
Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T500 MLRMOT history
T500 MLR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,453 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 157,453 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,308 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 MLR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 7 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 MLR was last recorded at 157,453 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 157,432 miles · 2 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 6,308 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,453 miles
- 2025 – 157,360 miles
- 2024 – 156,959 miles
- 2023 – 155,338 miles
- 2019 – 152,611 miles
- 2018 – 147,633 miles
- 2017 – 145,894 miles
- 2016 – 143,221 miles
- 2015 – 138,210 miles
- 2014 – 127,211 miles
- 2013 – 114,024 miles
- 2011 – 101,413 miles
- 2010 – 86,917 miles
- 2009 – 71,805 miles
- 2008 – 54,075 miles
- 2007 – 38,814 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring not sat properlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear arm pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,453 miles (+21)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 157,453 miles
- Test number
- 653222653624
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring not sat properly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear arm pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail157,432 miles (+72)5 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,432 miles
- Test number
- 222407992375
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring not sat properly
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear arm pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass157,360 miles (+401)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 157,360 miles
- Test number
- 939277912186
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring not sat correct
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axel to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring sat incorrect
- AdvisoryBattery - terminal loose
Pass156,959 miles (+8)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2025
- Odometer
- 156,959 miles
- Test number
- 577782333432
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail156,951 miles (+18)6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,951 miles
- Test number
- 338821510618
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail156,933 miles (+1,595)4 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,933 miles
- Test number
- 349777583720
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,338 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 155,338 miles
- Test number
- 430795521606
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail155,331 miles (+2,720)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,331 miles
- Test number
- 470154890691
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass152,611 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 152,611 miles
- Test number
- 107808537139
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
Fail152,599 miles (+4,966)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,599 miles
- Test number
- 319399271547
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components
Pass147,633 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 147,633 miles
- Test number
- 985519328901
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Fail147,633 miles (+1,739)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,633 miles
- Test number
- 367071652027
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass145,894 miles (+2,673)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 145,894 miles
- Test number
- 437151895339
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass143,221 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 143,221 miles
- Test number
- 533828551659
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail143,221 miles (+5,011)3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,221 miles
- Test number
- 435678197503
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass138,210 miles (+10,999)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 138,210 miles
- Test number
- 735224055081
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass127,211 miles (+13,187)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 127,211 miles
- Test number
- 186153954062
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to distort
Pass114,024 miles (+12,611)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 114,024 miles
- Test number
- 717308623025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,413 miles (+14,496)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 101,413 miles
- Test number
- 697091911360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,917 miles (+15,112)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 86,917 miles
- Test number
- 402436510441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,805 miles (+17,730)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 71,805 miles
- Test number
- 242087919392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,075 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,075 miles
- Test number
- 103926728257
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass54,075 miles (+15,261)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 54,075 miles
- Test number
- 681736728279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 38,814 miles
- Test number
- 643486527249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 MLR
- Does T500 MLR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 MLR is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 MLR?
- The MOT on T500 MLR is valid until 4 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 MLR done?
- T500 MLR was recorded at 157,453 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 6,308 miles a year.
- Has T500 MLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 MLR has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 MLR 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 MLR find?
- T500 MLR passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust box corroded; nearside rear coil spring not sat properly, and 6 more.
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