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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T500 OMBMOT history

T500 OMB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 236,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
236,837 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 OMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 OMB was last recorded at 236,837 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 2,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,242 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,595 miles
Average per year
5,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 236,837 miles
  • 2024 – 234,242 miles
  • 2022 – 228,133 miles
  • 2021 – 224,716 miles
  • 2020 – 221,023 miles
  • 2019 – 215,297 miles
  • 2018 – 213,089 miles
  • 2016 – 210,318 miles
  • 2015 – 206,214 miles
  • 2014 – 203,571 miles
  • 2013 – 194,314 miles
  • 2012 – 179,203 miles
  • 2011 – 163,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,837 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,837 miles (+2,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    236,837 miles
    Test number
    969026394312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass234,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    234,242 miles
    Test number
    625528096216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail234,236 miles (+6,103)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,236 miles
    Test number
    558687305975
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass228,133 miles (+3,417)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    228,133 miles
    Test number
    487052134961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass224,716 miles (+3,693)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    224,716 miles
    Test number
    619978139393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass221,023 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    221,023 miles
    Test number
    199370214741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail220,921 miles (+5,624)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,921 miles
    Test number
    927417224798
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass215,297 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    215,297 miles
    Test number
    750943006426
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail215,296 miles (+2,207)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,296 miles
    Test number
    204960059997
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass213,089 miles (+2,771)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    213,089 miles
    Test number
    644856446461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass210,318 miles (+4,104)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    210,318 miles
    Test number
    437457169604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass206,214 miles (+2,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    206,214 miles
    Test number
    152543341044
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking and near the limit.

  13. Pass203,571 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    203,571 miles
    Test number
    665305854271
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle converted to camper van with aditional seats & non standard wheels etc

  14. Fail203,571 miles (+9,257)1 dangerous4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,571 miles
    Test number
    549135554205
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle converted to camper van with aditional seats & non standard wheels etc

  15. Pass194,314 miles (+15,111)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    194,314 miles
    Test number
    498923053210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteO/s/f inner driveshaft oil seal weeping slightly

  16. Pass179,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    179,203 miles
    Test number
    316326052288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail179,201 miles (+15,431)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,201 miles
    Test number
    376106652259
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  18. Pass163,770 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    163,770 miles
    Test number
    695748121269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slighty

Questions about T500 OMB

Does T500 OMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 OMB is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 OMB?
The MOT on T500 OMB is valid until 4 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 OMB done?
T500 OMB was recorded at 236,837 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,142 miles a year.
Has T500 OMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 OMB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 OMB 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 OMB find?
T500 OMB passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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