
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
T500 ELDMOT history
T500 ELD is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 132,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 132,611 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,944 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 ELD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 ELD was last recorded at 132,611 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 132,607 miles · 22 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 8,944 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,611 miles
- 2025 – 124,721 miles
- 2024 – 115,597 miles
- 2023 – 108,585 miles
- 2022 – 102,107 miles
- 2021 – 94,384 miles
- 2020 – 87,942 miles
- 2019 – 81,168 miles
- 2018 – 73,520 miles
- 2017 – 59,914 miles
- 2016 – 48,190 miles
- 2015 – 37,744 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 20 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,611 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 132,611 miles
- Test number
- 317152303391
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail132,607 miles (+7,886)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,607 miles
- Test number
- 284441220696
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass124,721 miles (+9,124)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 124,721 miles
- Test number
- 949947972116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass115,597 miles (+104)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 115,597 miles
- Test number
- 682956862701
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail115,493 miles (+6,908)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,493 miles
- Test number
- 197968065722
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,585 miles (+65)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 108,585 miles
- Test number
- 527781291804
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,520 miles (+6,413)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,520 miles
- Test number
- 244841309838
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid split pipe under bonnet (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass102,107 miles (+7,723)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 102,107 miles
- Test number
- 657456468328
- AdvisoryO/s n/s rear pads approaching limit
Pass94,384 miles (+6,442)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 94,384 miles
- Test number
- 507775695704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,942 miles (+6,774)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 87,942 miles
- Test number
- 995691652367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,168 miles (+7,648)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 81,168 miles
- Test number
- 963575547744
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 73,520 miles
- Test number
- 367541595490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,520 miles (+13,606)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,520 miles
- Test number
- 504856620927
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to crack over heated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass59,914 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 59,914 miles
- Test number
- 311643971386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail59,914 miles (+11,724)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,914 miles
- Test number
- 312775961476
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass48,190 miles (+10,446)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 48,190 miles
- Test number
- 671119078873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 37,744 miles
- Test number
- 420239230854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,744 miles3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,744 miles
- Test number
- 598461420319
- FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Questions about T500 ELD
- Does T500 ELD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 ELD is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 ELD?
- The MOT on T500 ELD is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 ELD done?
- T500 ELD was recorded at 132,611 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 8,944 miles a year.
- Has T500 ELD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 ELD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 ELD 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 ELD find?
- T500 ELD passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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