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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T500 LWBMOT history

T500 LWB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 223,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
223,951 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 LWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 LWB was last recorded at 223,951 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 6,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,416 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,535 miles
Average per year
6,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,951 miles
  • 2024 – 217,416 miles
  • 2023 – 211,758 miles
  • 2022 – 207,218 miles
  • 2021 – 204,696 miles
  • 2020 – 198,767 miles
  • 2019 – 189,152 miles
  • 2018 – 181,184 miles
  • 2017 – 174,049 miles
  • 2016 – 166,805 miles
  • 2015 – 158,130 miles
  • 2014 – 147,069 miles
  • 2013 – 141,785 miles
  • 2011 – 135,343 miles
  • 2010 – 120,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,951 miles
  • 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 @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,951 miles (+6,535)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    223,951 miles
    Test number
    395677944488
    • 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 @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS & OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass217,416 miles (+5,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    217,416 miles
    Test number
    185640789475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass211,758 miles (+4,540)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    211,758 miles
    Test number
    287026227053
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged chafing on boost pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass207,218 miles (+2,522)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    207,218 miles
    Test number
    520060974687
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged to power steering reservoir (chafing) (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass204,696 miles (+5,929)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    204,696 miles
    Test number
    779481932097
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LBJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass198,767 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    198,767 miles
    Test number
    987335717921
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  7. Fail198,767 miles (+9,615)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,767 miles
    Test number
    968383722529
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  8. Pass189,152 miles (+7,968)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    189,152 miles
    Test number
    179394483121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass181,184 miles (+7,135)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    181,184 miles
    Test number
    907237810977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass174,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    174,049 miles
    Test number
    446492564635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    321301592121
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass166,805 miles (+8,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    166,805 miles
    Test number
    253459717447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  13. Pass158,130 miles (+11,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    158,130 miles
    Test number
    486421795004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass147,069 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    147,069 miles
    Test number
    839294394030
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail147,063 miles (+5,278)5 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,063 miles
    Test number
    467280894095
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass141,785 miles (+6,442)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    141,785 miles
    Test number
    775046583047
    • NoteUnder body covers fitted

  17. Fail135,343 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,343 miles
    Test number
    155892671284
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass135,343 miles (+14,455)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    135,343 miles
    Test number
    999432071204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass120,888 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    120,888 miles
    Test number
    504155400376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T500 LWB

Does T500 LWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 LWB is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 LWB?
The MOT on T500 LWB is valid until 23 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 LWB done?
T500 LWB was recorded at 223,951 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 6,696 miles a year.
Has T500 LWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 LWB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T500 LWB 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 LWB find?
T500 LWB passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm; rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin ns & os.

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