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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T500 ELRMOT history

T500 ELR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
183,379 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 ELR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 ELR was last recorded at 183,379 miles on 14 May 2026, 479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,900 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
479 miles
Average per year
9,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,379 miles
  • 2025 – 182,900 miles
  • 2024 – 182,470 miles
  • 2023 – 181,327 miles
  • 2022 – 180,444 miles
  • 2021 – 178,979 miles
  • 2020 – 178,050 miles
  • 2019 – 176,213 miles
  • 2018 – 172,137 miles
  • 2017 – 167,415 miles
  • 2016 – 163,856 miles
  • 2015 – 129,055 miles
  • 2014 – 108,219 miles
  • 2013 – 87,412 miles
  • 2012 – 45,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,379 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.

  • Both rear coil springs corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • N/s and o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear inner pads appear to be wearing thin.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,379 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    183,379 miles
    Test number
    442794768409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,900 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    182,900 miles
    Test number
    109771299085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass182,470 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    182,470 miles
    Test number
    157112000539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass181,327 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    181,327 miles
    Test number
    130437291129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass180,444 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    180,444 miles
    Test number
    574535514241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass178,979 miles (+929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    178,979 miles
    Test number
    251151671661
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded.

  7. Pass178,050 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    178,050 miles
    Test number
    799618019389
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear inner pads appear to be wearing thin.

  8. Fail178,044 miles (+1,831)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,044 miles
    Test number
    308854801034
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryRear inner pads appear to be wearing thin.

  9. Pass176,213 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    176,213 miles
    Test number
    538229496161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail176,212 miles (+4,075)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,212 miles
    Test number
    766691452264
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road at o/s front of windscreen (3.2 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass172,137 miles (+4,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    172,137 miles
    Test number
    737586119168
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass167,415 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    167,415 miles
    Test number
    445242148321
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail167,414 miles (+3,558)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,414 miles
    Test number
    945138803447
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusters broken (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass163,856 miles (+34,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    163,856 miles
    Test number
    865677661020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail129,055 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,055 miles
    Test number
    547215765082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass129,055 miles (+20,836)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    129,055 miles
    Test number
    679885665002
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass108,219 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,219 miles
    Test number
    485387334074
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBonnet stiff to open
    • NoteSome undertrays hanging down

  18. Fail108,219 miles (+20,807)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,219 miles
    Test number
    875617734019
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBonnet stiff to open
    • NoteSome undertrays hanging down

  19. Pass87,412 miles (+41,760)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    337531363062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,652 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,652 miles
    Test number
    438473262043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass45,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,652 miles
    Test number
    645373462086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T500 ELR

Does T500 ELR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 ELR is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 ELR?
The MOT on T500 ELR is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 ELR done?
T500 ELR was recorded at 183,379 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 9,702 miles a year.
Has T500 ELR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 ELR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T500 ELR 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 ELR find?
T500 ELR passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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