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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T500 LRWMOT history

T500 LRW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 249,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
249,712 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 LRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
27 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 LRW was last recorded at 249,712 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 1,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,746 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,966 miles
Average per year
11,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 249,712 miles
  • 2025 – 247,746 miles
  • 2023 – 246,652 miles
  • 2022 – 240,665 miles
  • 2021 – 214,964 miles
  • 2019 – 196,301 miles
  • 2018 – 188,515 miles
  • 2017 – 184,343 miles
  • 2016 – 183,277 miles
  • 2015 – 172,878 miles
  • 2014 – 163,202 miles
  • 2013 – 154,645 miles
  • 2012 – 115,195 miles
  • 2011 – 94,267 miles
  • 2010 – 68,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,712 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroding
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,712 miles (+1,966)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    249,712 miles
    Test number
    688329293480
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass247,746 miles (+1,094)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    247,746 miles
    Test number
    729346526363
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass246,652 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    246,652 miles
    Test number
    127777686728
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail246,652 miles (+5,987)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,652 miles
    Test number
    662836197833
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass240,665 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    240,665 miles
    Test number
    626127204747
    • 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))

  6. Fail240,654 miles (+25,690)1 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,654 miles
    Test number
    363793231960
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass214,964 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    214,964 miles
    Test number
    736657068765
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft bearing slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Fail214,964 miles (+18,663)9 major3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,964 miles
    Test number
    902237699913
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft bearing slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Pass196,301 miles (+7,786)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    196,301 miles
    Test number
    386730036383
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass188,515 miles (+4,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    188,515 miles
    Test number
    699174412625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass184,343 miles (+1,066)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    184,343 miles
    Test number
    199837781566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass183,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    183,277 miles
    Test number
    603646418260
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  13. Fail183,277 miles (+10,399)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,277 miles
    Test number
    329300653593
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  14. Pass172,878 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    172,878 miles
    Test number
    395008195165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll brake discs ridged

  15. Fail172,869 miles (+9,667)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,869 miles
    Test number
    799398295133
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll brake discs ridged

  16. Pass163,202 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    163,202 miles
    Test number
    427363504251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEML ON

  17. Fail163,202 miles (+8,557)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,202 miles
    Test number
    939483604277
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEML ON

  18. Pass154,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    154,645 miles
    Test number
    237395003271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail154,645 miles (+39,450)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,645 miles
    Test number
    456575403289
    • Repaired at testNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass115,195 miles (+20,928)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    115,195 miles
    Test number
    877700242166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,267 miles (+25,673)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    94,267 miles
    Test number
    625334431199
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads look low and rear brake discs worn and lipped/wipers smeary and chip in windscreen

  22. Pass68,594 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,594 miles
    Test number
    314880990037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,185 miles2 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,185 miles
    Test number
    670683280097
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T500 LRW

Does T500 LRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LRW is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 LRW?
The MOT on T500 LRW is valid until 12 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 LRW done?
T500 LRW was recorded at 249,712 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 11,422 miles a year.
Has T500 LRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 LRW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 LRW 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 LRW find?
T500 LRW passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust silencer corroding, and 1 more.

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