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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T500 JDBMOT history

T500 JDB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 196,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
196,973 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 JDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
4 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 JDB was last recorded at 196,973 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,967 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
8,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,973 miles
  • 2024 – 192,740 miles
  • 2023 – 188,018 miles
  • 2022 – 181,315 miles
  • 2021 – 174,816 miles
  • 2020 – 168,730 miles
  • 2019 – 159,974 miles
  • 2018 – 151,571 miles
  • 2017 – 144,524 miles
  • 2016 – 138,618 miles
  • 2015 – 129,821 miles
  • 2014 – 121,126 miles
  • 2013 – 107,007 miles
  • 2012 – 106,855 miles
  • 2011 – 102,644 miles
  • 2010 – 94,115 miles
  • 2009 – 84,555 miles
  • 2008 – 79,619 miles
  • 2007 – 57,938 miles
  • 2006 – 40,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,973 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

33 tests since 28 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,973 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    196,973 miles
    Test number
    843033064407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail196,967 miles (+4,227)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,967 miles
    Test number
    904475683334
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged broke (1.1.15 (a))

  3. Pass192,740 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    192,740 miles
    Test number
    624196163800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail192,739 miles (+4,721)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,739 miles
    Test number
    330979497164
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass188,018 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    188,018 miles
    Test number
    692420723832
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail188,017 miles (+6,702)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,017 miles
    Test number
    584280139644
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass181,315 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    181,315 miles
    Test number
    156978577874
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail181,314 miles (+6,498)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,314 miles
    Test number
    845812323736
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass174,816 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    174,816 miles
    Test number
    324995539058
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

  10. Fail174,815 miles (+6,085)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,815 miles
    Test number
    426740952746
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall

  11. Pass168,730 miles (+8,756)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,730 miles
    Test number
    410360607249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass159,974 miles (+8,403)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    159,974 miles
    Test number
    435674366202
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass151,571 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    151,571 miles
    Test number
    972796249175
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail151,560 miles (+7,036)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,560 miles
    Test number
    973782439332
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass144,524 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,524 miles
    Test number
    745052139947
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs slight adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Fail144,524 miles (+5,906)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,524 miles
    Test number
    121376615530
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryParking brake needs slight adjustment
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  17. Pass138,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    262494542750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail138,618 miles (+8,797)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,618 miles
    Test number
    988113494742
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass129,821 miles (+48)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    129,821 miles
    Test number
    271762793888
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised outer tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Fail129,773 miles (+8,647)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,773 miles
    Test number
    918227252022
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised outer tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Pass121,126 miles (+14,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    121,126 miles
    Test number
    595877814334
    • NoteN/s/r tyre condition

  22. Pass107,007 miles (+152)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,007 miles
    Test number
    799127723126
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn

  23. Pass106,855 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    106,855 miles
    Test number
    168545132346
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NoteCenter seat belt slight fluffing row 1
    • NoteUnder tray rear inscure

  24. Fail106,855 miles (+4,211)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,855 miles
    Test number
    745512012315
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on
    • NotePlastic under tray inscure rear
    • NoteSlight fluffing row 1 center seatbelt

  25. Pass102,644 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,644 miles
    Test number
    519841421399
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear plastic under tray inscure

  26. Fail102,643 miles (+8,528)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,643 miles
    Test number
    268188611322
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear plastic under tray inscure

  27. Pass94,115 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,115 miles
    Test number
    454780520412
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  28. Fail94,014 miles (+9,459)8 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,014 miles
    Test number
    660084880257
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect rear seatbelts

  29. Pass84,555 miles (+4,936)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,555 miles
    Test number
    394158989231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass79,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    79,619 miles
    Test number
    722769398287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail79,619 miles (+21,681)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,619 miles
    Test number
    964179198282
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  32. Pass57,938 miles (+17,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,938 miles
    Test number
    432262087211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass40,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    40,390 miles
    Test number
    630371406383
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about T500 JDB

Does T500 JDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 JDB is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 JDB?
The MOT on T500 JDB is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 JDB done?
T500 JDB was recorded at 196,973 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 8,233 miles a year.
Has T500 JDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 JDB has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 JDB 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 JDB find?
T500 JDB passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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