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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T500 NLAMOT history

T500 NLA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jan 2012. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 102,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
102,635 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 NLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 NLA was last recorded at 102,635 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 3,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,256 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,379 miles
Average per year
5,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,635 miles
  • 2024 – 99,256 miles
  • 2023 – 95,859 miles
  • 2022 – 90,234 miles
  • 2021 – 85,574 miles
  • 2020 – 80,671 miles
  • 2019 – 76,432 miles
  • 2018 – 71,211 miles
  • 2017 – 62,443 miles
  • 2016 – 52,190 miles
  • 2015 – 49,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,635 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance door (1.2.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,635 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    102,635 miles
    Test number
    421965568255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,256 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,256 miles
    Test number
    970347567613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,859 miles (+5,625)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    95,859 miles
    Test number
    542440740677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass90,234 miles (+4,660)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,234 miles
    Test number
    395645687193
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,574 miles (+4,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,574 miles
    Test number
    256281661533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,671 miles
    Test number
    307700624126
    • AdvisoryENGINE WILL NOT REV BEYOND 3000. THIS WILL NOT PRODUCE EMISSIONS READING

  7. Fail80,671 miles (+4,239)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,671 miles
    Test number
    523675702405
    • Repaired at testTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryENGINE WILL NOT REV BEYOND 3000. THIS WILL NOT PRODUCE EMISSIONS READING

  8. Pass76,432 miles (+5,221)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,432 miles
    Test number
    512623708604
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small grease leak (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,211 miles
    Test number
    115251669435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,211 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,211 miles
    Test number
    217805687374
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is starting to deteriorate

  11. Fail71,211 miles (+8,768)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,211 miles
    Test number
    522506779780
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is starting to deteriorate

  12. Pass62,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    137545931743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail62,443 miles (+10,253)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    263454872238
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass52,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,190 miles
    Test number
    609647414111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance door (1.2.1d)

  15. Fail52,190 miles (+9)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,190 miles
    Test number
    716361777795
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance door (1.2.1d)

  16. Pass52,181 miles (+2,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,181 miles
    Test number
    302593002457
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass49,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,642 miles
    Test number
    953156790180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread cut,not exposing cords

Questions about T500 NLA

Does T500 NLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 NLA expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 NLA?
The MOT on T500 NLA expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 NLA done?
T500 NLA was recorded at 102,635 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 5,401 miles a year.
Has T500 NLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 NLA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on T500 NLA 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 NLA find?
T500 NLA passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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