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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T500 MLJMOT history

T500 MLJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 171,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
171,024 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 MLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 MLJ was last recorded at 171,024 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 3,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,861 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,163 miles
Average per year
9,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,024 miles
  • 2025 – 167,861 miles
  • 2024 – 162,604 miles
  • 2023 – 158,716 miles
  • 2021 – 158,615 miles
  • 2020 – 157,976 miles
  • 2019 – 145,782 miles
  • 2018 – 121,231 miles
  • 2017 – 108,162 miles
  • 2016 – 77,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,024 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 24 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,024 miles (+3,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    171,024 miles
    Test number
    530990676269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass167,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    167,861 miles
    Test number
    809725009024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail167,861 miles (+5,257)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,861 miles
    Test number
    900222532979
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass162,604 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    162,604 miles
    Test number
    386337430407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail162,594 miles (+3,878)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,594 miles
    Test number
    937874409674
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass158,716 miles (+101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    158,716 miles
    Test number
    821958166392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass158,615 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    158,615 miles
    Test number
    937372871597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass157,976 miles (+12,194)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,976 miles
    Test number
    678788699871
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass145,782 miles (+24,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,782 miles
    Test number
    266561146027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished and cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass121,231 miles (+13,069)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,231 miles
    Test number
    619609865202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    108,162 miles
    Test number
    410741475027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,162 miles (+8,489)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,162 miles
    Test number
    596360826782
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. DONE (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high DONE (1.8)
  13. Fail99,673 miles (+22,025)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,673 miles
    Test number
    777476776455
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass77,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,648 miles
    Test number
    324187222843
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has a crack, not in drivers view of the road

Questions about T500 MLJ

Does T500 MLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 MLJ is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 MLJ?
The MOT on T500 MLJ is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 MLJ done?
T500 MLJ was recorded at 171,024 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 9,586 miles a year.
Has T500 MLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 MLJ has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 MLJ 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 MLJ find?
T500 MLJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven.

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