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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T500 ERBMOT history

T500 ERB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 317,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
317,075 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
18,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 ERB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 ERB was last recorded at 317,075 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 2,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
314,292 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,783 miles
Average per year
18,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 317,075 miles
  • 2025 – 314,292 miles
  • 2024 – 310,131 miles
  • 2022 – 309,306 miles
  • 2021 – 303,062 miles
  • 2020 – 295,064 miles
  • 2019 – 281,408 miles
  • 2018 – 268,767 miles
  • 2017 – 253,806 miles
  • 2016 – 238,592 miles
  • 2015 – 223,712 miles
  • 2014 – 190,547 miles
  • 2013 – 172,294 miles
  • 2012 – 114,885 miles
  • 2011 – 65,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass317,075 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass317,075 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    317,075 miles
    Test number
    721351904114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass314,292 miles (+4,161)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    314,292 miles
    Test number
    612167157044
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass310,131 miles (+825)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    310,131 miles
    Test number
    804603871230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass309,306 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    309,306 miles
    Test number
    937015760516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass303,062 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    303,062 miles
    Test number
    966584182162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass295,064 miles (+13,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    295,064 miles
    Test number
    791904739267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass281,408 miles (+38)4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    281,408 miles
    Test number
    349887245774
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail281,370 miles (+12,603)2 dangerous4 major4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    281,370 miles
    Test number
    965753353174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to rear brakes metal to metal (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass268,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    268,767 miles
    Test number
    328872334620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail268,767 miles (+14,961)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,767 miles
    Test number
    912739232897
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass253,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    253,806 miles
    Test number
    133944839365
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  12. Fail253,806 miles (+15,214)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,806 miles
    Test number
    396952238546
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass238,592 miles (+14,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    238,592 miles
    Test number
    980191425827
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass223,712 miles (+33,165)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    223,712 miles
    Test number
    647754435166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in o/s rear tyre
  15. Pass190,547 miles (+18,253)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    190,547 miles
    Test number
    827943434163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated
  16. Pass172,294 miles (+31,721)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    172,294 miles
    Test number
    116887113352
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass140,573 miles (+25,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    140,573 miles
    Test number
    908606753116
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  18. Pass114,885 miles (+26,496)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    114,885 miles
    Test number
    605714312355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,389 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,389 miles
    Test number
    439052472172
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Fail88,388 miles (+22,609)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,388 miles
    Test number
    245352472165
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass65,779 miles (+22,571)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,779 miles
    Test number
    385364601365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,208 miles
    Test number
    315367331187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 ERB

Does T500 ERB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 ERB is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 ERB?
The MOT on T500 ERB is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 ERB done?
T500 ERB was recorded at 317,075 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 18,320 miles a year.
Has T500 ERB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 ERB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T500 ERB 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 ERB find?
T500 ERB passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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