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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T500 ORMMOT history

T500 ORM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 181,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
181,521 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 ORM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 ORM was last recorded at 181,521 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 3,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,404 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,117 miles
Average per year
7,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,521 miles
  • 2025 – 178,404 miles
  • 2024 – 173,080 miles
  • 2023 – 165,487 miles
  • 2022 – 158,437 miles
  • 2021 – 150,579 miles
  • 2020 – 145,150 miles
  • 2019 – 138,365 miles
  • 2018 – 130,899 miles
  • 2017 – 121,403 miles
  • 2016 – 120,435 miles
  • 2015 – 113,575 miles
  • 2014 – 102,490 miles
  • 2013 – 91,091 miles
  • 2012 – 83,536 miles
  • 2011 – 76,294 miles
  • 2010 – 69,466 miles
  • 2009 – 59,855 miles
  • 2008 – 50,520 miles
  • 2007 – 40,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,521 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to check front to back pipes due to covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 9 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,521 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    181,521 miles
    Test number
    595377546427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,404 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    178,404 miles
    Test number
    625616496407
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to check front to back pipes due to covers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail178,400 miles (+5,320)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,400 miles
    Test number
    736389090591
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unable to check front to back pipes due to covers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass173,080 miles (+7,593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    173,080 miles
    Test number
    211487020803
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass165,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    165,487 miles
    Test number
    579186420961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail165,487 miles (+7,050)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,487 miles
    Test number
    633504106822
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass158,437 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    158,437 miles
    Test number
    977789329838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail158,437 miles (+7,858)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,437 miles
    Test number
    299455788524
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass150,579 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    150,579 miles
    Test number
    352746007132
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail150,577 miles (+5,427)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,577 miles
    Test number
    899660758367
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass145,150 miles (+6,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    145,150 miles
    Test number
    887231547737
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass138,365 miles (+7,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    138,365 miles
    Test number
    617896217504
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight corroded

  13. Pass130,899 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    130,899 miles
    Test number
    893428077291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail130,894 miles (+9,491)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,894 miles
    Test number
    564194886694
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass121,403 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,403 miles
    Test number
    757998796597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,435 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,435 miles
    Test number
    941744075603
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded

  17. Fail120,435 miles (+6,860)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,435 miles
    Test number
    214203886859
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded to o/s rear flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heavily corroded

  18. Pass113,575 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    113,575 miles
    Test number
    599325464434
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside side door handle broken

  19. Fail113,575 miles (+11,085)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,575 miles
    Test number
    200928048610
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn unevenly
    • AdvisoryOffside side door handle broken

  20. Pass102,490 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    102,490 miles
    Test number
    617706474262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded

  21. Fail102,488 miles (+11,397)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,488 miles
    Test number
    495146174243
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly

  22. Pass91,091 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,091 miles
    Test number
    775294283234
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteConsiderable movement in offside front suspension lower wishbone rear inner mounting
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  23. Fail91,091 miles (+7,555)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,091 miles
    Test number
    916134183239
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteConsiderable movement in offside front suspension lower wishbone rear inner mounting
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  24. Pass83,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    83,536 miles
    Test number
    679089272248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,535 miles (+7,241)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,535 miles
    Test number
    395849872203
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePower steering drive belt noisy
    • NoteRear exhaust section deteriorating
    • NoteReversing lamps inoperative

  26. Pass76,294 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    76,294 miles
    Test number
    656466881271
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NotePower steering noisy

  27. Fail76,292 miles (+6,826)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,292 miles
    Test number
    179226781285
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NotePower steering noisy

  28. Pass69,466 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,466 miles
    Test number
    433824860233
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBrakes warning lamp on
    • NotePower steering pump noisy on lock
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

  29. Fail69,466 miles (+9,611)1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,466 miles
    Test number
    571084560286
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBrakes warning lamp on
    • NotePower steering pump noisy on lock
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

  30. Pass59,855 miles (+129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,855 miles
    Test number
    352315589267
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Fail59,726 miles (+9,206)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,726 miles
    Test number
    550809979286
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  32. Pass50,520 miles (+10,151)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,520 miles
    Test number
    800495888295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail40,369 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,369 miles
    Test number
    344552087220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  34. Pass40,369 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,369 miles
    Test number
    370582487426
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T500 ORM

Does T500 ORM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 ORM is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 ORM?
The MOT on T500 ORM is valid until 24 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 ORM done?
T500 ORM was recorded at 181,521 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 7,622 miles a year.
Has T500 ORM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 ORM has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 ORM 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 ORM find?
T500 ORM passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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