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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T500 LLMMOT history

T500 LLM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 204,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
204,812 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 LLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 LLM was last recorded at 204,812 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,801 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
9,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,812 miles
  • 2024 – 202,384 miles
  • 2023 – 201,417 miles
  • 2020 – 199,383 miles
  • 2019 – 197,851 miles
  • 2018 – 196,238 miles
  • 2017 – 187,268 miles
  • 2016 – 171,059 miles
  • 2015 – 147,689 miles
  • 2014 – 126,717 miles
  • 2013 – 106,983 miles
  • 2012 – 95,502 miles
  • 2011 – 86,056 miles
  • 2009 – 61,585 miles
  • 2008 – 33,103 miles
  • 2007 – 26,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,812 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,812 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    204,812 miles
    Test number
    392871080721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail204,801 miles (+16)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,801 miles
    Test number
    156722788738
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail204,785 miles (+2,401)3 dangerous23 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,785 miles
    Test number
    584165128639
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryProduct on windscreen but not obstructing drivers view
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of possible corrosion
  4. Pass202,384 miles (+967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    202,384 miles
    Test number
    146792497740
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Underneath Vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. Pass201,417 miles (+2,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    201,417 miles
    Test number
    813546972432
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass199,383 miles (+1,532)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    199,383 miles
    Test number
    178887458192
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full body inspection
  7. Pass197,851 miles (+1,613)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    197,851 miles
    Test number
    128989110768
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass196,238 miles (+8,970)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    196,238 miles
    Test number
    758617952163
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass187,268 miles (+16,209)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    187,268 miles
    Test number
    374023599178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass171,059 miles (+23,370)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    171,059 miles
    Test number
    263049840503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,689 miles (+20,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    147,689 miles
    Test number
    585871855066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  12. Pass126,717 miles (+19,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    126,717 miles
    Test number
    548452754053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Pass106,983 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    106,983 miles
    Test number
    975212053080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail106,972 miles (+11,470)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,972 miles
    Test number
    537000053067
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass95,502 miles (+9,446)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,502 miles
    Test number
    146968142416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked outwith swept area
  16. Pass86,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,056 miles
    Test number
    189538731496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,056 miles (+24,471)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,056 miles
    Test number
    889378031083
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
  18. Fail61,585 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,585 miles
    Test number
    544456459170
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass61,585 miles (+28,482)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,585 miles
    Test number
    831326859164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,103 miles (+7,073)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,103 miles
    Test number
    304351658162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,030 miles (+616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,030 miles
    Test number
    751729547100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Fail25,414 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,414 miles
    Test number
    254303227127
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T500 LLM

Does T500 LLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 LLM expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 LLM?
The MOT on T500 LLM expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 LLM done?
T500 LLM was recorded at 204,812 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 9,725 miles a year.
Has T500 LLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 LLM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 LLM 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 LLM find?
T500 LLM passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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