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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T500 NLBMOT history

T500 NLB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 200,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
200,322 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 NLB
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
27 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 NLB was last recorded at 200,322 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,435 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,887 miles
Average per year
11,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,322 miles
  • 2024 – 195,435 miles
  • 2023 – 194,243 miles
  • 2022 – 191,755 miles
  • 2021 – 189,583 miles
  • 2020 – 186,689 miles
  • 2019 – 184,754 miles
  • 2018 – 171,082 miles
  • 2017 – 155,031 miles
  • 2016 – 122,760 miles
  • 2015 – 88,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,322 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.

  • Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads close to 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass200,322 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    200,322 miles
    Test number
    295286291873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,435 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    195,435 miles
    Test number
    700473607198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass194,243 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    194,243 miles
    Test number
    664442655222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail193,918 miles (+2,163)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,918 miles
    Test number
    784923661088
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust skin corroded

  5. Pass191,755 miles (+2,172)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    191,755 miles
    Test number
    361403098961
    • AdvisoryExhaust skins corroded

  6. Pass189,583 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    189,583 miles
    Test number
    639206453411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  7. Fail189,577 miles (+2,888)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,577 miles
    Test number
    360665932235
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  8. Pass186,689 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    186,689 miles
    Test number
    986318131462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Fail186,689 miles (+1,935)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,689 miles
    Test number
    119612664143
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  10. Pass184,754 miles (+13,672)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    184,754 miles
    Test number
    164083300881
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL 4 TYRES PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass171,082 miles (+16,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    171,082 miles
    Test number
    297074065372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres starting to perish

  12. Pass155,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    155,031 miles
    Test number
    612822761045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  13. Fail155,031 miles (+32,271)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,031 miles
    Test number
    488940959941
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  14. Pass122,760 miles (+713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    122,760 miles
    Test number
    632820896998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads close to 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail122,047 miles (+33,898)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,047 miles
    Test number
    369697135261
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads close to 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass88,149 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,149 miles
    Test number
    163948686751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T500 NLB

Does T500 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 NLB is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 NLB?
The MOT on T500 NLB is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 NLB done?
T500 NLB was recorded at 200,322 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 11,052 miles a year.
Has T500 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 NLB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 NLB 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 NLB find?
T500 NLB passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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