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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T500 LMUMOT history

T500 LMU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 112,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,160 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 LMU
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
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 LMU was last recorded at 112,160 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 4,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,065 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,095 miles
Average per year
4,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,160 miles
  • 2025 – 108,065 miles
  • 2024 – 103,944 miles
  • 2023 – 96,434 miles
  • 2022 – 85,755 miles
  • 2021 – 80,076 miles
  • 2020 – 75,634 miles
  • 2019 – 73,475 miles
  • 2018 – 69,787 miles
  • 2017 – 67,075 miles
  • 2016 – 63,588 miles
  • 2015 – 61,292 miles
  • 2014 – 58,576 miles
  • 2013 – 56,759 miles
  • 2012 – 54,594 miles
  • 2011 – 49,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,160 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,160 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,160 miles
    Test number
    233750087908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,065 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,065 miles
    Test number
    926857635207
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail108,064 miles (+4,120)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,064 miles
    Test number
    394099548502
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass103,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,944 miles
    Test number
    742046232725
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail103,944 miles (+7,510)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,944 miles
    Test number
    458057508987
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass96,434 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,434 miles
    Test number
    882254366664
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail96,434 miles (+10,679)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,434 miles
    Test number
    281138839739
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass85,755 miles (+5,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    85,755 miles
    Test number
    809789149915
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass80,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,076 miles
    Test number
    104350245756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail80,070 miles (+4,436)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,070 miles
    Test number
    524219568666
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass75,634 miles (+2,159)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,634 miles
    Test number
    863693241220
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass73,475 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,475 miles
    Test number
    278764723750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,787 miles (+2,712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,787 miles
    Test number
    364793878674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass67,075 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    67,075 miles
    Test number
    234413871058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,588 miles (+2,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    63,588 miles
    Test number
    928941200289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass61,292 miles (+2,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    61,292 miles
    Test number
    395845544195
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass58,576 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,576 miles
    Test number
    807395364261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,759 miles (+2,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,759 miles
    Test number
    958589663201
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass54,594 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,594 miles
    Test number
    475382672297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,118 miles
    Test number
    168994441286
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T500 LMU

Does T500 LMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LMU is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 LMU?
The MOT on T500 LMU is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 LMU done?
T500 LMU was recorded at 112,160 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 4,257 miles a year.
Has T500 LMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 LMU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 LMU 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 LMU find?
T500 LMU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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