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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T500 DUCMOT history

T500 DUC is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
128,658 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DUC was last recorded at 128,658 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,656 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,658 miles
  • 2024 – 127,822 miles
  • 2023 – 126,904 miles
  • 2022 – 126,130 miles
  • 2020 – 123,574 miles
  • 2019 – 121,714 miles
  • 2018 – 117,670 miles
  • 2017 – 111,659 miles
  • 2016 – 100,169 miles
  • 2014 – 83,617 miles
  • 2013 – 68,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,658 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,658 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    128,658 miles
    Test number
    797272673767
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail128,656 miles (+834)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,656 miles
    Test number
    332890627813
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,822 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,822 miles
    Test number
    799695604465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,820 miles (+916)3 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,820 miles
    Test number
    361608079321
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass126,904 miles (+774)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,904 miles
    Test number
    694186955463
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass126,130 miles (+2,556)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,130 miles
    Test number
    673809892466
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,574 miles (+1,860)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,574 miles
    Test number
    529057754596
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass121,714 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,714 miles
    Test number
    385790464262
    • AdvisoryDay time running lights flicker

  9. Fail121,712 miles (+4,042)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,712 miles
    Test number
    390711361704
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDay time running lights flicker

  10. Pass117,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,670 miles
    Test number
    575149421244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,670 miles (+6,011)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,670 miles
    Test number
    829388859875
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass111,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,659 miles
    Test number
    328299366538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail111,659 miles (+11,490)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,659 miles
    Test number
    125003350768
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass100,169 miles (+322)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,169 miles
    Test number
    835489218314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside stub shaft & drive shaft worn
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  15. Fail99,847 miles (+16,230)2 dangerous5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,847 miles
    Test number
    128868990214
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside stub shaft & drive shaft worn
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test

  16. Pass83,617 miles (+14,744)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,617 miles
    Test number
    875626844338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside mirror cracked

  17. Pass68,873 miles (+9,499)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,873 miles
    Test number
    177761113336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,374 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,374 miles
    Test number
    597149213191
    • NoteSlight damage to near side bottom fuel flep panel but no sharp edge

Questions about T500 DUC

Does T500 DUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DUC is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DUC?
The MOT on T500 DUC is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 DUC done?
T500 DUC was recorded at 128,658 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 5,330 miles a year.
Has T500 DUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DUC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 DUC 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 DUC find?
T500 DUC passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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