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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T500 JWBMOT history

T500 JWB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 191,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
191,003 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 JWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 JWB was last recorded at 191,003 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 4,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,017 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,986 miles
Average per year
11,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,003 miles
  • 2024 – 186,017 miles
  • 2023 – 183,081 miles
  • 2022 – 177,591 miles
  • 2021 – 172,865 miles
  • 2020 – 169,845 miles
  • 2019 – 164,552 miles
  • 2018 – 163,367 miles
  • 2017 – 143,854 miles
  • 2016 – 121,030 miles
  • 2015 – 94,457 miles
  • 2014 – 75,077 miles
  • 2013 – 57,838 miles
  • 2012 – 36,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,003 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear shocker dust covers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,003 miles (+4,986)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    191,003 miles
    Test number
    203590328066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass186,017 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    186,017 miles
    Test number
    460826072742
    • AdvisoryRear shocker dust covers corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencer corroded

  3. Fail186,015 miles (+2,934)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,015 miles
    Test number
    462686615868
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker dust covers corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencer corroded

  4. Pass183,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    183,081 miles
    Test number
    498986827601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail183,080 miles (+5,489)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,080 miles
    Test number
    982331723471
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass177,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    177,591 miles
    Test number
    765857380054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail177,591 miles (+4,726)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,591 miles
    Test number
    330451331847
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    172,865 miles
    Test number
    168338611409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail172,865 miles (+3,020)6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,865 miles
    Test number
    883309372852
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass169,845 miles (+5,293)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,845 miles
    Test number
    135388267968
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sytem corroded

  11. Pass164,552 miles (+1,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    164,552 miles
    Test number
    481904532152
    • AdvisoryBoth silencers outer skins corroded

  12. Pass163,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    163,367 miles
    Test number
    184878567732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail163,367 miles (+19,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,367 miles
    Test number
    170261474215
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass143,854 miles (+22,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    143,854 miles
    Test number
    708692287719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension top mount noisey in operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension top mount noisey in operation
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass121,030 miles (+26,573)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    121,030 miles
    Test number
    843238647696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,457 miles (+122)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,457 miles
    Test number
    637741645177
    • NoteDamage To O/S Undertray (Holled)
    • NoteN/S Headlamp Adjusted
    • NoteO/S Headlamp Adjusted
    • NoteRear Seat Back Not Fully Secure
    • NoteTow Ball Cover Fitted At Time Of Test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  17. Fail94,335 miles (+19,258)6 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,335 miles
    Test number
    607296435118
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • NoteDamage To O/S Undertray (Holled)
    • NoteN/S Headlamp Adjusted
    • NoteO/S Headlamp Adjusted
    • NoteRear Seat Back Not Fully Secure
    • NoteTow Ball Cover Fitted At Time Of Test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass75,077 miles (+17,239)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,077 miles
    Test number
    965504514120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,838 miles (+20,943)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    568002783054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,895 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,895 miles
    Test number
    419011472047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T500 JWB

Does T500 JWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 JWB is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 JWB?
The MOT on T500 JWB is valid until 2 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 JWB done?
T500 JWB was recorded at 191,003 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 11,291 miles a year.
Has T500 JWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 JWB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 JWB 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 JWB find?
T500 JWB passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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