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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

T500 COUMOT history

T500 COU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
148,779 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 COU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 COU was last recorded at 148,779 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 12,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,648 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,131 miles
Average per year
7,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,779 miles
  • 2024 – 136,648 miles
  • 2023 – 125,902 miles
  • 2022 – 117,406 miles
  • 2021 – 102,520 miles
  • 2020 – 91,423 miles
  • 2019 – 89,319 miles
  • 2018 – 87,059 miles
  • 2017 – 83,592 miles
  • 2016 – 74,608 miles
  • 2015 – 68,911 miles
  • 2014 – 65,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,779 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Exhaust silencer outerskin peeling

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,779 miles (+12,131)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,779 miles
    Test number
    151447895497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass136,648 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    136,648 miles
    Test number
    897561905789
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer outerskin peeling
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail136,623 miles (+10,721)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,623 miles
    Test number
    137005303187
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer outerskin peeling
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass125,902 miles (+8,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    125,902 miles
    Test number
    426887822364
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass117,406 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,406 miles
    Test number
    880498395547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail117,406 miles (+14,886)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,406 miles
    Test number
    114418826694
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass102,520 miles (+11,097)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,520 miles
    Test number
    203749948088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,423 miles (+2,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,423 miles
    Test number
    737292908605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside daytime running light inoperative

  9. Pass89,319 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,319 miles
    Test number
    431720242678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,059 miles (+2,080)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,059 miles
    Test number
    409358565016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,979 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    84,979 miles
    Test number
    476386984221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,592 miles (+8,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    649620028423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre heavily worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryAll tyre valves slightly perished

  13. Pass74,608 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,608 miles
    Test number
    435136070371
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever cover missing

  14. Fail74,607 miles (+5,696)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,607 miles
    Test number
    521396881328
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing unable to check, no keys (7.2.4a)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureParking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle nearside seat (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass68,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,911 miles
    Test number
    777736275001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,911 miles (+3,479)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,911 miles
    Test number
    696785675098
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass65,432 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,432 miles
    Test number
    166141124309
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth d.r.l's not working.
    • NoteOff side drive shaft splined joint to stub shaft in gearbox worn.
    • NoteUneven wear to front tyres.

  18. Fail65,432 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,432 miles
    Test number
    885861924320
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth d.r.l's not working.
    • NoteOff side drive shaft splined joint to stub shaft in gearbox worn.
    • NoteUneven wear to front tyres.

Questions about T500 COU

Does T500 COU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 COU is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 COU?
The MOT on T500 COU is valid until 16 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 COU done?
T500 COU was recorded at 148,779 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 7,603 miles a year.
Has T500 COU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 COU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 COU 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 COU find?
T500 COU passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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