
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass210,664 miles (+3,684)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 210,664 miles
- Test number
- 284000459574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 206,980 miles
- Test number
- 483672468477
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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
Pass179,057 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 179,057 miles
- Test number
- 163179088687
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass163,967 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 163,967 miles
- Test number
- 725061388695
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass151,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 151,452 miles
- Test number
- 149725715034
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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)
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)
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%
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)
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)
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
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
Pass95,617 miles (+14,084)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 95,617 miles
- Test number
- 592269398137
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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