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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 LOXMOT history

T500 LOX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
177,148 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 LOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 LOX was last recorded at 177,148 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,148 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,148 miles
  • 2025 – 168,135 miles
  • 2024 – 166,141 miles
  • 2023 – 165,532 miles
  • 2022 – 163,185 miles
  • 2021 – 158,899 miles
  • 2019 – 155,095 miles
  • 2018 – 153,025 miles
  • 2017 – 146,841 miles
  • 2016 – 142,627 miles
  • 2015 – 129,454 miles
  • 2014 – 114,261 miles
  • 2013 – 111,411 miles
  • 2012 – 98,267 miles
  • 2011 – 83,291 miles
  • 2010 – 67,221 miles
  • 2009 – 45,620 miles
  • 2008 – 27,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,148 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective Last mount on silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,148 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    177,148 miles
    Test number
    744654383752
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail177,148 miles (+9,013)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,148 miles
    Test number
    339245525411
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235 55 17 103w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass168,135 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,135 miles
    Test number
    394899362478
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Last mount on silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded
  4. Fail168,135 miles (+1,994)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,135 miles
    Test number
    967024236810
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Last mount on silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded
  5. Pass166,141 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    166,141 miles
    Test number
    598439244039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass165,532 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    165,532 miles
    Test number
    265524446523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,185 miles (+4,286)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    163,185 miles
    Test number
    405658739083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass158,899 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    158,899 miles
    Test number
    570631395144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,095 miles (+2,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,095 miles
    Test number
    711839924790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass153,025 miles (+6,184)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    153,025 miles
    Test number
    524521378739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,841 miles (+4,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    146,841 miles
    Test number
    712280656258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass142,627 miles (+897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    142,627 miles
    Test number
    855900289495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  13. Pass141,730 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    141,730 miles
    Test number
    278817826603
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  14. Fail141,728 miles (+12,274)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,728 miles
    Test number
    524624715998
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  15. Pass129,454 miles (+178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    129,454 miles
    Test number
    978741895028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  16. Fail129,276 miles (+15,015)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,276 miles
    Test number
    196394685016
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  17. Pass114,261 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    114,261 miles
    Test number
    246646384072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,209 miles (+2,798)5 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,209 miles
    Test number
    639674384048
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass111,411 miles (+476)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,411 miles
    Test number
    167866173281
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Fail110,935 miles (+12,668)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,935 miles
    Test number
    539326263247
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass98,267 miles (+14,976)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,267 miles
    Test number
    128795662211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,291 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    398365651215
    • NoteWindscreen cracked n/s top corner
  23. Fail83,291 miles (+16,070)4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    896615851263
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteWindscreen cracked n/s top corner
  24. Pass67,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    67,221 miles
    Test number
    464071950259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,221 miles (+21,601)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,221 miles
    Test number
    203011150278
    • FailureNearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
  26. Pass45,620 miles (+18,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,620 miles
    Test number
    434599029298
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  27. Pass27,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    27,198 miles
    Test number
    100548028268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 LOX

Does T500 LOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LOX is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 LOX?
The MOT on T500 LOX is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 LOX done?
T500 LOX was recorded at 177,148 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 8,547 miles a year.
Has T500 LOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 LOX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 LOX 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 LOX find?
T500 LOX passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting area, and 2 more.

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