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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T500 FAXMOT history

T500 FAX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,203 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 FAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 FAX was last recorded at 85,203 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 2,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,190 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,013 miles
Average per year
3,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,203 miles
  • 2025 – 83,190 miles
  • 2024 – 81,132 miles
  • 2023 – 79,843 miles
  • 2022 – 78,607 miles
  • 2021 – 76,639 miles
  • 2020 – 74,727 miles
  • 2019 – 72,841 miles
  • 2018 – 72,035 miles
  • 2017 – 70,735 miles
  • 2016 – 68,149 miles
  • 2015 – 65,372 miles
  • 2014 – 62,926 miles
  • 2013 – 54,133 miles
  • 2012 – 45,213 miles
  • 2011 – 41,858 miles
  • 2010 – 35,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,203 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wire brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded, chaffing on anti roll bar
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad indicator broken/light on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive weep - gearbox/ engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Spare tyre 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,203 miles (+2,013)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,203 miles
    Test number
    174805025639
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad wire broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe corroded, chaffing on anti roll bar
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass83,190 miles (+2,058)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    861245830759
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pads wear wire broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper top mount slight movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass81,132 miles (+1,289)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,132 miles
    Test number
    168791390442
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wire broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass79,843 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,843 miles
    Test number
    849664923476
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad wire broken
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail79,843 miles (+1,236)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,843 miles
    Test number
    680427061039
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad wire broken
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,607 miles (+127)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    78,607 miles
    Test number
    845843411437
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad indicator broken/light on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive weep - gearbox/ engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre 2mm

  7. Fail78,480 miles (+1,841)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,480 miles
    Test number
    561627277306
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad indicator broken/light on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive weep - gearbox/ engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre 2mm

  8. Pass76,639 miles (+1,912)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    76,639 miles
    Test number
    663804081138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,727 miles (+1,886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,727 miles
    Test number
    649113988160
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking

  10. Pass72,841 miles (+806)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,841 miles
    Test number
    456102130118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,035 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,035 miles
    Test number
    217839580519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,735 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    113789650462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,149 miles (+2,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,149 miles
    Test number
    358154232591
    • AdvisorySlight fluctuation on all brakes

  14. Pass65,372 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    519742777616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,926 miles (+8,793)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    62,926 miles
    Test number
    429595554266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,133 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    919472313171
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteWindsceen damaged

  17. Fail54,132 miles (+8,919)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,132 miles
    Test number
    557349003154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteWindsceen damaged

  18. Pass45,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,213 miles
    Test number
    105593202139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,213 miles (+3,355)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,213 miles
    Test number
    168753602130
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass41,858 miles (+6,316)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,858 miles
    Test number
    456158281066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,542 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,542 miles
    Test number
    732999580008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,540 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,540 miles
    Test number
    190658280065
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T500 FAX

Does T500 FAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 FAX is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 FAX?
The MOT on T500 FAX is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 FAX done?
T500 FAX was recorded at 85,203 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,019 miles a year.
Has T500 FAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 FAX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 FAX 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 FAX find?
T500 FAX passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, and 8 more.

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