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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T500 MRLMOT history

T500 MRL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 192,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
192,623 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 MRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
17 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 MRL was last recorded at 192,623 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,258 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,365 miles
Average per year
9,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,623 miles
  • 2025 – 191,258 miles
  • 2024 – 189,648 miles
  • 2023 – 188,096 miles
  • 2022 – 186,782 miles
  • 2021 – 183,924 miles
  • 2020 – 180,421 miles
  • 2019 – 178,996 miles
  • 2018 – 173,669 miles
  • 2017 – 156,093 miles
  • 2016 – 138,145 miles
  • 2015 – 115,036 miles
  • 2014 – 95,468 miles
  • 2013 – 75,744 miles
  • 2012 – 58,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,623 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,623 miles (+1,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    192,623 miles
    Test number
    869984856474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,258 miles (+1,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    191,258 miles
    Test number
    954647538481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass189,648 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    189,648 miles
    Test number
    412698355429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass188,096 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    188,096 miles
    Test number
    773061353720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass186,782 miles (+2,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    186,782 miles
    Test number
    627347851739
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass183,924 miles (+3,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    183,924 miles
    Test number
    702531640017
    • AdvisoryFront position lamps work only with ignition switched on.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass180,421 miles (+1,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    180,421 miles
    Test number
    324963325412
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers delaminating

  8. Pass178,996 miles (+5,327)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    178,996 miles
    Test number
    669246952416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass173,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    173,669 miles
    Test number
    260308165241
    • AdvisoryExhaust starting to rust
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

  10. Fail173,669 miles (+17,576)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,669 miles
    Test number
    148425030591
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust starting to rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass156,093 miles (+17,948)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    156,093 miles
    Test number
    640089053698
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both cracks in boot (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass138,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    138,145 miles
    Test number
    966314159848
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre

  13. Fail138,145 miles (+23,109)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,145 miles
    Test number
    305856376377
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre

  14. Fail115,036 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,036 miles
    Test number
    596780605147
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass115,036 miles (+19,568)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    115,036 miles
    Test number
    615200405188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass95,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,468 miles
    Test number
    126187494404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,468 miles (+19,724)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,468 miles
    Test number
    479197894077
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass75,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,744 miles
    Test number
    386824193033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,744 miles (+16,788)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,744 miles
    Test number
    517964293046
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass58,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,956 miles
    Test number
    379349902189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 MRL

Does T500 MRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 MRL is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 MRL?
The MOT on T500 MRL is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 MRL done?
T500 MRL was recorded at 192,623 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 9,590 miles a year.
Has T500 MRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 MRL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on T500 MRL 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 MRL find?
T500 MRL passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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