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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T500 EMPMOT history

T500 EMP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 148,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,600 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 EMP
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
13 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 EMP was last recorded at 148,600 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 6,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,181 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,419 miles
Average per year
9,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,600 miles
  • 2025 – 142,181 miles
  • 2024 – 135,164 miles
  • 2023 – 127,431 miles
  • 2022 – 120,009 miles
  • 2021 – 114,296 miles
  • 2019 – 101,385 miles
  • 2018 – 94,404 miles
  • 2017 – 89,306 miles
  • 2016 – 71,374 miles
  • 2015 – 51,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,600 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust center box skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,600 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,600 miles
    Test number
    841665368924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,181 miles
    Test number
    331375810328
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  3. Fail142,181 miles (+7,017)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,181 miles
    Test number
    322241048107
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Pass135,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,164 miles
    Test number
    783472522884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust center box skin corroded

  5. Fail135,164 miles (+7,733)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,164 miles
    Test number
    288528480810
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust center box skin corroded

  6. Pass127,431 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,431 miles
    Test number
    669566170149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass120,009 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    120,009 miles
    Test number
    738048344285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,296 miles (+12,911)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,296 miles
    Test number
    883800288339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,385 miles (+6,981)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,385 miles
    Test number
    906627147208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,404 miles (+5,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,404 miles
    Test number
    743966791387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,306 miles (+17,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,306 miles
    Test number
    932832441200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass71,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    71,374 miles
    Test number
    373657999316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,374 miles (+19,819)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,374 miles
    Test number
    844984716584
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass51,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,555 miles
    Test number
    909308085165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,555 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,555 miles
    Test number
    676808685198
    • FailureInner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T500 EMP

Does T500 EMP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 EMP is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 EMP?
The MOT on T500 EMP is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 EMP done?
T500 EMP was recorded at 148,600 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 9,221 miles a year.
Has T500 EMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 EMP has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 EMP 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 EMP find?
T500 EMP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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