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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,461 cc

T500 LTAMOT history

T500 LTA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 425,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
425,264 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 LTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 LTA was last recorded at 425,264 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 1,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
423,961 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,303 miles
Average per year
3,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 425,264 miles
  • 2025 – 423,961 miles
  • 2024 – 421,799 miles
  • 2023 – 415,822 miles
  • 2022 – 415,730 miles
  • 2021 – 415,296 miles
  • 2020 – 413,662 miles
  • 2019 – 410,688 miles
  • 2018 – 405,097 miles
  • 2017 – 398,982 miles
  • 2016 – 397,028 miles
  • 2015 – 396,880 miles
  • 2014 – 395,179 miles
  • 2013 – 387,745 miles
  • 2012 – 381,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass425,264 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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass425,264 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    425,264 miles
    Test number
    360878770820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass423,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    423,961 miles
    Test number
    704992734412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail423,961 miles (+2,162)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    423,961 miles
    Test number
    561846624240
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass421,799 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    421,799 miles
    Test number
    249948451239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass415,822 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    415,822 miles
    Test number
    463318338896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass415,730 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    415,730 miles
    Test number
    189948193855
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail415,728 miles (+432)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    415,728 miles
    Test number
    716654059997
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass415,296 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    415,296 miles
    Test number
    115183957710
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail415,296 miles (+1,634)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    415,296 miles
    Test number
    633277559258
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass413,662 miles (+2,974)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    413,662 miles
    Test number
    160363828881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s seem almost new (n\s may have sticky sliders ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o\s pads ok (n\s had not adjusted cable was stuck ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass410,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    410,688 miles
    Test number
    561099593054
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail410,688 miles (+5,591)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    410,688 miles
    Test number
    313990833973
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both reflectors defective (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass405,097 miles (+6,115)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    405,097 miles
    Test number
    260346262708
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front road wheel had weld repair
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass398,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    398,982 miles
    Test number
    842089244104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail398,982 miles (+1,954)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    398,982 miles
    Test number
    818280522633
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f tyre inner 3/4 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front d rubbers (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle metal p/s pipe rubbing on arb (2.3.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f (8.2.2)
  16. Pass397,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    397,028 miles
    Test number
    105908790210
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre is worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT and REAR (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail397,028 miles (+11)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    397,028 miles
    Test number
    388943017746
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre is worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT and REAR (3.5.1i)
  18. Fail397,017 miles (+137)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    397,017 miles
    Test number
    112448152545
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Rear reflector missing NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.5.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is worn on the inside edge and close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is worn on the inside edge and close to legal limit
  19. Pass396,880 miles (+1,701)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    396,880 miles
    Test number
    348906685001
    • NoteWindsrceen cracked
  20. Pass395,179 miles (+7,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    395,179 miles
    Test number
    386267074021
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass387,745 miles (+5,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    387,745 miles
    Test number
    629391183013
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass381,957 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    381,957 miles
    Test number
    279377282032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail381,954 miles8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    381,954 miles
    Test number
    227329272068
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs worn

Questions about T500 LTA

Does T500 LTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LTA is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 LTA?
The MOT on T500 LTA is valid until 19 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 LTA done?
T500 LTA was recorded at 425,264 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 3,039 miles a year.
Has T500 LTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 LTA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 LTA 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 LTA find?
T500 LTA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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