
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
T500 KSWMOT history
T500 KSW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 143,292 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 143,292 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,849 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 KSW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 22 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 KSW was last recorded at 143,292 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 143,277 miles · 24 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 8,849 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,292 miles
- 2025 – 133,759 miles
- 2024 – 125,104 miles
- 2023 – 117,682 miles
- 2022 – 110,464 miles
- 2021 – 105,842 miles
- 2020 – 94,534 miles
- 2019 – 87,635 miles
- 2018 – 78,712 miles
- 2017 – 78,608 miles
- 2016 – 69,806 miles
- 2015 – 56,336 miles
- 2014 – 43,045 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake effort low, 51% imbalance
- AdvisoryUnderside has been heavily waxoyled front & rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust becoming corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,292 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 143,292 miles
- Test number
- 270120582676
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake effort low, 51% imbalance
- AdvisoryUnderside has been heavily waxoyled front & rear
Fail143,277 miles (+9,518)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,277 miles
- Test number
- 882375466021
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake effort low, only just met requirements
- AdvisoryUnderside has been heavily waxoyled front & rear
Pass133,759 miles (+15)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 133,759 miles
- Test number
- 244866834168
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner qtr (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside waxoyled
Fail133,744 miles (+8,640)12 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,744 miles
- Test number
- 597250681834
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested risk of oil contamination to brake tester (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and outer (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s/ab mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s/ab mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner qtr (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod joints (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/chassis sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass125,104 miles (+7,422)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 125,104 miles
- Test number
- 702889985598
- AdvisoryCHASSIS AND COMPONENTS COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
- AdvisoryEXHAUST SYSTEM DETERIORATED
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryVARIOUS CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND COMPONENTS
Pass117,682 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 117,682 miles
- Test number
- 771960915955
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust underside
Fail117,680 miles (+7,216)5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,680 miles
- Test number
- 739138036013
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front/ rear (0.1 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust underside
Pass110,464 miles (+151)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 110,464 miles
- Test number
- 891029464058
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sills becoming corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust becoming corroded
- AdvisoryHeat sheild slightly loose
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time off test
Fail110,313 miles (+4,471)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,313 miles
- Test number
- 984227093468
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sills becoming corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust becoming corroded
- AdvisoryHeat sheild slightly loose
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time off test
Pass105,842 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 105,842 miles
- Test number
- 114497377915
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly loose
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust becoming corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail105,842 miles (+11,308)1 dangerous6 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,842 miles
- Test number
- 410076505691
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust becoming corroded
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass94,534 miles (+6,899)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 94,534 miles
- Test number
- 556321720401
- AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass87,635 miles (+47)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 87,635 miles
- Test number
- 548469493264
- AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail87,588 miles (+8,876)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,588 miles
- Test number
- 520753003225
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,712 miles (+104)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 78,712 miles
- Test number
- 455506683510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,608 miles (+8,802)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,608 miles
- Test number
- 778101394280
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass69,806 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 69,806 miles
- Test number
- 261396370359
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail69,806 miles (+13,470)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,806 miles
- Test number
- 122533650142
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass56,336 miles (+13,291)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 56,336 miles
- Test number
- 856935233282
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d-bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
Fail43,045 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,045 miles
- Test number
- 479277834465
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,045 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 43,045 miles
- Test number
- 968127334320
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T500 KSW
- Does T500 KSW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 KSW is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 KSW?
- The MOT on T500 KSW is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 KSW done?
- T500 KSW was recorded at 143,292 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 8,849 miles a year.
- Has T500 KSW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 KSW has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 KSW 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 KSW find?
- T500 KSW passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret, and 2 more.
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