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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc

T500 ELVMOT history

T500 ELV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
143,360 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 ELV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 ELV was last recorded at 143,360 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 1,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,885 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,475 miles
Average per year
6,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,360 miles
  • 2025 – 141,885 miles
  • 2024 – 138,955 miles
  • 2023 – 135,433 miles
  • 2022 – 130,743 miles
  • 2021 – 125,062 miles
  • 2020 – 119,475 miles
  • 2019 – 114,169 miles
  • 2018 – 108,319 miles
  • 2017 – 101,191 miles
  • 2016 – 94,279 miles
  • 2015 – 89,024 miles
  • 2014 – 81,699 miles
  • 2013 – 65,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,360 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded - outer skin separating
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,360 miles (+1,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    143,360 miles
    Test number
    377091634064
    • AdvisoryExhaust backbox corroded - outer skin separating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass141,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    141,885 miles
    Test number
    452624439528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail141,885 miles (+2,930)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,885 miles
    Test number
    319185204865
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass138,955 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,955 miles
    Test number
    653135234549
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding

  5. Fail138,955 miles (+3,522)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,955 miles
    Test number
    786407676544
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding

  6. Pass135,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,433 miles
    Test number
    632269891248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail135,433 miles (+4,690)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,433 miles
    Test number
    268744059511
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  8. Pass130,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,743 miles
    Test number
    587864160854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail130,743 miles (+5,681)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,743 miles
    Test number
    815246858148
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass125,062 miles (+5,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,062 miles
    Test number
    454027681768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBackbox corroded

  11. Pass119,475 miles (+5,306)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    119,475 miles
    Test number
    886487209565
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer outer skin deteriorated

  12. Pass114,169 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,169 miles
    Test number
    101640362845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,319 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,319 miles
    Test number
    747111947241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,191 miles (+6,912)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,191 miles
    Test number
    135662669860
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryDsm not registering a reading as emissions so low
    • AdvisorySlight damage to outer sidewall o/s/f tyre

  15. Pass94,279 miles (+5,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,279 miles
    Test number
    411826134350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded, centre section and rear section.

  16. Pass89,024 miles (+7,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,024 miles
    Test number
    788676235202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass81,699 miles (+15,949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,699 miles
    Test number
    676577544207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Pass65,750 miles (+9,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    296797443236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass55,955 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,955 miles
    Test number
    997884463039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T500 ELV

Does T500 ELV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 ELV is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 ELV?
The MOT on T500 ELV is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 ELV done?
T500 ELV was recorded at 143,360 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 6,535 miles a year.
Has T500 ELV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 ELV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 ELV 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 ELV find?
T500 ELV passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust backbox corroded - outer skin separating; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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