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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T500 FVEMOT history

T500 FVE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 231,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
231,856 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 FVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 FVE was last recorded at 231,856 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 1,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,020 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,836 miles
Average per year
12,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 231,856 miles
  • 2024 – 230,020 miles
  • 2023 – 221,822 miles
  • 2022 – 214,034 miles
  • 2021 – 207,181 miles
  • 2020 – 202,191 miles
  • 2019 – 196,611 miles
  • 2018 – 191,674 miles
  • 2017 – 185,367 miles
  • 2016 – 178,021 miles
  • 2015 – 170,363 miles
  • 2014 – 146,508 miles
  • 2013 – 110,747 miles
  • 2012 – 76,585 miles
  • 2011 – 51,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,856 miles
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear hand brake low

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear swollen beneath plastic outer coating

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner edge & partial sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,856 miles (+1,836)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    231,856 miles
    Test number
    592866802446
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake low

  2. Pass230,020 miles (+24)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    230,020 miles
    Test number
    392140297454
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner edge & partial sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear swollen beneath plastic outer coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail229,996 miles (+8,174)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,996 miles
    Test number
    722345212820
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner edge & partial sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear swollen beneath plastic outer coating (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass221,822 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    221,822 miles
    Test number
    707725166470
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail221,821 miles (+7,787)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,821 miles
    Test number
    973506791782
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass214,034 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    214,034 miles
    Test number
    142510444654
    • AdvisoryFront & rear tyres different sizes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear swollen beneath plastic outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail214,034 miles (+6,853)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,034 miles
    Test number
    930025900767
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear tyres different sizes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear swollen beneath plastic outer coating (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass207,181 miles (+4,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    207,181 miles
    Test number
    580189292530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass202,191 miles (+5,580)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    202,191 miles
    Test number
    952543440842
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass196,611 miles (+4,937)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    196,611 miles
    Test number
    455621776625
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass191,674 miles (+2)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    191,674 miles
    Test number
    312147203236
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail191,672 miles (+6,305)3 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,672 miles
    Test number
    202792942102
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass185,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    185,367 miles
    Test number
    568669931803
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail185,366 miles (+7,345)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,366 miles
    Test number
    716185213163
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass178,021 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    178,021 miles
    Test number
    312517145737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail178,021 miles (+7,658)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,021 miles
    Test number
    360027669490
    • 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass170,363 miles (+23,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    170,363 miles
    Test number
    170137945380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass146,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    146,508 miles
    Test number
    338307894485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail146,508 miles (+35,761)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,508 miles
    Test number
    726807594275
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass110,747 miles (+34,162)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    110,747 miles
    Test number
    378797483422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,585 miles (+24,844)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,585 miles
    Test number
    338332982287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,741 miles
    Test number
    365326081222
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T500 FVE

Does T500 FVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 FVE is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 FVE?
The MOT on T500 FVE is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 FVE done?
T500 FVE was recorded at 231,856 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 12,836 miles a year.
Has T500 FVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 FVE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 FVE 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 FVE find?
T500 FVE passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear hand brake low.

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