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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T500 EALMOT history

T500 EAL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
141,919 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 EAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 EAL was last recorded at 141,919 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,031 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,888 miles
Average per year
4,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,919 miles
  • 2025 – 140,031 miles
  • 2024 – 137,092 miles
  • 2023 – 134,316 miles
  • 2022 – 131,692 miles
  • 2021 – 128,936 miles
  • 2020 – 126,709 miles
  • 2019 – 124,892 miles
  • 2018 – 121,947 miles
  • 2017 – 121,083 miles
  • 2016 – 120,043 miles
  • 2015 – 118,308 miles
  • 2014 – 114,126 miles
  • 2013 – 109,410 miles
  • 2012 – 105,809 miles
  • 2011 – 99,925 miles
  • 2010 – 63,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,919 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Exhaust system corroded/shedding its skin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,919 miles (+1,888)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    141,919 miles
    Test number
    386511830054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,031 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    140,031 miles
    Test number
    838359418988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,092 miles
    Test number
    284718351333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,092 miles (+2,776)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,092 miles
    Test number
    296071862889
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,316 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,316 miles
    Test number
    461210640701
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail134,316 miles (+2,624)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,316 miles
    Test number
    227270641195
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass131,692 miles (+2,756)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    131,692 miles
    Test number
    457996815295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins deteriorating and starting to come apart

  8. Pass128,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,936 miles
    Test number
    407706510905
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/shedding its skin

  9. Fail128,936 miles (+2,227)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,936 miles
    Test number
    142850207023
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/shedding its skin

  10. Pass126,709 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,709 miles
    Test number
    886309047355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Fail126,709 miles (+1,817)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,709 miles
    Test number
    658911592453
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bold on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  12. Pass124,892 miles (+2,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,892 miles
    Test number
    879371300486
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/shedding its skin
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass121,947 miles (+864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,947 miles
    Test number
    153482710500
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass121,083 miles (+1,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,083 miles
    Test number
    126747737064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front upper suspension bearing dry
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/shedding its outer skin
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass120,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    120,043 miles
    Test number
    469417662928
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and shedding its skins
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Fail120,043 miles (+1,735)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,043 miles
    Test number
    360259561474
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and shedding its skins
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Fail118,308 miles2 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,308 miles
    Test number
    557708785196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system corroded/shedding its skin
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteO/s/r hand brake effort poor[176] n/s/r 337

  18. Pass118,308 miles (+4,182)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    118,308 miles
    Test number
    858068685190
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system corroded/shedding its skin
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteO/s/r hand brake effort poor[176] n/s/r 337

  19. Pass114,126 miles (+4,716)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    114,126 miles
    Test number
    765059284121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteExhaust system corroded and shedding outer casing
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing down
    • NoteN/s/f outer cv gaiter cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs inner condition poor

  20. Fail109,410 miles4 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,410 miles
    Test number
    267176003213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear disc inner condition corroded

  21. Pass109,410 miles (+3,601)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,410 miles
    Test number
    387976403294
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear disc inner condition corroded

  22. Pass105,809 miles (+5,884)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,809 miles
    Test number
    777924832201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass99,925 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    99,925 miles
    Test number
    738094431241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,272 miles (+33,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,272 miles
    Test number
    846412071164
    • NoteUnable to test rear seat belt due to seat being full of stock

  25. Pass63,729 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,729 miles
    Test number
    180819500211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight wear on front + rear brake discs

Questions about T500 EAL

Does T500 EAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 EAL is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 EAL?
The MOT on T500 EAL is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 EAL done?
T500 EAL was recorded at 141,919 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,828 miles a year.
Has T500 EAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 EAL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 EAL 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 EAL find?
T500 EAL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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