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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T500 EMWMOT history

T500 EMW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,649 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 EMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 EMW was last recorded at 144,649 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,638 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,649 miles
  • 2025 – 141,201 miles
  • 2024 – 135,308 miles
  • 2023 – 121,883 miles
  • 2021 – 116,131 miles
  • 2020 – 108,218 miles
  • 2019 – 102,261 miles
  • 2018 – 96,678 miles
  • 2017 – 86,287 miles
  • 2015 – 83,980 miles
  • 2014 – 79,669 miles
  • 2013 – 71,918 miles
  • 2012 – 66,205 miles
  • 2011 – 60,620 miles
  • 2010 – 50,204 miles
  • 2009 – 42,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,649 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle on just went through emissions

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,649 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,649 miles
    Test number
    645895405839
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle on just went through emissions

  2. Fail144,638 miles (+3,437)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,638 miles
    Test number
    626136586908
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass141,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,201 miles
    Test number
    516995921867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail141,201 miles (+5,893)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,201 miles
    Test number
    251787565905
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass135,308 miles (+13,425)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,308 miles
    Test number
    830575642543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,883 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,883 miles
    Test number
    819953115642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail121,883 miles (+5,752)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,883 miles
    Test number
    331965146666
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass116,131 miles (+7,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,131 miles
    Test number
    181297601117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass108,218 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,218 miles
    Test number
    148172636370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,261 miles (+5,583)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,261 miles
    Test number
    490242124211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,678 miles
    Test number
    470790446018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,678 miles (+10,391)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,678 miles
    Test number
    708372389012
    • MajorInner Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass86,287 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,287 miles
    Test number
    376053729787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail86,274 miles (+2,294)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,274 miles
    Test number
    198171003464
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass83,980 miles (+4,311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,980 miles
    Test number
    479009085174
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  16. Pass79,669 miles (+7,751)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,669 miles
    Test number
    719994184136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass71,918 miles (+5,713)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,918 miles
    Test number
    887378543120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,205 miles
    Test number
    755893662117
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail66,205 miles (+5,585)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,205 miles
    Test number
    298513562458
    • FailureOffside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass60,620 miles (+10,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,620 miles
    Test number
    977462861130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail50,204 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,204 miles
    Test number
    511151060165
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass50,204 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,204 miles
    Test number
    691141660194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,772 miles
    Test number
    662694769111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 EMW

Does T500 EMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 EMW is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 EMW?
The MOT on T500 EMW is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 EMW done?
T500 EMW was recorded at 144,649 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,084 miles a year.
Has T500 EMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 EMW has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 EMW 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 EMW find?
T500 EMW passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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