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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass132,611 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. Pass94,384 miles (+6,442)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,384 miles
    Test number
    507775695704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,942 miles (+6,774)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,942 miles
    Test number
    995691652367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass73,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,520 miles
    Test number
    367541595490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. Pass48,190 miles (+10,446)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,190 miles
    Test number
    671119078873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,744 miles
    Test number
    420239230854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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