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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Purple · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 OPRMOT history

T500 OPR is a white and purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 270,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
270,220 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 OPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 OPR was last recorded at 270,220 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 3,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,134 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,086 miles
Average per year
12,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 270,220 miles
  • 2025 – 267,134 miles
  • 2024 – 265,038 miles
  • 2023 – 259,478 miles
  • 2022 – 255,223 miles
  • 2021 – 248,694 miles
  • 2020 – 244,040 miles
  • 2018 – 240,101 miles
  • 2017 – 235,715 miles
  • 2016 – 229,384 miles
  • 2015 – 223,214 miles
  • 2014 – 211,876 miles
  • 2013 – 190,920 miles
  • 2012 – 172,472 miles
  • 2011 – 149,909 miles
  • 2010 – 130,867 miles
  • 2009 – 100,928 miles
  • 2008 – 73,106 miles
  • 2007 – 45,920 miles
  • 2006 – 14,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,220 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,220 miles (+3,086)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    270,220 miles
    Test number
    482363004826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass267,134 miles (+2,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    267,134 miles
    Test number
    546337555685
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass265,038 miles (+5,560)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    265,038 miles
    Test number
    208599616642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass259,478 miles (+4,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    259,478 miles
    Test number
    776815338866
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack boot twisted
  5. Pass255,223 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    255,223 miles
    Test number
    862816731185
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. Fail255,222 miles (+6,528)1 dangerous8 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,222 miles
    Test number
    792519519653
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes not fully inspected due to undertrays
  7. Pass248,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    248,694 miles
    Test number
    442228801467
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint/sleeve leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail248,692 miles (+4,652)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,692 miles
    Test number
    899154591241
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint/sleeve leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inside edge. 2.0mm o/a tread depth and has a nail embedded in it (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass244,040 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    244,040 miles
    Test number
    469920050676
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Fail244,040 miles (+396)11 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,040 miles
    Test number
    882940648184
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMPS (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate missing BOTH (0.1 (a))
    • MajorSide repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass243,644 miles (+56)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    243,644 miles
    Test number
    218596185113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Fail243,588 miles (+3,487)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,588 miles
    Test number
    159164914363
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass240,101 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    240,101 miles
    Test number
    310031646710
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  14. Fail240,101 miles (+4,386)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,101 miles
    Test number
    133186294869
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  15. Pass235,715 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    235,715 miles
    Test number
    383330569868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Fail235,551 miles (+6,167)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,551 miles
    Test number
    470913466787
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  17. Pass229,384 miles (+55)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    229,384 miles
    Test number
    615778079154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  18. Fail229,329 miles (+6,115)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,329 miles
    Test number
    527635154017
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator illuminated on dash
  19. Pass223,214 miles (+11,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    223,214 miles
    Test number
    951414843902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint hose from cooler seaping (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  20. Pass211,876 miles (+20,956)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    211,876 miles
    Test number
    368958164455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass190,920 miles (+18,448)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    190,920 miles
    Test number
    875663453263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin corroded
  22. Pass172,472 miles (+22,563)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    172,472 miles
    Test number
    315814042417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass149,909 miles (+19,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    149,909 miles
    Test number
    948154041248
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  24. Pass130,867 miles (+29,939)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    130,867 miles
    Test number
    300425340456
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
  25. Pass100,928 miles (+27,822)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    100,928 miles
    Test number
    452915549235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,106 miles (+27,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    73,106 miles
    Test number
    221065648200
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  27. Pass45,920 miles (+31,727)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,920 miles
    Test number
    374257147419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,193 miles
    Test number
    124894846228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 OPR

Does T500 OPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 OPR is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 OPR?
The MOT on T500 OPR is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 OPR done?
T500 OPR was recorded at 270,220 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 12,815 miles a year.
Has T500 OPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 OPR has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 OPR 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 OPR find?
T500 OPR passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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