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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T500 MWBMOT history

T500 MWB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 200,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
200,891 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 MWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 MWB was last recorded at 200,891 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,883 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,891 miles
  • 2025 – 192,971 miles
  • 2024 – 192,485 miles
  • 2023 – 192,244 miles
  • 2022 – 190,184 miles
  • 2021 – 188,796 miles
  • 2019 – 183,957 miles
  • 2018 – 179,167 miles
  • 2017 – 175,048 miles
  • 2016 – 167,489 miles
  • 2015 – 165,862 miles
  • 2014 – 163,046 miles
  • 2013 – 146,125 miles
  • 2012 – 93,483 miles
  • 2011 – 68,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,891 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged passenger seat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers seat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,891 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    200,891 miles
    Test number
    195348506018
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail200,883 miles (+7,912)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,883 miles
    Test number
    101199103089
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose modification unsafe fouling on anti roll bar (2.1.5 (f) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass192,971 miles (+486)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    192,971 miles
    Test number
    311072082477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass192,485 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    192,485 miles
    Test number
    746194926059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail192,484 miles (+240)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,484 miles
    Test number
    354638087606
    • DangerousOffside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached insecure (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass192,244 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    192,244 miles
    Test number
    365524479412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged passenger seat (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers seat (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail192,235 miles (+2,051)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,235 miles
    Test number
    254108549590
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose rear seat belt reel loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged passenger seat (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers seat (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass190,184 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    190,184 miles
    Test number
    296247702995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail190,177 miles (+1,381)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,177 miles
    Test number
    327853548476
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass188,796 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    188,796 miles
    Test number
    549131742042
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer shell corroded and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front seatbelt clasp outer casings missing

  11. Fail188,787 miles (+4,830)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,787 miles
    Test number
    208830296639
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass183,957 miles (+62)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    183,957 miles
    Test number
    932116060170
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to exhaust system

  13. Fail183,895 miles (+4,728)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,895 miles
    Test number
    467303328666
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to exhaust system

  14. Pass179,167 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    179,167 miles
    Test number
    253390306496
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Seat belt stalk outer plastic casing broken but not impeding operation (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Seat belt stalk outer plastic casing broken but not impeding operation (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Seat belt stalk outer plastic casing broken but not impeding operation (5.2.4a)

  15. Fail179,167 miles (+4,119)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,167 miles
    Test number
    627512199060
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Seat belt stalk outer plastic casing broken but not impeding operation (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Seat belt stalk outer plastic casing broken but not impeding operation (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Seat belt stalk outer plastic casing broken but not impeding operation (5.2.4a)

  16. Pass175,048 miles (+7,559)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    175,048 miles
    Test number
    105657399735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass167,489 miles (+1,627)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    167,489 miles
    Test number
    633225272945
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on outer shoulder

  18. Pass165,862 miles (+19)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    165,862 miles
    Test number
    488117955055
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEml lamp on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn unevenly across tread

  19. Fail165,843 miles (+2,797)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,843 miles
    Test number
    439394845056
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEml lamp on
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn unevenly across tread

  20. Pass163,046 miles (+16,921)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    163,046 miles
    Test number
    399166664031
    • NoteEML lamp on

  21. Pass146,125 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    146,125 miles
    Test number
    798466063094
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  22. Fail146,103 miles (+52,620)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,103 miles
    Test number
    507604263045
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  23. Pass93,483 miles (+25,065)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,483 miles
    Test number
    907469852024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,418 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    68,418 miles
    Test number
    755093351048
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall marked

Questions about T500 MWB

Does T500 MWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 MWB is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 MWB?
The MOT on T500 MWB is valid until 15 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 MWB done?
T500 MWB was recorded at 200,891 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 8,608 miles a year.
Has T500 MWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 MWB has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 MWB 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 MWB find?
T500 MWB passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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