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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,370 cc

T500 HLYMOT history

T500 HLY is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 236,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
236,882 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 HLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 HLY was last recorded at 236,882 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 7,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,931 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,951 miles
Average per year
10,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,882 miles
  • 2025 – 228,931 miles
  • 2024 – 216,184 miles
  • 2023 – 207,036 miles
  • 2022 – 197,454 miles
  • 2021 – 187,654 miles
  • 2020 – 181,184 miles
  • 2019 – 175,464 miles
  • 2018 – 164,672 miles
  • 2017 – 155,062 miles
  • 2016 – 142,543 miles
  • 2015 – 132,180 miles
  • 2014 – 124,469 miles
  • 2013 – 115,083 miles
  • 2012 – 103,389 miles
  • 2011 – 92,463 miles
  • 2010 – 78,825 miles
  • 2009 – 67,060 miles
  • 2008 – 55,562 miles
  • 2007 – 43,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,882 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,882 miles (+7,951)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    236,882 miles
    Test number
    967309522128
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass228,931 miles (+12,747)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    228,931 miles
    Test number
    773742035376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass216,184 miles (+9,148)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    216,184 miles
    Test number
    873425332759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass207,036 miles (+9,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    207,036 miles
    Test number
    368384305666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass197,454 miles (+9,800)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    197,454 miles
    Test number
    369041075108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass187,654 miles (+6,470)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    187,654 miles
    Test number
    144300591959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass181,184 miles (+5,720)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    181,184 miles
    Test number
    362914208861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass175,464 miles (+10,792)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,464 miles
    Test number
    557777278823
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust skin corroded

  9. Pass164,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    164,672 miles
    Test number
    169091185659
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low

  10. Fail164,672 miles (+9,610)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,672 miles
    Test number
    588893201536
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront tyres getting low

  11. Pass155,062 miles (+12,519)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    155,062 miles
    Test number
    118885674994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,543 miles (+10,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,543 miles
    Test number
    508348916796
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  13. Pass132,180 miles (+7,711)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    132,180 miles
    Test number
    641022749502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,469 miles (+9,386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    124,469 miles
    Test number
    945121594259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass115,083 miles (+11,694)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    115,083 miles
    Test number
    349791903377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight movment in the o.s.f steering inner tie bar

  16. Pass103,389 miles (+10,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,389 miles
    Test number
    248683692237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass92,463 miles (+445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    677404701316
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail92,018 miles (+13,193)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,018 miles
    Test number
    938620201362
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass78,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,825 miles
    Test number
    342401100315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,825 miles (+11,765)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,825 miles
    Test number
    493581100380
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass67,060 miles (+11,498)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    67,060 miles
    Test number
    984882009329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,562 miles (+12,121)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,562 miles
    Test number
    670646598207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,441 miles
    Test number
    804052507355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 HLY

Does T500 HLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 HLY is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 HLY?
The MOT on T500 HLY is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 HLY done?
T500 HLY was recorded at 236,882 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 10,216 miles a year.
Has T500 HLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 HLY has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on T500 HLY 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 HLY find?
T500 HLY passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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