Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
T500 LMAMOT history
T500 LMA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 196,742 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 196,742 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,731 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 LMA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 LMA was last recorded at 196,742 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 4,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 192,213 miles · 4 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,529 miles
- Average per year
- 6,731 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,742 miles
- 2025 – 192,213 miles
- 2024 – 188,515 miles
- 2023 – 182,938 miles
- 2022 – 175,681 miles
- 2021 – 174,533 miles
- 2020 – 174,089 miles
- 2019 – 171,915 miles
- 2018 – 168,307 miles
- 2017 – 157,382 miles
- 2016 – 135,475 miles
- 2015 – 123,326 miles
- 2014 – 120,087 miles
- 2013 – 117,879 miles
- 2012 – 105,055 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,742 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 20 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,742 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 196,742 miles
- Test number
- 408131147430
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail196,742 miles (+4,529)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,742 miles
- Test number
- 575244305289
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass192,213 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 192,213 miles
- Test number
- 330412448924
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail192,213 miles (+3,698)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,213 miles
- Test number
- 783871671471
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass188,515 miles (+104)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 188,515 miles
- Test number
- 189995700749
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Fail188,411 miles (+5,473)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,411 miles
- Test number
- 197482147898
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing x3 (7.1.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass182,938 miles (+70)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 182,938 miles
- Test number
- 384982907264
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail182,868 miles (+7,187)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,868 miles
- Test number
- 437154187413
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass175,681 miles (+1,148)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 175,681 miles
- Test number
- 182791448633
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass174,533 miles (+444)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 174,533 miles
- Test number
- 400776188641
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass174,089 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 174,089 miles
- Test number
- 674074421755
- AdvisoryFront Adv both front aims slightly low..........
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv rear brake pads getting worn...... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail174,089 miles (+2,174)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,089 miles
- Test number
- 990000161880
- Repaired at testHorn not working Horn inop........ (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Adv both front aims slightly low..........
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv rear brake pads getting worn...... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass171,915 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 171,915 miles
- Test number
- 985073425371
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Fail171,907 miles (+3,600)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,907 miles
- Test number
- 149787420695
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess slight play (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Pass168,307 miles (+10,925)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 168,307 miles
- Test number
- 432267477927
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass157,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 157,382 miles
- Test number
- 481132570328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,382 miles (+21,907)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,382 miles
- Test number
- 209525830707
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass135,475 miles (+12,149)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 135,475 miles
- Test number
- 591344022824
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,326 miles (+3,239)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 123,326 miles
- Test number
- 148569165083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,087 miles (+2,208)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 120,087 miles
- Test number
- 166297274095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,879 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,879 miles
- Test number
- 295590673460
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass117,879 miles (+12,824)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 117,879 miles
- Test number
- 657710473176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 105,055 miles
- Test number
- 645082572100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 LMA
- Does T500 LMA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LMA is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 LMA?
- The MOT on T500 LMA is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 LMA done?
- T500 LMA was recorded at 196,742 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,731 miles a year.
- Has T500 LMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 LMA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 LMA 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 LMA find?
- T500 LMA passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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