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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T500 OODMOT history

T500 OOD is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 209,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 May 2026
Mileage
209,726 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 OOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 May 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 OOD was last recorded at 209,726 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,903 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
823 miles
Average per year
3,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,726 miles
  • 2024 – 208,903 miles
  • 2023 – 208,065 miles
  • 2022 – 206,486 miles
  • 2021 – 204,717 miles
  • 2019 – 198,347 miles
  • 2018 – 195,567 miles
  • 2017 – 189,581 miles
  • 2016 – 184,837 miles
  • 2015 – 182,557 miles
  • 2014 – 181,004 miles
  • 2013 – 178,195 miles
  • 2011 – 172,729 miles
  • 2010 – 165,432 miles
  • 2009 – 152,631 miles
  • 2008 – 143,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,726 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

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 slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear box rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,726 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    209,726 miles
    Test number
    931761623970
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  2. Fail209,719 miles (+816)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,719 miles
    Test number
    935791217950
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  3. Pass208,903 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    208,903 miles
    Test number
    554212241839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear box rusty

  4. Fail208,872 miles (+807)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,872 miles
    Test number
    739319574266
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear box rusty

  5. Pass208,065 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    208,065 miles
    Test number
    614186873686
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  6. Fail208,058 miles (+1,572)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,058 miles
    Test number
    850272518529
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  7. Pass206,486 miles (+1,769)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    206,486 miles
    Test number
    341100442230
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  8. Pass204,717 miles (+6,370)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    204,717 miles
    Test number
    544054134787
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass198,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    198,347 miles
    Test number
    533626316487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail198,347 miles (+2,780)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,347 miles
    Test number
    908647561259
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass195,567 miles (+5,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    195,567 miles
    Test number
    196405259283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass189,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    189,581 miles
    Test number
    134848660479
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail189,581 miles (+4,744)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,581 miles
    Test number
    233141133847
    • FailureNearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass184,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    184,837 miles
    Test number
    333956264418
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail184,837 miles (+2,280)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,837 miles
    Test number
    379848012462
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass182,557 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    182,557 miles
    Test number
    525504685116
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail182,557 miles (+1,553)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,557 miles
    Test number
    976283885116
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass181,004 miles (+2,809)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    181,004 miles
    Test number
    789821124183
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inside and out side edges

  19. Pass178,195 miles (+5,466)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    178,195 miles
    Test number
    525653163033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

  20. Pass172,729 miles (+7,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    172,729 miles
    Test number
    855494281211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass165,432 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    165,432 miles
    Test number
    354710240354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail165,422 miles (+2,592)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,422 miles
    Test number
    703547230368
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass162,830 miles (+10,199)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    162,830 miles
    Test number
    252584590488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass152,631 miles (+8,793)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    152,631 miles
    Test number
    954949509291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass143,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    143,838 miles
    Test number
    442921518244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 OOD

Does T500 OOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 OOD expired on 1 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 OOD?
The MOT on T500 OOD expired on 1 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 OOD done?
T500 OOD was recorded at 209,726 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 3,934 miles a year.
Has T500 OOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 OOD has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 OOD 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 OOD find?
T500 OOD passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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