Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T500 DVBMOT history
T500 DVB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,296 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 150,296 mi
- At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,415 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 DVB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 28 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 DVB was last recorded at 150,296 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,285 miles · 23 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 7,415 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 150,296 miles
- 2024 – 147,318 miles
- 2023 – 145,368 miles
- 2022 – 139,919 miles
- 2021 – 136,492 miles
- 2020 – 134,453 miles
- 2019 – 130,526 miles
- 2018 – 127,781 miles
- 2017 – 122,321 miles
- 2016 – 118,546 miles
- 2015 – 113,536 miles
- 2014 – 109,504 miles
- 2013 – 76,800 miles
- 2012 – 51,340 miles
- 2011 – 41,872 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,296 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust system deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,296 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 150,296 miles
- Test number
- 580322198460
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail150,285 miles (+2,967)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,285 miles
- Test number
- 518599253702
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated Both sides (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative
Pass147,318 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 147,318 miles
- Test number
- 388373290155
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
Fail147,305 miles (+1,937)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,305 miles
- Test number
- 207447539665
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
Pass145,368 miles (+5,449)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 145,368 miles
- Test number
- 224987456289
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,919 miles (+3,427)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 139,919 miles
- Test number
- 331164979719
- AdvisoryExhaust system detteriating
Pass136,492 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 136,492 miles
- Test number
- 939995274575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,489 miles (+2,036)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,489 miles
- Test number
- 511890561482
- MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,453 miles (+3,927)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 134,453 miles
- Test number
- 165109927734
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass130,526 miles (+2,745)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 130,526 miles
- Test number
- 808474002980
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass127,781 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 127,781 miles
- Test number
- 657715942882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,768 miles (+5,447)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,768 miles
- Test number
- 614307712474
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,321 miles (+3,775)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 122,321 miles
- Test number
- 533013098057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust shows slight corrosion
Pass118,546 miles (+5,010)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 118,546 miles
- Test number
- 517506437127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,536 miles (+4,032)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 113,536 miles
- Test number
- 665750665143
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass109,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 109,504 miles
- Test number
- 975217664188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,504 miles (+32,704)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,504 miles
- Test number
- 586005964157
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass76,800 miles (+25,460)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 76,800 miles
- Test number
- 339266993055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,340 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 51,340 miles
- Test number
- 818741482184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,305 miles (+9,433)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 51,305 miles
- Test number
- 478698982058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 41,872 miles
- Test number
- 989152801159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,872 miles1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,872 miles
- Test number
- 807712801127
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T500 DVB
- Does T500 DVB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DVB is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T500 DVB?
- The MOT on T500 DVB is valid until 24 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 DVB done?
- T500 DVB was recorded at 150,296 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 7,415 miles a year.
- Has T500 DVB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 DVB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 DVB 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 DVB find?
- T500 DVB passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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