
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass243,644 miles (+56)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 243,644 miles
- Test number
- 218596185113
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
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
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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
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)
Pass211,876 miles (+20,956)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 211,876 miles
- Test number
- 368958164455
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass172,472 miles (+22,563)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 172,472 miles
- Test number
- 315814042417
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass100,928 miles (+27,822)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 100,928 miles
- Test number
- 452915549235
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass45,920 miles (+31,727)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 45,920 miles
- Test number
- 374257147419
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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