
Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
T500 LJXMOT history
T500 LJX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 228,092 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 228,092 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,790 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 LJX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 28 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 LJX was last recorded at 228,092 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 227,720 miles · 7 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 372 miles
- Average per year
- 8,790 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 228,092 miles
- 2025 – 217,982 miles
- 2024 – 211,374 miles
- 2022 – 209,050 miles
- 2021 – 206,445 miles
- 2020 – 202,141 miles
- 2019 – 195,769 miles
- 2018 – 189,082 miles
- 2017 – 178,992 miles
- 2016 – 166,676 miles
- 2015 – 156,777 miles
- 2014 – 146,405 miles
- 2013 – 134,624 miles
- 2012 – 123,020 miles
- 2011 – 114,282 miles
- 2010 – 94,766 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Rear Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 17 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass228,092 miles (+372)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 228,092 miles
- Test number
- 561789835848
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail227,720 miles (+9,738)11 major1 repaired4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,720 miles
- Test number
- 458011603169
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS & OS split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NS & OS split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam Dipped beam turned off when full beam is turned on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Body panel insecure Panel below fuel filler flap (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NS & OS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low NS & OS (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured Within engine bay / battery tray (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS & OS perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroding
- AdvisoryFront grill broken and loose
- AdvisoryOffside Seepage from steering rack gaiter
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake cables corroding
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded NS & OS heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass217,982 miles (+6,608)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 217,982 miles
- Test number
- 472215472325
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass211,374 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 211,374 miles
- Test number
- 680838121311
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail211,372 miles (+2,322)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,372 miles
- Test number
- 181474428823
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass209,050 miles (+2,605)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 209,050 miles
- Test number
- 107192944867
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass206,445 miles (+4,304)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 206,445 miles
- Test number
- 276779307358
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass202,141 miles (+232)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 202,141 miles
- Test number
- 616491912177
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail201,909 miles (+6,140)8 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,909 miles
- Test number
- 190877844363
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam AIM NOT TESTED (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass195,769 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 195,769 miles
- Test number
- 199313465186
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail195,769 miles (+6,687)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,769 miles
- Test number
- 908379696991
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass189,082 miles (+10,090)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 189,082 miles
- Test number
- 900293853445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,992 miles (+12,316)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 178,992 miles
- Test number
- 258094335609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,676 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 166,676 miles
- Test number
- 219583984786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,675 miles (+9,898)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,675 miles
- Test number
- 992566961285
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass156,777 miles (+10,372)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 156,777 miles
- Test number
- 730116022530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,405 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 146,405 miles
- Test number
- 107532834397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,403 miles (+11,779)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,403 miles
- Test number
- 168521034370
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass134,624 miles (+11,604)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 134,624 miles
- Test number
- 735351013352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,020 miles (+8,738)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 123,020 miles
- Test number
- 246938932378
- 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)
Pass114,282 miles (+19,516)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 114,282 miles
- Test number
- 209361621345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,766 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 94,766 miles
- Test number
- 433051720467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 LJX
- Does T500 LJX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LJX is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 LJX?
- The MOT on T500 LJX is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 LJX done?
- T500 LJX was recorded at 228,092 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 8,790 miles a year.
- Has T500 LJX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 LJX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 LJX 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 LJX find?
- T500 LJX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded.
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