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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T500 FRDMOT history

T500 FRD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
123,078 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 FRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 FRD was last recorded at 123,078 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 4,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,066 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,012 miles
Average per year
4,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,078 miles
  • 2025 – 119,066 miles
  • 2024 – 115,034 miles
  • 2023 – 108,104 miles
  • 2022 – 103,555 miles
  • 2021 – 97,876 miles
  • 2020 – 96,282 miles
  • 2019 – 95,455 miles
  • 2018 – 94,811 miles
  • 2017 – 94,379 miles
  • 2016 – 93,223 miles
  • 2015 – 92,277 miles
  • 2014 – 91,533 miles
  • 2013 – 90,606 miles
  • 2011 – 83,479 miles
  • 2010 – 72,520 miles
  • 2009 – 70,111 miles
  • 2008 – 55,979 miles
  • 2007 – 40,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,078 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,078 miles (+4,012)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    123,078 miles
    Test number
    333567365182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass119,066 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    119,066 miles
    Test number
    878091551613
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail119,065 miles (+4,031)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,065 miles
    Test number
    667646839115
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass115,034 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,034 miles
    Test number
    861469441814
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant at minimum level
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Fail115,034 miles (+6,930)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,034 miles
    Test number
    837601622805
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant at minimum level
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass108,104 miles (+4,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,104 miles
    Test number
    861784828378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust sections heavily corroded

  7. Pass103,555 miles (+5,679)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,555 miles
    Test number
    379999381262
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,876 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,876 miles
    Test number
    573632257552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,871 miles (+1,589)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,871 miles
    Test number
    129314051864
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass96,282 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,282 miles
    Test number
    171288536656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,257 miles (+802)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,257 miles
    Test number
    301688077118
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass95,455 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,455 miles
    Test number
    556153584202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,811 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,811 miles
    Test number
    589392701345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    145325178682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,379 miles (+1,156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,379 miles
    Test number
    659033840356
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass93,223 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,223 miles
    Test number
    773408955909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,277 miles (+744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,277 miles
    Test number
    945049345025
    • NoteExhaust rusty.

  18. Pass91,533 miles (+927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    91,533 miles
    Test number
    178661744099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass90,606 miles (+7,127)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,606 miles
    Test number
    209813653076
    • NoteHandbrake high,rear exhaust rusty.

  20. Pass83,479 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,479 miles
    Test number
    376231111391
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise O/S/F check strap is broken

  21. Fail83,473 miles (+10,953)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,473 miles
    Test number
    256365501319
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAdvise O/S/F check strap is broken
    • NoteAdvise front brake disc,s are worn

  22. Pass72,520 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,520 miles
    Test number
    683465700339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/S/F mirror is damaged

  23. Fail72,520 miles (+2,409)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,520 miles
    Test number
    812365100387
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/S/F mirror is damaged

  24. Pass70,111 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,111 miles
    Test number
    874387209381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s mirror cap broken

  25. Fail70,111 miles (+14,132)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,111 miles
    Test number
    704672009324
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s mirror cap broken

  26. Pass55,979 miles (+15,706)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,979 miles
    Test number
    531085708357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,273 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,273 miles
    Test number
    340585267491
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBlades poor and smear †front and reare pads are getting low

  28. Pass40,273 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    40,273 miles
    Test number
    914445767229
    • NoteBlades poor and smear †front and reare pads are getting low

Questions about T500 FRD

Does T500 FRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 FRD is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 FRD?
The MOT on T500 FRD is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 FRD done?
T500 FRD was recorded at 123,078 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,483 miles a year.
Has T500 FRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 FRD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 FRD 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 FRD find?
T500 FRD passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear nail in tyre.

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