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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass228,092 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. Pass189,082 miles (+10,090)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    189,082 miles
    Test number
    900293853445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass178,992 miles (+12,316)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    178,992 miles
    Test number
    258094335609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass166,676 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    166,676 miles
    Test number
    219583984786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass156,777 miles (+10,372)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    156,777 miles
    Test number
    730116022530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass146,405 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    146,405 miles
    Test number
    107532834397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass134,624 miles (+11,604)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    134,624 miles
    Test number
    735351013352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass114,282 miles (+19,516)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    114,282 miles
    Test number
    209361621345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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