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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T500 EMXMOT history

T500 EMX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 210,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
210,664 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 EMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 EMX was last recorded at 210,664 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 3,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,980 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,684 miles
Average per year
6,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 210,664 miles
  • 2024 – 204,342 miles
  • 2022 – 200,784 miles
  • 2021 – 198,461 miles
  • 2020 – 194,944 miles
  • 2019 – 190,956 miles
  • 2018 – 186,621 miles
  • 2017 – 179,057 miles
  • 2016 – 163,967 miles
  • 2015 – 151,452 miles
  • 2013 – 136,033 miles
  • 2012 – 129,393 miles
  • 2011 – 125,139 miles
  • 2010 – 116,169 miles
  • 2009 – 106,608 miles
  • 2008 – 95,617 miles
  • 2007 – 81,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,664 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All at ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,664 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    210,664 miles
    Test number
    284000459574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass206,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    206,980 miles
    Test number
    483672468477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail206,980 miles (+2,638)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,980 miles
    Test number
    680993229329
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass204,342 miles (+35)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    204,342 miles
    Test number
    371868298066
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All at ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail204,307 miles (+3,523)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,307 miles
    Test number
    805841289742
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both need polished up (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All at ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass200,784 miles (+2,323)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    200,784 miles
    Test number
    329375051676
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front light lense slightly fuzzy, needs buffed up
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle and tail corroded
  7. Pass198,461 miles (+20)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    198,461 miles
    Test number
    576918369451
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rears at ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount slight judder (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber seat damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear also corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail198,441 miles (+3,497)1 dangerous5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,441 miles
    Test number
    841077550182
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine average 1.6 plate valve max 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn outer surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted at caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rears at ends (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper mount slight judder (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber seat damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear also corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose
  9. Pass194,944 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    194,944 miles
    Test number
    557538155741
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (rear ends) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNsf strut top mount slight judder
    • AdvisoryOsr spring rubber worn
  10. Fail194,940 miles (+3,984)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,940 miles
    Test number
    881702226675
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear (rear ends) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNsf strut top mount slight judder
    • AdvisoryOsr spring rubber worn
  11. Pass190,956 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    190,956 miles
    Test number
    291194105226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack and system (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  12. Fail190,954 miles (+4,333)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,954 miles
    Test number
    877957613700
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack and system (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  13. Pass186,621 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    186,621 miles
    Test number
    290932937684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail186,618 miles (+7,561)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,618 miles
    Test number
    929116901879
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on
  15. Pass179,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    179,057 miles
    Test number
    163179088687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail179,056 miles (+15,089)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,056 miles
    Test number
    316840924021
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass163,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    163,967 miles
    Test number
    725061388695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail163,967 miles (+12,515)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,967 miles
    Test number
    604139038293
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass151,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    151,452 miles
    Test number
    149725715034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail151,452 miles (+15,419)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,452 miles
    Test number
    288704315095
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracks in sidewall but not exposing cords
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracked on sidewall but not exposing cords
  21. Pass136,033 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    136,033 miles
    Test number
    359890093134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cracks in tyre walls but do not expose any cords
    • NoteExhaust back box and middle box outer skin corroded but not leaking exhaust gases
  22. Fail136,033 miles (+6,640)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,033 miles
    Test number
    776309083139
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cracks in tyre walls but do not expose any cords
    • NoteExhaust back box and middle box outer skin corroded but not leaking exhaust gases
  23. Pass129,393 miles (+4,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    129,393 miles
    Test number
    437642372172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass125,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    125,139 miles
    Test number
    469212271149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  25. Fail125,139 miles (+8,970)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,139 miles
    Test number
    748851771154
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNsf washer jet only working 50%
  26. Pass116,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    116,169 miles
    Test number
    120955860178
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  27. Fail116,169 miles (+9,561)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,169 miles
    Test number
    223765760468
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  28. Pass106,608 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    106,608 miles
    Test number
    523276279119
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteParking brake cables slightly deteriorated
  29. Fail106,608 miles (+10,991)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,608 miles
    Test number
    360066579134
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteParking brake cables slightly deteriorated
  30. Pass95,617 miles (+14,084)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    95,617 miles
    Test number
    592269398137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass81,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,533 miles
    Test number
    494669797179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 EMX

Does T500 EMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 EMX is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 EMX?
The MOT on T500 EMX is valid until 21 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 EMX done?
T500 EMX was recorded at 210,664 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 6,999 miles a year.
Has T500 EMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 EMX has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 EMX 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 EMX find?
T500 EMX passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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