Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc
T500 FORMOT history
T500 FOR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,866 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 172,866 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,140 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 FOR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 FOR was last recorded at 172,866 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2,185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 170,681 miles · 7 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,185 miles
- Average per year
- 7,140 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,866 miles
- 2025 – 170,681 miles
- 2024 – 169,545 miles
- 2023 – 166,606 miles
- 2022 – 164,435 miles
- 2021 – 164,208 miles
- 2020 – 163,777 miles
- 2019 – 161,234 miles
- 2018 – 158,714 miles
- 2017 – 155,600 miles
- 2016 – 153,278 miles
- 2015 – 150,674 miles
- 2014 – 136,517 miles
- 2013 – 115,429 miles
- 2012 – 99,464 miles
- 2011 – 81,617 miles
- 2010 – 63,650 miles
- 2009 – 52,216 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,866 miles
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering arm (drumstick)
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside slight play in steering arm (drumstick)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,866 miles (+2,185)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 172,866 miles
- Test number
- 389813272463
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s steering arm (drumstick)
Pass170,681 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 170,681 miles
- Test number
- 980257251395
- AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering arm [ drumstick ]
Fail170,672 miles (+1,127)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,672 miles
- Test number
- 865547939095
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering arm (drumstick)
Pass169,545 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 169,545 miles
- Test number
- 482618889592
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering arm (drumstick)
Fail169,542 miles (+2,936)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,542 miles
- Test number
- 883045573087
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering arm (drumstick)
Pass166,606 miles (+2,171)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 166,606 miles
- Test number
- 434638972660
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering has slight play at inner joint
Pass164,435 miles (+227)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 164,435 miles
- Test number
- 977220653788
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering arm joint has slight play
Fail164,208 miles (+431)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,208 miles
- Test number
- 235008758947
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass163,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 163,777 miles
- Test number
- 732943468543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,777 miles (+2,543)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,777 miles
- Test number
- 873795425619
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass161,234 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 161,234 miles
- Test number
- 869470888499
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fail161,229 miles (+2,515)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,229 miles
- Test number
- 926111628569
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass158,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 158,714 miles
- Test number
- 389589329701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,714 miles (+3,114)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,714 miles
- Test number
- 697488780265
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass155,600 miles (+2,322)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 155,600 miles
- Test number
- 553087929307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,278 miles (+2,604)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 153,278 miles
- Test number
- 871099051965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,674 miles (+14,157)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 150,674 miles
- Test number
- 986392625116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,517 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 136,517 miles
- Test number
- 848905214199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,334 miles (+20,905)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,334 miles
- Test number
- 215767804190
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass115,429 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 115,429 miles
- Test number
- 718483623161
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s front tyre sidewall cut/damaged close to cords
- NoteN/s rear light lens cracked
Fail115,429 miles (+15,965)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,429 miles
- Test number
- 847553323163
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s front tyre sidewall cut/damaged close to cords
- NoteN/s rear light lens cracked
Pass99,464 miles (+17,847)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 99,464 miles
- Test number
- 707865492044
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- NoteNearside rear light lens damaged but not affecting light output
- NoteOffsidde rear light lens damaged but no affecting the light output
Pass81,617 miles (+17,967)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 81,617 miles
- Test number
- 925671511191
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth n/s tyres perished on outer wall
- NoteDamage to o/s/r sill
- NoteDamage to rear light lenses
Pass63,650 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 63,650 miles
- Test number
- 151431890059
- NoteN/side front tyre sidewall damaged
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing
Fail63,650 miles (+11,434)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,650 miles
- Test number
- 431841190030
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteN/side front tyre sidewall damaged
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing
Pass52,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 52,216 miles
- Test number
- 171274019149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,216 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,216 miles
- Test number
- 280074919192
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about T500 FOR
- Does T500 FOR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 FOR is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 FOR?
- The MOT on T500 FOR is valid until 6 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 FOR done?
- T500 FOR was recorded at 172,866 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,140 miles a year.
- Has T500 FOR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 FOR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 FOR 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 FOR find?
- T500 FOR passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: slight play in o/s steering arm (drumstick).
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