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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T500 CUSMOT history

T500 CUS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 93,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,603 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 CUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 CUS was last recorded at 93,603 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,603 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,603 miles
  • 2025 – 89,168 miles
  • 2024 – 84,310 miles
  • 2023 – 80,002 miles
  • 2022 – 79,265 miles
  • 2021 – 77,564 miles
  • 2020 – 75,579 miles
  • 2019 – 73,882 miles
  • 2018 – 71,419 miles
  • 2017 – 69,469 miles
  • 2016 – 66,948 miles
  • 2015 – 63,794 miles
  • 2014 – 60,406 miles
  • 2013 – 56,913 miles
  • 2012 – 54,627 miles
  • 2011 – 51,684 miles
  • 2010 – 46,829 miles
  • 2009 – 42,542 miles
  • 2008 – 39,322 miles
  • 2007 – 36,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,603 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion rear metal pipes near flexi pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished 2015 tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,603 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    858483308829
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail93,603 miles (+4,435)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    217031020910
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass89,168 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,168 miles
    Test number
    690998395680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,163 miles (+4,853)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,163 miles
    Test number
    525381696852
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users leak of diesel from fuel tank area, (exact location hidden by covers) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass84,310 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,310 miles
    Test number
    501419752611
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion rear metal pipes near flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail84,309 miles (+4,307)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,309 miles
    Test number
    626432569151
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion rear metal pipes near flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished 2015 tyre 215/65x16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass80,002 miles (+737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,002 miles
    Test number
    551821999890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass79,265 miles (+1,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,265 miles
    Test number
    376727985514
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass77,564 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,564 miles
    Test number
    544349006689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,525 miles (+1,946)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,525 miles
    Test number
    624680146159
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass75,579 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,579 miles
    Test number
    522821582409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,882 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    214988568548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,419 miles
    Test number
    565026167284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,419 miles (+1,950)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,419 miles
    Test number
    431878152111
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
  15. Pass69,469 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,469 miles
    Test number
    555846467909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,948 miles
    Test number
    180009481971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,948 miles (+3,154)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,948 miles
    Test number
    235675495026
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
  18. Pass63,794 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,794 miles
    Test number
    306725805228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail63,794 miles (+3,388)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,794 miles
    Test number
    147445505247
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass60,406 miles (+3,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,406 miles
    Test number
    497563404275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
  21. Fail56,913 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,913 miles
    Test number
    565742013298
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  22. Pass56,913 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,913 miles
    Test number
    599602313280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,627 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,627 miles
    Test number
    929293612290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,684 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,684 miles
    Test number
    607833311293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,829 miles (+4,287)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,829 miles
    Test number
    111285790149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,542 miles (+3,220)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,542 miles
    Test number
    501113719262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,322 miles
    Test number
    120611418273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail39,322 miles (+3,258)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,322 miles
    Test number
    993681518239
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  29. Pass36,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,064 miles
    Test number
    474598707258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 CUS

Does T500 CUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 CUS is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 CUS?
The MOT on T500 CUS is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 CUS done?
T500 CUS was recorded at 93,603 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 3,031 miles a year.
Has T500 CUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 CUS has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 CUS 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 CUS find?
T500 CUS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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