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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 EMOMOT history

T500 EMO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 175,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
175,149 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 EMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 EMO was last recorded at 175,149 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 4,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,871 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,278 miles
Average per year
4,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,149 miles
  • 2024 – 170,871 miles
  • 2023 – 164,453 miles
  • 2022 – 160,057 miles
  • 2021 – 156,181 miles
  • 2020 – 153,237 miles
  • 2019 – 148,451 miles
  • 2018 – 145,732 miles
  • 2017 – 143,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,149 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,149 miles (+4,278)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    175,149 miles
    Test number
    128917006596
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,871 miles (+6,418)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    170,871 miles
    Test number
    162307515688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,453 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,453 miles
    Test number
    275892965607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,057 miles (+3,876)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    160,057 miles
    Test number
    767022960926
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass156,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,181 miles
    Test number
    234156021349
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail156,181 miles (+2,944)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,181 miles
    Test number
    938266579803
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass153,237 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,237 miles
    Test number
    352398907516
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that joins to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that joins to flex (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail153,236 miles (+4,785)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,236 miles
    Test number
    511193799377
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play BORDERLINE (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that joins to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe that joins to flex (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass148,451 miles (+2,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,451 miles
    Test number
    324896996521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass145,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    145,732 miles
    Test number
    954565306425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,732 miles (+2,655)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,732 miles
    Test number
    289898896894
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass143,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    143,077 miles
    Test number
    932419480385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass220,603 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    220,603 km
    Test number
    221933222992
    • AdvisoryFront tyres different size to rears
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absober cover corroded
    • AdvisorySuspect front lower arm bushes weak

Questions about T500 EMO

Does T500 EMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 EMO is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 EMO?
The MOT on T500 EMO is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 EMO done?
T500 EMO was recorded at 175,149 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 4,019 miles a year.
Has T500 EMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 EMO has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T500 EMO 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 EMO find?
T500 EMO passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush.

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