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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 MVKMOT history

T500 MVK is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 245,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
245,277 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
10,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 MVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 MVK was last recorded at 245,277 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,272 miles · 20 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
10,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 245,277 miles
  • 2025 – 242,301 miles
  • 2024 – 237,544 miles
  • 2023 – 230,282 miles
  • 2022 – 226,521 miles
  • 2021 – 221,232 miles
  • 2020 – 217,997 miles
  • 2019 – 214,613 miles
  • 2018 – 209,081 miles
  • 2017 – 202,687 miles
  • 2016 – 197,074 miles
  • 2015 – 193,346 miles
  • 2014 – 184,805 miles
  • 2013 – 161,058 miles
  • 2012 – 137,775 miles
  • 2011 – 115,072 miles
  • 2010 – 93,970 miles
  • 2009 – 71,138 miles
  • 2008 – 48,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,277 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,277 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    245,277 miles
    Test number
    339167692857
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail245,272 miles (+2,971)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,272 miles
    Test number
    757449984115
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass242,301 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    242,301 miles
    Test number
    201820589339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail242,296 miles (+3)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,296 miles
    Test number
    432058801003
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail242,293 miles (+4,749)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,293 miles
    Test number
    380209922689
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass237,544 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    237,544 miles
    Test number
    375627292193
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail237,544 miles (+7,262)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,544 miles
    Test number
    159555491844
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass230,282 miles (+3,761)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    230,282 miles
    Test number
    710973825974
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass226,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    226,521 miles
    Test number
    427533340885
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail226,521 miles (+5,289)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,521 miles
    Test number
    420194368100
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass221,232 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    221,232 miles
    Test number
    839211283816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail221,230 miles (+3,233)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,230 miles
    Test number
    561103948470
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass217,997 miles (+3,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    217,997 miles
    Test number
    122287537487
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass214,613 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    214,613 miles
    Test number
    149158253981
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail214,602 miles (+5,521)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,602 miles
    Test number
    662653378569
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass209,081 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    209,081 miles
    Test number
    271732155531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Fail209,074 miles (+6,387)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,074 miles
    Test number
    969714037129
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass202,687 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    202,687 miles
    Test number
    149472884243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail202,685 miles (+5,611)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,685 miles
    Test number
    287451408106
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass197,074 miles (+3,728)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    197,074 miles
    Test number
    294435590524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  21. Pass193,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    193,346 miles
    Test number
    722698513203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail193,346 miles (+8,541)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,346 miles
    Test number
    466331469031
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  23. Pass184,805 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    184,805 miles
    Test number
    546766964218
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake wear indecator wire hang down but no danger of getting caught on anything
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside wing mirror casing damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail184,805 miles (+23,747)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,805 miles
    Test number
    329925964241
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake wear indecator wire hang down but no danger of getting caught on anything
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside wing mirror casing damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass161,058 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    161,058 miles
    Test number
    318220343202
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Fail161,058 miles (+23,283)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,058 miles
    Test number
    575040643233
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  27. Pass137,775 miles (+22,703)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    137,775 miles
    Test number
    869535832290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass115,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    115,072 miles
    Test number
    159482841282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail115,072 miles (+21,102)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,072 miles
    Test number
    715682441242
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition

  30. Pass93,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    93,970 miles
    Test number
    871893340230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail93,970 miles (+22,832)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,970 miles
    Test number
    833753740268
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f door mirror casing broken

  32. Pass71,138 miles (+22,616)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,138 miles
    Test number
    950089839209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass48,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,522 miles
    Test number
    211571448294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T500 MVK

Does T500 MVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 MVK is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 MVK?
The MOT on T500 MVK is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 MVK done?
T500 MVK was recorded at 245,277 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 10,942 miles a year.
Has T500 MVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 MVK has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 MVK 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 MVK find?
T500 MVK passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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