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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,500 cc

T500 OOFMOT history

T500 OOF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 214,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
214,752 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 OOF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 OOF was last recorded at 214,752 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,511 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
241 miles
Average per year
4,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,752 miles
  • 2024 – 208,870 miles
  • 2023 – 204,988 miles
  • 2022 – 202,716 miles
  • 2021 – 199,936 miles
  • 2020 – 197,577 miles
  • 2019 – 194,457 miles
  • 2017 – 183,450 miles
  • 2016 – 176,164 miles
  • 2015 – 166,844 miles
  • 2014 – 162,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,752 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going along rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security areas of corrosion on rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front inner rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under trays fitted all under vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,752 miles (+241)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    214,752 miles
    Test number
    484887371288
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going along rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security areas of corrosion on rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail214,511 miles2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,511 miles
    Test number
    234979994600
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going along rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security areas of corrosion on rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass212,316 km (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    212,316 km
    Test number
    240300526655
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted all under vehicle

  4. Fail212,301 km (+3,414)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,301 km
    Test number
    635485787081
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted all under vehicle

  5. Pass208,887 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    208,887 km
    Test number
    615856677564
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail208,870 miles (+3,882)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,870 miles
    Test number
    142199136327
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass204,988 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    204,988 miles
    Test number
    731712506008
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near rear suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail204,864 miles (+2,148)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,864 miles
    Test number
    755037856996
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working Both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near rear suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass202,716 miles (+2,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    202,716 miles
    Test number
    535331113887
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass199,936 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    199,936 miles
    Test number
    130881273889
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail199,930 miles (+2,353)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,930 miles
    Test number
    127761640585
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear fixing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass197,577 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    197,577 miles
    Test number
    779649014582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass194,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    194,457 miles
    Test number
    106551153825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned also o\s\f (2.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass188,479 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    188,479 km
    Test number
    265433392519
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail188,479 km2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,479 km
    Test number
    350053607900
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass183,450 miles (+7,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    183,450 miles
    Test number
    980146289210
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass176,164 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    176,164 miles
    Test number
    966156803024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  18. Pass166,844 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    166,844 km
    Test number
    486244885045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail166,844 miles (+4,678)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,844 miles
    Test number
    589252875072
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass162,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    162,166 miles
    Test number
    195371794455
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T500 OOF

Does T500 OOF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 OOF is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 OOF?
The MOT on T500 OOF is valid until 26 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 OOF done?
T500 OOF was recorded at 214,752 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 4,356 miles a year.
Has T500 OOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 OOF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 OOF 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 OOF find?
T500 OOF passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking; manufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components, and 3 more.

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