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Volkswagen Transporter

Brown · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T500 ORDMOT history

T500 ORD is a brown diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,763 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 ORD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 ORD was last recorded at 94,763 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,761 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,763 miles
  • 2024 – 93,208 miles
  • 2023 – 88,930 miles
  • 2022 – 85,227 miles
  • 2021 – 79,107 miles
  • 2020 – 74,215 miles
  • 2019 – 72,793 miles
  • 2018 – 72,661 miles
  • 2017 – 72,001 miles
  • 2014 – 66,958 miles
  • 2013 – 62,844 miles
  • 2012 – 56,506 miles
  • 2011 – 51,278 miles
  • 2010 – 45,471 miles
  • 2009 – 35,723 miles
  • 2008 – 35,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,763 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass94,763 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,763 miles
    Test number
    393821749781
    • 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))
  2. Fail94,761 miles (+1,553)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,761 miles
    Test number
    809290078795
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Pass93,208 miles (+4,278)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,208 miles
    Test number
    780792348048
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass88,930 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    88,930 miles
    Test number
    489843176259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,227 miles (+6,120)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    85,227 miles
    Test number
    604653381828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,107 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,107 miles
    Test number
    900320680770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Fail79,105 miles (+4,890)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,105 miles
    Test number
    104938705274
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Pass74,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,215 miles
    Test number
    691232139130
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Fail74,213 miles (+1,420)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,213 miles
    Test number
    311923955868
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass72,793 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    72,793 miles
    Test number
    197474037350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,661 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,661 miles
    Test number
    609779735515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    561312185385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Fail72,001 miles (+5,043)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,001 miles
    Test number
    859553654008
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass66,958 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,958 miles
    Test number
    738450574258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,844 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,844 miles
    Test number
    527587443256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,506 miles (+5,228)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,506 miles
    Test number
    717239622221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass51,278 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,278 miles
    Test number
    719806061141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,471 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,471 miles
    Test number
    631992920294
    • NoteDAMAGE N/S/F+O/S/R TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.EMISSIONS HIGH.
  19. Fail45,471 miles (+9,748)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,471 miles
    Test number
    751732420229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteDAMAGE N/S/F+O/S/R TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.EMISSIONS HIGH.
  20. Fail35,723 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,723 miles
    Test number
    391299639193
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  21. Pass35,723 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,723 miles
    Test number
    480929639136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,571 miles
    Test number
    863085488006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 ORD

Does T500 ORD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 ORD is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 ORD?
The MOT on T500 ORD is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 ORD done?
T500 ORD was recorded at 94,763 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,338 miles a year.
Has T500 ORD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 ORD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 ORD 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 ORD find?
T500 ORD passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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