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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T500 LDRMOT history

T500 LDR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,791 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
117,791 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 LDR
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
28 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 LDR was last recorded at 117,791 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 6,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,670 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,121 miles
Average per year
4,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,791 miles
  • 2025 – 111,670 miles
  • 2024 – 105,577 miles
  • 2023 – 99,468 miles
  • 2022 – 92,634 miles
  • 2021 – 87,098 miles
  • 2020 – 81,348 miles
  • 2019 – 77,210 miles
  • 2018 – 73,136 miles
  • 2016 – 68,361 miles
  • 2015 – 64,049 miles
  • 2014 – 60,270 miles
  • 2013 – 55,679 miles
  • 2012 – 49,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,791 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Prescribed Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Prescribed Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,791 miles (+6,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    117,791 miles
    Test number
    728375870331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Prescribed Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Prescribed Area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass111,670 miles (+135)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,670 miles
    Test number
    629386989150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail111,535 miles (+5,958)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    657742398887
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both top brake lights flash when foot brake in engaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,577 miles (+6,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,577 miles
    Test number
    432103956528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Early attention required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass99,468 miles (+6,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    857922522323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass92,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,634 miles
    Test number
    897172564276
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Fail92,634 miles (+5,536)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,634 miles
    Test number
    389819719382
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass87,098 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    438837553020
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crash bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail87,098 miles (+5,750)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    356420709286
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crash bar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    81,348 miles
    Test number
    633070037296
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail81,348 miles (+4,138)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,348 miles
    Test number
    980043462486
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,210 miles
    Test number
    768140044431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,210 miles (+4,074)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,210 miles
    Test number
    664586065954
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass73,136 miles (+4,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,136 miles
    Test number
    293854676235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass68,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,361 miles
    Test number
    718792293598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded

  16. Fail68,361 miles (+4,312)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,361 miles
    Test number
    653266634227
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded

  17. Pass64,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,049 miles
    Test number
    297839385497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail64,049 miles (+3,779)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,049 miles
    Test number
    828089485149
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass60,270 miles (+4,591)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,270 miles
    Test number
    376615104203
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer part worn

  20. Pass55,679 miles (+5,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,679 miles
    Test number
    869050313238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail49,974 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,974 miles
    Test number
    436323112296
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass49,974 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,974 miles
    Test number
    519083412285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T500 LDR

Does T500 LDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LDR is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 LDR?
The MOT on T500 LDR is valid until 15 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 LDR done?
T500 LDR was recorded at 117,791 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,956 miles a year.
Has T500 LDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 LDR has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 LDR 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 LDR find?
T500 LDR passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened prescribed area; offside front macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened prescribed area.

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