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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

T500 OMGMOT history

T500 OMG is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 181,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
181,416 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 OMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 OMG was last recorded at 181,416 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,328 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,088 miles
Average per year
4,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,416 miles
  • 2025 – 179,328 miles
  • 2024 – 175,364 miles
  • 2023 – 171,940 miles
  • 2022 – 168,638 miles
  • 2021 – 164,203 miles
  • 2020 – 161,839 miles
  • 2019 – 158,058 miles
  • 2018 – 157,967 miles
  • 2016 – 157,548 miles
  • 2015 – 153,454 miles
  • 2014 – 152,118 miles
  • 2013 – 150,313 miles
  • 2012 – 147,204 miles
  • 2011 – 142,449 miles
  • 2010 – 129,073 miles
  • 2009 – 119,254 miles
  • 2008 – 109,820 miles
  • 2007 – 100,036 miles
  • 2006 – 94,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,416 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Outer Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,416 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    181,416 miles
    Test number
    802856264128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,328 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    179,328 miles
    Test number
    341954198057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,364 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    175,364 miles
    Test number
    212226895654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail175,361 miles (+3,421)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,361 miles
    Test number
    659052586468
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass171,940 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    171,940 miles
    Test number
    141678930450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,638 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    168,638 miles
    Test number
    574197068849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    164,203 miles
    Test number
    642546012710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail164,203 miles (+2,364)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,203 miles
    Test number
    899333800636
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass161,839 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    161,839 miles
    Test number
    459826778918
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront section of exhaust heatshield insecure

  10. Fail161,839 miles (+3,781)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,839 miles
    Test number
    205579763008
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront section of exhaust heatshield insecure

  11. Pass158,058 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,058 miles
    Test number
    723658832473
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail158,034 miles (+67)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,034 miles
    Test number
    529758825087
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass157,967 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    157,967 miles
    Test number
    680070296341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail157,961 miles (+9)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,961 miles
    Test number
    279978609030
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

  15. Fail157,952 miles (+404)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,952 miles
    Test number
    152334805498
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened front section (3.5.1b)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking in the engine bay (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass157,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    157,548 miles
    Test number
    368346559889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail157,548 miles (+4,094)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,548 miles
    Test number
    675315765061
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass153,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    153,454 miles
    Test number
    116998405298
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Fail153,454 miles (+1,336)7 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,454 miles
    Test number
    385444505208
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Pass152,118 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    152,118 miles
    Test number
    207086604256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail152,101 miles (+1,788)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,101 miles
    Test number
    266248294117
    • FailureInner Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass150,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    150,313 miles
    Test number
    796616103236
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail150,313 miles (+3,109)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,313 miles
    Test number
    145310903282
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass147,204 miles (+4,755)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    147,204 miles
    Test number
    856821802273
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  25. Pass142,449 miles (+13,376)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    142,449 miles
    Test number
    488460601258
    • NoteBoth front brake back plates corroded

  26. Pass129,073 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    129,073 miles
    Test number
    371211400261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear seat not fitted at time of test

  27. Fail129,073 miles (+9,819)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,073 miles
    Test number
    901391000223
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear seat not fitted at time of test

  28. Pass119,254 miles (+9,434)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    119,254 miles
    Test number
    810667799108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass109,820 miles (+381)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    109,820 miles
    Test number
    390497508207
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  30. Fail109,439 miles (+9,403)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,439 miles
    Test number
    192603398188
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  31. Pass100,036 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    100,036 miles
    Test number
    790427757192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass94,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    94,223 miles
    Test number
    240757186143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 OMG

Does T500 OMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 OMG is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 OMG?
The MOT on T500 OMG is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 OMG done?
T500 OMG was recorded at 181,416 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,405 miles a year.
Has T500 OMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 OMG has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 OMG 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 OMG find?
T500 OMG passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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