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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T500 LOKMOT history

T500 LOK is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 203,672 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
203,672 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 LOK
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
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 LOK was last recorded at 203,672 miles on 5 May 2026, 5,592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,080 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,592 miles
Average per year
8,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,672 miles
  • 2025 – 198,080 miles
  • 2024 – 191,700 miles
  • 2023 – 188,262 miles
  • 2022 – 183,504 miles
  • 2021 – 174,893 miles
  • 2020 – 167,627 miles
  • 2019 – 161,242 miles
  • 2018 – 154,042 miles
  • 2017 – 146,257 miles
  • 2016 – 135,884 miles
  • 2015 – 128,860 miles
  • 2014 – 120,371 miles
  • 2013 – 110,669 miles
  • 2012 – 100,169 miles
  • 2011 – 74,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,672 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer deteriorated
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,672 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    203,672 miles
    Test number
    937605766414
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail203,672 miles (+5,592)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,672 miles
    Test number
    355789423790
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,080 miles (+6,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    198,080 miles
    Test number
    210489747893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass191,700 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    191,700 miles
    Test number
    775495008706
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail191,700 miles (+23)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,700 miles
    Test number
    225350196953
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Fail191,677 miles (+3,415)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,677 miles
    Test number
    864771521665
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass188,262 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    188,262 miles
    Test number
    844466230195
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  8. Fail188,260 miles (+4,756)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,260 miles
    Test number
    905755059199
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield loose

  9. Pass183,504 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    183,504 miles
    Test number
    230968735669
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail183,503 miles (+8,610)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,503 miles
    Test number
    155936959938
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass174,893 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    174,893 miles
    Test number
    376628519173
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail174,892 miles (+7,265)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,892 miles
    Test number
    667846375646
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass167,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    167,627 miles
    Test number
    246131201626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail167,625 miles (+6,383)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,625 miles
    Test number
    515774619157
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass161,242 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    161,242 miles
    Test number
    161917302776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail161,226 miles (+7,184)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,226 miles
    Test number
    773914969272
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMIL light on

  17. Pass154,042 miles (+7,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    154,042 miles
    Test number
    409812881524
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  18. Pass146,257 miles (+10,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    146,257 miles
    Test number
    963397766857
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise heard from nearside front when driving into mot bay ... nothing found during inspection

  19. Pass135,884 miles (+7,024)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    135,884 miles
    Test number
    873967041759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass128,860 miles (+8,489)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    475212775037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,371 miles
    Test number
    795931674027
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail120,371 miles (+9,702)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,371 miles
    Test number
    797129464089
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass110,669 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    110,669 miles
    Test number
    906241883012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc's slightly worn
    • NoteRear brake disc's slightly worn

  24. Fail110,669 miles (+10,500)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,669 miles
    Test number
    839781283070
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront brake disc's slightly worn
    • NoteRear brake disc's slightly worn

  25. Pass100,169 miles (+26,040)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,169 miles
    Test number
    245193182001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,129 miles
    Test number
    926816661027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 LOK

Does T500 LOK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LOK is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 LOK?
The MOT on T500 LOK is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 LOK done?
T500 LOK was recorded at 203,672 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 8,544 miles a year.
Has T500 LOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 LOK has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 LOK 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 LOK find?
T500 LOK passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central exhaust silencer deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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