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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T500 LJOMOT history

T500 LJO is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 218,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
218,756 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 LJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 LJO was last recorded at 218,756 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,781 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,975 miles
Average per year
6,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,756 miles
  • 2025 – 216,781 miles
  • 2024 – 214,272 miles
  • 2023 – 208,337 miles
  • 2022 – 201,333 miles
  • 2021 – 193,533 miles
  • 2020 – 189,735 miles
  • 2019 – 181,932 miles
  • 2018 – 174,205 miles
  • 2017 – 167,801 miles
  • 2016 – 159,790 miles
  • 2015 – 154,379 miles
  • 2014 – 149,519 miles
  • 2013 – 142,005 miles
  • 2012 – 135,007 miles
  • 2011 – 121,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,756 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.

  • Corrosion to o/s/r brake back plate

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Corrosion to o/s/f brake back plate

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,756 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    218,756 miles
    Test number
    719517789578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass216,781 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    216,781 miles
    Test number
    712508349362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass214,272 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    214,272 miles
    Test number
    474476826097
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/r brake back plate
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  4. Fail214,270 miles (+5,933)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,270 miles
    Test number
    518326745300
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt missing rear seatbelts rock & roll bed seat down (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/r brake back plate
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  5. Pass208,337 miles (+203)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    208,337 miles
    Test number
    879372269542
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f brake back plate
    • AdvisoryMid exhaust deterioating
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake back plates corroded

  6. Fail208,134 miles (+6,801)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,134 miles
    Test number
    269736107375
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing not tested due to seats (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing not tested due to seats (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f brake back plate
    • AdvisoryMid exhaust deterioating
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake back plates corroded

  7. Pass201,333 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    201,333 miles
    Test number
    567054176311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f brake back plate
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/r brake back plate
    • AdvisoryKnock on road test o/s shock

  8. Fail201,316 miles (+7,783)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,316 miles
    Test number
    731756014929
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f brake back plate
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/r brake back plate

  9. Pass193,533 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    193,533 miles
    Test number
    721704881376
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f brake back plate
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/r brake back plate
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre close to wear markers 2mm

  10. Fail193,481 miles (+3,746)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,481 miles
    Test number
    395032163750
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both front headlights (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/f brake back plate
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s/r brake back plate
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre close to wear markers 2mm

  11. Pass189,735 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    189,735 miles
    Test number
    444448931614
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail189,735 miles (+7,803)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,735 miles
    Test number
    768480802821
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass181,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    181,932 miles
    Test number
    571353090256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail181,932 miles (+7,727)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,932 miles
    Test number
    394302492420
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass174,205 miles (+6,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    174,205 miles
    Test number
    118391046193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass167,801 miles (+8,011)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    167,801 miles
    Test number
    843618236353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass159,790 miles (+5,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    159,790 miles
    Test number
    253835520078
    • AdvisorySuspension lowered

  18. Pass154,379 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    154,379 miles
    Test number
    709732475099
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear cables corroding

  19. Fail154,378 miles (+4,859)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,378 miles
    Test number
    887620475096
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear cables corroding

  20. Pass149,519 miles (+7,514)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    149,519 miles
    Test number
    259072544044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnderside ofthis vechicle is covered with underbody plastic factory covers, so could not fully inspect

  21. Pass142,005 miles (+24)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    142,005 miles
    Test number
    125096963050
    • NoteStandard head lights now fitted
    • NoteTyres 205/65 16

  22. Fail141,981 miles (+6,974)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,981 miles
    Test number
    787965463047
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Fail135,007 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,007 miles
    Test number
    329830972078
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass135,007 miles (+13,279)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    135,007 miles
    Test number
    778650572029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass121,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    121,728 miles
    Test number
    615286041036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail121,728 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,728 miles
    Test number
    428186741056
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about T500 LJO

Does T500 LJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LJO is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 LJO?
The MOT on T500 LJO is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 LJO done?
T500 LJO was recorded at 218,756 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,466 miles a year.
Has T500 LJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 LJO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 LJO 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 LJO find?
T500 LJO passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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