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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 OBSMOT history

T500 OBS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,784 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 OBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 OBS was last recorded at 158,784 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,737 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
5,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,784 miles
  • 2025 – 157,130 miles
  • 2024 – 154,888 miles
  • 2023 – 152,404 miles
  • 2022 – 150,191 miles
  • 2021 – 147,605 miles
  • 2020 – 144,640 miles
  • 2019 – 135,756 miles
  • 2018 – 132,457 miles
  • 2017 – 131,355 miles
  • 2016 – 130,397 miles
  • 2015 – 128,164 miles
  • 2014 – 122,248 miles
  • 2013 – 119,733 miles
  • 2012 – 102,799 miles
  • 2011 – 88,048 miles
  • 2009 – 61,322 miles
  • 2008 – 46,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,784 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, before fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,784 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,784 miles
    Test number
    385889968235
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,780 miles (+43)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,780 miles
    Test number
    261527079319
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail158,737 miles (+1,607)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,737 miles
    Test number
    778962911824
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass157,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,130 miles
    Test number
    358592720609
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail157,127 miles (+2,239)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,127 miles
    Test number
    106163407013
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass154,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    154,888 miles
    Test number
    610322839222
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail154,883 miles (+34)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,883 miles
    Test number
    440867881475
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail154,849 miles (+2,445)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,849 miles
    Test number
    836014469939
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear, in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass152,404 miles (+2,213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,404 miles
    Test number
    621810416106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass150,191 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,191 miles
    Test number
    868082996532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass147,605 miles (+37)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,605 miles
    Test number
    181404521178
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail147,568 miles (+2,728)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,568 miles
    Test number
    107907156365
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass144,840 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,840 miles
    Test number
    278513331818
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat guard

  14. Fail144,640 miles (+3,783)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,640 miles
    Test number
    914837141365
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat guard

  15. Pass140,857 miles (+5,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,857 miles
    Test number
    175591686484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3-4 sidewall has cuts (kerbed) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3-4mm, side wall has cuts (kerbed)255/35 ZR20 102w (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass135,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,756 miles
    Test number
    316042944612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  17. Fail135,756 miles (+3,299)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,756 miles
    Test number
    638214543509
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  18. Pass132,457 miles (+1,102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    132,457 miles
    Test number
    544209190837
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass131,355 miles (+958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,355 miles
    Test number
    700166225313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass130,397 miles (+2,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    130,397 miles
    Test number
    432233952038
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail128,164 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,164 miles
    Test number
    535827525033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass128,164 miles (+5,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    128,164 miles
    Test number
    948497625079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass122,248 miles (+2,515)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    122,248 miles
    Test number
    475341524016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass119,733 miles (+16,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,733 miles
    Test number
    938863123016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass102,799 miles (+14,751)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    102,799 miles
    Test number
    967713612013
    • NoteBrake lights interact with indicators on trailer socket

  26. Pass88,048 miles (+26,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    88,048 miles
    Test number
    818240121010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass61,322 miles (+14,351)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    880836429033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,971 miles
    Test number
    860994728085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 OBS

Does T500 OBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 OBS is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 OBS?
The MOT on T500 OBS is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 OBS done?
T500 OBS was recorded at 158,784 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,985 miles a year.
Has T500 OBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 OBS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 OBS 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 OBS find?
T500 OBS passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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