Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
T500 BWBMOT history
T500 BWB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 181,030 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 181,030 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,737 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 BWB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 22 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 BWB was last recorded at 181,030 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 10,734 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 170,296 miles · 9 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,734 miles
- Average per year
- 8,737 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 181,030 miles
- 2024 – 170,296 miles
- 2023 – 153,874 miles
- 2022 – 147,688 miles
- 2021 – 143,863 miles
- 2020 – 137,669 miles
- 2019 – 131,701 miles
- 2018 – 127,556 miles
- 2017 – 119,127 miles
- 2016 – 100,510 miles
- 2015 – 76,004 miles
- 2014 – 48,440 miles
- 2011 – 46,911 miles
- 2010 – 39,169 miles
- 2008 – 26,331 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass181,030 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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,030 miles (+10,734)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 181,030 miles
- Test number
- 888869246463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,296 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 170,296 miles
- Test number
- 605195849586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,296 miles (+5,600)1 major3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,296 miles
- Test number
- 364969611249
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass164,696 miles (+10,822)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 164,696 miles
- Test number
- 890229146027
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass153,874 miles (+151)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 153,874 miles
- Test number
- 263820220580
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer poor (6.1.2 (a))
Fail153,723 miles (+6,035)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,723 miles
- Test number
- 161473823939
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer poor (6.1.2 (a))
Pass147,688 miles (+3,825)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 147,688 miles
- Test number
- 396228848060
- 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 on limit & uneven wear inner edge, flat spots. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,863 miles (+6,194)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 143,863 miles
- Test number
- 766249331304
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,669 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 137,669 miles
- Test number
- 554440112068
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail137,665 miles (+5,964)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,665 miles
- Test number
- 809584189581
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass131,701 miles (+4,145)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 131,701 miles
- Test number
- 362445832971
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,556 miles (+8,429)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 127,556 miles
- Test number
- 569688408899
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass119,127 miles (+18,617)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 119,127 miles
- Test number
- 871438034068
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass100,510 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 100,510 miles
- Test number
- 188676039864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,510 miles (+24,506)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,510 miles
- Test number
- 907219775380
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Fail76,004 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,004 miles
- Test number
- 597864245079
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass76,004 miles (+27,564)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 76,004 miles
- Test number
- 835554545022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,440 miles (+1,529)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 48,440 miles
- Test number
- 658009644044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,911 miles (+7,742)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 46,911 miles
- Test number
- 256111341055
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth front & rear brake discs are showing signs of wear
Pass39,169 miles (+68)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 39,169 miles
- Test number
- 191225230456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,101 miles (+12,770)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,101 miles
- Test number
- 281392630000
- FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass26,331 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 26,331 miles
- Test number
- 782513758037
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T500 BWB
- Does T500 BWB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BWB is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T500 BWB?
- The MOT on T500 BWB is valid until 8 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 BWB done?
- T500 BWB was recorded at 181,030 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,737 miles a year.
- Has T500 BWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 BWB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T500 BWB 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 BWB find?
- T500 BWB passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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