Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T500 FREMOT history
T500 FRE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 221,753 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 221,753 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,292 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 FRE
- 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
- 1 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 FRE was last recorded at 221,753 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 1,874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Mar 2017: 91,863 miles, lower than 184,989 miles on 28 Feb 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 219,879 miles · 1 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,874 miles
- Average per year
- 6,292 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 221,753 miles
- 2025 – 219,879 miles
- 2024 – 217,646 miles
- 2023 – 213,752 miles
- 2022 – 210,442 miles
- 2021 – 205,513 miles
- 2020 – 201,926 miles
- 2019 – 195,901 miles
- 2018 – 188,757 miles
- 2017 – 91,863 miles
- 2016 – 178,051 miles
- 2015 – 171,380 miles
- 2014 – 166,456 miles
- 2013 – 163,559 miles
- 2011 – 147,928 miles
- 2010 – 130,515 miles
- 2009 – 114,029 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass221,753 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer shell corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill cracking (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner both rear backing plates corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
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.
Under trays fitted
Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Brake warning light on dash
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass221,753 miles (+1,874)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 221,753 miles
- Test number
- 776474596425
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer shell corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill cracking (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner both rear backing plates corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash
Pass219,879 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 219,879 miles
- Test number
- 627059793950
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash
Fail219,879 miles (+2,233)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,879 miles
- Test number
- 965755155307
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded and rear exhaust heat shields loose and rattling (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash
Pass217,646 miles (+3,894)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 217,646 miles
- Test number
- 912187368227
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer shell corroded and heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))
Pass213,752 miles (+3,310)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 213,752 miles
- Test number
- 435424679608
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust outer shell corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Pass210,442 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 210,442 miles
- Test number
- 709865657791
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Fail210,440 miles (+4,927)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,440 miles
- Test number
- 362382389909
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass205,513 miles (+3,587)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 205,513 miles
- Test number
- 805962688109
- AdvisoryExhaust boxes outer shell corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass201,926 miles (+6,025)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 201,926 miles
- Test number
- 384392393402
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer shell corroding
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing and cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass195,901 miles (+7,144)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 195,901 miles
- Test number
- 404252639971
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre cracking on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2. 0 mm wearing cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass188,757 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 188,757 miles
- Test number
- 116192386926
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail188,756 miles (+96,893)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,756 miles
- Test number
- 567281520305
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass91,863 miles (-93,126)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 91,863 miles
- Test number
- 502809806781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,989 miles (+6,938)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,989 miles
- Test number
- 668118810821
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass178,051 miles (+6,671)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 178,051 miles
- Test number
- 391200926455
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass171,380 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 171,380 miles
- Test number
- 317021335058
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail171,380 miles (+4,924)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,380 miles
- Test number
- 537951035088
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass166,456 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 166,456 miles
- Test number
- 747935244089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,456 miles (+2,897)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,456 miles
- Test number
- 986599934013
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass163,559 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 163,559 miles
- Test number
- 116619533463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,559 miles (+15,631)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,559 miles
- Test number
- 639679233053
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass147,928 miles (+17,413)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 147,928 miles
- Test number
- 949542771198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,515 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 130,515 miles
- Test number
- 120663770129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,515 miles (+16,486)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,515 miles
- Test number
- 134163070106
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass114,029 miles (+1,685)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 114,029 miles
- Test number
- 840258659014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,344 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,344 miles
- Test number
- 412820449020
- FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Questions about T500 FRE
- Does T500 FRE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 FRE is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 FRE?
- The MOT on T500 FRE is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 FRE done?
- T500 FRE was recorded at 221,753 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,292 miles a year.
- Has T500 FRE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 FRE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 FRE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T500 FRE find?
- T500 FRE passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer shell corroded; nearside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill cracking, and 2 more.
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