Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T500 LLAMOT history
T500 LLA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 167,088 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 167,088 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 968 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 LLA
- 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
- 5 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 LLA was last recorded at 167,088 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 2,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Jun 2009: 29,937 miles, lower than 151,030 miles on 17 Jun 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 165,031 miles · 22 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,057 miles
- Average per year
- 968 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,088 miles
- 2025 – 165,031 miles
- 2024 – 162,547 miles
- 2023 – 159,326 miles
- 2022 – 159,314 miles
- 2021 – 150,000 miles
- 2020 – 138,745 miles
- 2019 – 125,580 miles
- 2018 – 120,566 miles
- 2017 – 115,097 miles
- 2016 – 110,407 miles
- 2015 – 101,935 miles
- 2013 – 96,894 miles
- 2012 – 89,068 miles
- 2011 – 82,101 miles
- 2009 – 29,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,088 miles
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust: silencer deteriorated but gas tight.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. No lockup on nearside and effort low. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working nearside, high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Both front wheels running close to inner wings/arch's and shockers
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,088 miles (+2,057)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 167,088 miles
- Test number
- 368867590127
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust: silencer deteriorated but gas tight.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake requirements only just met. No lockup on nearside and effort low. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working nearside, high level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass165,031 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 165,031 miles
- Test number
- 120786000543
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail165,031 miles (+2,484)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,031 miles
- Test number
- 977076820981
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 162,547 miles
- Test number
- 373694968182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,547 miles (+3,221)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,547 miles
- Test number
- 546498304911
- MajorMain beam tell-tale not working on all the time (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass159,326 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 159,326 miles
- Test number
- 642177219205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail159,314 miles (+9,314)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,314 miles
- Test number
- 991335922807
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 150,000 miles
- Test number
- 333067072584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,000 miles (+11,255)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,000 miles
- Test number
- 487223599421
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Pass138,745 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 138,745 miles
- Test number
- 907070139262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,744 miles (+13,164)4 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,744 miles
- Test number
- 179231139709
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,580 miles (+5,014)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 125,580 miles
- Test number
- 317583982734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,566 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 120,566 miles
- Test number
- 561546683013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,495 miles (+5,398)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,495 miles
- Test number
- 964058821474
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass115,097 miles (+5)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 115,097 miles
- Test number
- 268386153699
- AdvisoryBoth front wheels running close to inner wings/arch's and shockers
- AdvisoryFront number plate borderline
- AdvisoryCondition and movement in n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushs
- AdvisoryCondition o/s/f seat
- AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryFluctuation on rear brakes
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge
- AdvisoryO/s/f bottom ball joint rubber starting to split
Fail115,092 miles (+4,685)1 failure9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,092 miles
- Test number
- 728376299225
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth front wheels running close to inner wings/arch's and shockers
- AdvisoryFront number plate borderline
- AdvisoryCondition and movement in n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushs
- AdvisoryCondition o/s/f seat
- AdvisoryCorrosion on exhaust
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryFluctuation on rear brakes
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre only just legal 1.6mm inner edge
- AdvisoryO/s/f bottom ball joint rubber starting to split
Pass110,407 miles (+8,472)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 110,407 miles
- Test number
- 618961238893
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt plastic casing damaged (5.2.2a)
Pass101,935 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 101,935 miles
- Test number
- 817372533690
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail101,935 miles (+643)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,935 miles
- Test number
- 502421211237
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,292 miles (+4,398)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 101,292 miles
- Test number
- 247702115054
- NoteO/s/ sid miror cover missing
Pass96,894 miles (+7,826)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 96,894 miles
- Test number
- 199143243318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,068 miles (+6,967)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 89,068 miles
- Test number
- 626783562319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass82,101 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 82,101 miles
- Test number
- 947005361366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,086 miles (+6,268)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,086 miles
- Test number
- 498685061430
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass75,818 miles (+333)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 75,818 miles
- Test number
- 939628481149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,485 miles (+45,548)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,485 miles
- Test number
- 207171581437
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass29,937 miles (-121,093)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 29,937 miles
- Test number
- 373613779109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,030 miles1 dangerous10 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,030 miles
- Test number
- 552288269151
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about T500 LLA
- Does T500 LLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LLA is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 LLA?
- The MOT on T500 LLA is valid until 21 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 LLA done?
- T500 LLA was recorded at 167,088 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 968 miles a year.
- Has T500 LLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 LLA has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 LLA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T500 LLA find?
- T500 LLA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust: silencer deteriorated but gas tight.; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.
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