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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T500 DCLMOT history

T500 DCL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 151,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
151,338 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Aug 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DCL was last recorded at 151,338 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 6,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2023: 118,660 miles, lower than 136,959 miles on 22 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,302 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,036 miles
Average per year
7,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,338 miles
  • 2025 – 145,302 miles
  • 2024 – 143,131 miles
  • 2023 – 118,660 miles
  • 2022 – 136,959 miles
  • 2021 – 134,105 miles
  • 2019 – 130,539 miles
  • 2018 – 121,512 miles
  • 2017 – 111,781 miles
  • 2016 – 102,887 miles
  • 2015 – 91,139 miles
  • 2014 – 80,949 miles
  • 2013 – 71,219 miles
  • 2012 – 58,622 miles
  • 2010 – 43,336 miles
  • 2009 – 32,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,338 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryExhaust rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,338 miles (+6,036)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    151,338 miles
    Test number
    134629610938
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  2. Pass145,302 miles (+2,171)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    145,302 miles
    Test number
    133040660539
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cables rusty
  3. Pass143,131 miles (+24,471)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,131 miles
    Test number
    722070130066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,660 miles (-18,299)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,660 miles
    Test number
    733594482322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,959 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,959 miles
    Test number
    105309643935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,105 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,105 miles
    Test number
    536771164745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,539 miles
    Test number
    518924230226
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Fail130,539 miles (+9,027)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,539 miles
    Test number
    492634643362
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass121,512 miles (+9,731)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,512 miles
    Test number
    555886224669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,781 miles (+8,894)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,781 miles
    Test number
    720488684449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,887 miles (+11,748)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,887 miles
    Test number
    787606228314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,139 miles (+10,190)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,139 miles
    Test number
    995125455166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,949 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,949 miles
    Test number
    946263464145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,093 miles (+8,874)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,093 miles
    Test number
    206741944496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,219 miles (+12,597)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,219 miles
    Test number
    177665963101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,622 miles (+15,286)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,622 miles
    Test number
    218988452018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,336 miles (+10,818)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,336 miles
    Test number
    164621620200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,518 miles
    Test number
    263180839262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 DCL

Does T500 DCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DCL is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DCL?
The MOT on T500 DCL is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 DCL done?
T500 DCL was recorded at 151,338 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 7,219 miles a year.
Has T500 DCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DCL has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on T500 DCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 DCL find?
T500 DCL passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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