Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
T500 LRAMOT history
T500 LRA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 386,401 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 386,401 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 16,262 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 LRA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 11 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 LRA was last recorded at 386,401 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 386,133 miles · 25 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 268 miles
- Average per year
- 16,262 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 386,401 miles
- 2025 – 376,006 miles
- 2024 – 367,074 miles
- 2023 – 358,593 miles
- 2022 – 350,455 miles
- 2020 – 347,981 miles
- 2019 – 345,832 miles
- 2018 – 345,012 miles
- 2017 – 340,151 miles
- 2016 – 334,266 miles
- 2015 – 325,367 miles
- 2014 – 319,627 miles
- 2013 – 303,615 miles
- 2012 – 287,460 miles
- 2011 – 240,717 miles
- 2010 – 189,418 miles
- 2009 – 151,371 miles
- 2008 – 120,844 miles
- 2007 – 80,351 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass386,401 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass386,401 miles (+268)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 386,401 miles
- Test number
- 765075742979
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail386,133 miles (+10,127)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 386,133 miles
- Test number
- 764346432841
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass376,006 miles (+8,932)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 376,006 miles
- Test number
- 470087859897
- 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))
Pass367,074 miles (+8,481)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 367,074 miles
- Test number
- 685878134893
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass358,593 miles (+239)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 358,593 miles
- Test number
- 836826328325
- 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))
Fail358,354 miles (+7,899)5 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 358,354 miles
- Test number
- 823092807108
- 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 Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
- 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))
Pass350,455 miles (+2,474)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 350,455 miles
- Test number
- 693672798063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass347,981 miles (+2,149)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 347,981 miles
- Test number
- 133253808915
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Pass345,832 miles (+820)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 345,832 miles
- Test number
- 761205543014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass345,012 miles (+4,861)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 345,012 miles
- Test number
- 392481720235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass340,151 miles (+5,885)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 340,151 miles
- Test number
- 659282272926
- Advisory78,000 mille engine fitted
Pass334,266 miles (+8,899)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 334,266 miles
- Test number
- 372118680099
- AdvisoryCuts to both front tyres
- AdvisoryOffside front drive shaft boot deteriorated
Pass325,367 miles (+5,740)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 325,367 miles
- Test number
- 379943275164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust back box outer skin corroded
Pass319,627 miles (+16,012)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 319,627 miles
- Test number
- 286533464108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass303,615 miles (+24)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 303,615 miles
- Test number
- 668870733187
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail303,591 miles (+16,131)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 303,591 miles
- Test number
- 229049013145
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass287,460 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 287,460 miles
- Test number
- 528290052133
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Fail287,460 miles (+46,743)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 287,460 miles
- Test number
- 966180852182
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Fail240,717 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,717 miles
- Test number
- 159725151172
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass240,717 miles (+51,299)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 240,717 miles
- Test number
- 287685251161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,418 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 189,418 miles
- Test number
- 680591340141
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail189,373 miles (+38,002)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,373 miles
- Test number
- 772341940179
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass151,371 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2010
- Odometer
- 151,371 miles
- Test number
- 271928219436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,342 miles (+30,498)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,342 miles
- Test number
- 684397619135
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass120,844 miles (+94)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2009
- Odometer
- 120,844 miles
- Test number
- 252987718445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,750 miles (+40,399)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,750 miles
- Test number
- 674656018111
- FailureNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Pass80,351 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 80,351 miles
- Test number
- 274945037445
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Questions about T500 LRA
- Does T500 LRA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LRA is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 LRA?
- The MOT on T500 LRA is valid until 12 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 LRA done?
- T500 LRA was recorded at 386,401 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 16,262 miles a year.
- Has T500 LRA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 LRA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 LRA 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 LRA find?
- T500 LRA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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