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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T500 MBJMOT history

T500 MBJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 344,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
344,236 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
16,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 MBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 MBJ was last recorded at 344,236 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
344,233 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
16,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 344,236 miles
  • 2024 – 341,906 miles
  • 2023 – 338,258 miles
  • 2022 – 337,167 miles
  • 2021 – 329,582 miles
  • 2020 – 327,509 miles
  • 2019 – 323,967 miles
  • 2018 – 312,981 miles
  • 2017 – 301,119 miles
  • 2015 – 242,190 miles
  • 2014 – 206,730 miles
  • 2013 – 171,755 miles
  • 2012 – 138,422 miles
  • 2011 – 107,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass344,236 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass344,236 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    344,236 miles
    Test number
    611268976754
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail344,233 miles (+2,327)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    344,233 miles
    Test number
    960245960476
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from front flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe broken near bonnet hinge (3.5 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass341,906 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    341,906 miles
    Test number
    981376136620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail341,899 miles (+3,641)3 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    341,899 miles
    Test number
    126584069100
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen pipe split (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass338,258 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    338,258 miles
    Test number
    304361967418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass337,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    337,167 miles
    Test number
    733602743524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail337,167 miles (+7,585)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    337,167 miles
    Test number
    801365249482
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass329,582 miles (+2,073)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    329,582 miles
    Test number
    839567236201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass327,509 miles (+3,542)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    327,509 miles
    Test number
    239997499845
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 245/45R20 103Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass323,967 miles (+10,986)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    323,967 miles
    Test number
    228122365302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass312,981 miles (+11,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    312,981 miles
    Test number
    527063042667
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box deteriorated rear
  12. Pass301,119 miles (+58,929)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    301,119 miles
    Test number
    152616864780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass242,190 miles (+35,460)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    242,190 miles
    Test number
    110268411213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass206,730 miles (+34,975)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    206,730 miles
    Test number
    199319664233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass171,755 miles (+33,333)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    171,755 miles
    Test number
    306723873254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass138,422 miles (+30,431)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    138,422 miles
    Test number
    268324562242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,991 miles
    Test number
    278260781290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 MBJ

Does T500 MBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 MBJ is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 MBJ?
The MOT on T500 MBJ is valid until 18 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 MBJ done?
T500 MBJ was recorded at 344,236 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 16,352 miles a year.
Has T500 MBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 MBJ has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 MBJ 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 MBJ find?
T500 MBJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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