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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T500 EABMOT history

T500 EAB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 102,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,352 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 EAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 EAB was last recorded at 102,352 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,007 miles · 10 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
345 miles
Average per year
5,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,352 miles
  • 2024 – 102,007 miles
  • 2022 – 97,846 miles
  • 2021 – 93,987 miles
  • 2020 – 90,109 miles
  • 2019 – 86,884 miles
  • 2018 – 81,279 miles
  • 2017 – 73,517 miles
  • 2016 – 68,544 miles
  • 2015 – 66,792 miles
  • 2014 – 64,040 miles
  • 2013 – 55,434 miles
  • 2012 – 48,065 miles
  • 2011 – 33,834 miles
  • 2010 – 22,490 miles
  • 2009 – 13,356 miles
  • 2008 – 61 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,352 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,352 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,352 miles
    Test number
    444259403065
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  2. Fail102,351 miles (+344)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,351 miles
    Test number
    723782215753
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  3. Pass102,007 miles (+4,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    102,007 miles
    Test number
    740979157887
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass97,846 miles (+3,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,846 miles
    Test number
    730889031661
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass93,987 miles (+3,878)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,987 miles
    Test number
    586654308481
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass90,109 miles (+3,225)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    90,109 miles
    Test number
    613505688682
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(s) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass86,884 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,884 miles
    Test number
    855203063545
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to n/s/r brake pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to o/s/r brake pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail86,884 miles (+5,605)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,884 miles
    Test number
    252365452444
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to n/s/r brake pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to o/s/r brake pipe end corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked/perished n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,279 miles (+7,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,279 miles
    Test number
    954889763018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass73,517 miles (+4,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,517 miles
    Test number
    186328688741
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass68,544 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,544 miles
    Test number
    287541659825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,792 miles (+2,752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,792 miles
    Test number
    637448974723
    • 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)

  13. Pass64,040 miles (+8,606)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,040 miles
    Test number
    636226794281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,434 miles (+7,369)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,434 miles
    Test number
    737694203351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,065 miles (+14,231)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,065 miles
    Test number
    339981892468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,834 miles (+11,344)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    33,834 miles
    Test number
    926120871271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,490 miles (+9,134)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,490 miles
    Test number
    394918470416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,356 miles (+13,295)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,356 miles
    Test number
    593592599233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61 miles
    Test number
    883327548219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 EAB

Does T500 EAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 EAB is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 EAB?
The MOT on T500 EAB is valid until 12 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 EAB done?
T500 EAB was recorded at 102,352 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 5,810 miles a year.
Has T500 EAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 EAB has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 EAB 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 EAB find?
T500 EAB passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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