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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T500 LJRMOT history

T500 LJR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 195,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
195,146 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 LJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 LJR was last recorded at 195,146 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,775 miles · 5 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
371 miles
Average per year
11,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,146 miles
  • 2025 – 178,497 miles
  • 2024 – 162,629 miles
  • 2023 – 150,541 miles
  • 2022 – 132,109 miles
  • 2021 – 112,093 miles
  • 2020 – 99,447 miles
  • 2019 – 91,283 miles
  • 2018 – 84,053 miles
  • 2017 – 77,215 miles
  • 2016 – 70,320 miles
  • 2015 – 63,468 miles
  • 2014 – 57,983 miles
  • 2013 – 48,887 miles
  • 2012 – 38,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,146 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,146 miles (+371)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    195,146 miles
    Test number
    736791103225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail194,775 miles (+16,278)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,775 miles
    Test number
    161408929240
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass178,497 miles (+15,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    178,497 miles
    Test number
    188805768067
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass162,629 miles (+12,088)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    162,629 miles
    Test number
    656892401357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,541 miles (+18,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,541 miles
    Test number
    608638194580
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass132,109 miles (+20,016)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,109 miles
    Test number
    581426403937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,093 miles (+12,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,093 miles
    Test number
    689123714519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass99,447 miles (+8,164)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,447 miles
    Test number
    643785465660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass91,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,283 miles
    Test number
    966186262099
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail91,282 miles (+7,229)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,282 miles
    Test number
    118215755207
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass84,053 miles (+6,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    84,053 miles
    Test number
    351847508889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inner (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,215 miles
    Test number
    249626118551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,214 miles (+6,894)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,214 miles
    Test number
    621713764203
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass70,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,320 miles
    Test number
    864089524589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,320 miles (+6,852)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,320 miles
    Test number
    577836674063
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass63,468 miles (+5,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,468 miles
    Test number
    630838625409
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBack box of exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres smooth inner edge of tyres

  17. Pass57,983 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,983 miles
    Test number
    219169854238
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  18. Fail57,982 miles (+9,095)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,982 miles
    Test number
    866579154292
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureTyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  19. Pass48,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,887 miles
    Test number
    827306063243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,883 miles (+10,881)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,883 miles
    Test number
    747976863238
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  21. Pass38,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    38,002 miles
    Test number
    118553062276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 LJR

Does T500 LJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LJR is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 LJR?
The MOT on T500 LJR is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 LJR done?
T500 LJR was recorded at 195,146 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 11,230 miles a year.
Has T500 LJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 LJR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 LJR 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 LJR find?
T500 LJR passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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