Pass78,374 miles (+12,686)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 78,374 miles
- Test number
- 930436278286
- NoteExhaust centre and rear in poor condition
- NoteOil level low
Pass65,688 miles (+5,526)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 65,688 miles
- Test number
- 844816457227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,162 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 60,162 miles
- Test number
- 714508707050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T500 BUS
- Does T500 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BUS is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T500 BUS?
- The MOT on T500 BUS is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 BUS done?
- T500 BUS was recorded at 148,370 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 4,689 miles a year.
- Has T500 BUS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 BUS has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 BUS 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 BUS find?
- T500 BUS passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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