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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T500 PHPMOT history

T500 PHP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 120,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
120,242 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 PHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 PHP was last recorded at 120,242 miles on 26 May 2026, 713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,529 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
713 miles
Average per year
4,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,242 miles
  • 2025 – 119,529 miles
  • 2024 – 116,917 miles
  • 2023 – 112,558 miles
  • 2022 – 107,368 miles
  • 2021 – 104,810 miles
  • 2020 – 101,816 miles
  • 2019 – 98,374 miles
  • 2017 – 87,105 miles
  • 2016 – 78,879 miles
  • 2015 – 72,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,242 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,242 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,242 miles
    Test number
    264309344887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,529 miles (+2,612)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,529 miles
    Test number
    456760543893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,917 miles (+4,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    116,917 miles
    Test number
    428748679586
    • AdvisoryAftermarket lights front and rear fitted.
    • AdvisoryBrakes noisey when effort applied. Vehicle has not been used for several months. Discs rusty.
    • AdvisoryNumber plate light flickering
  4. Pass112,558 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,558 miles
    Test number
    867817138047
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail112,555 miles (+5,187)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,555 miles
    Test number
    502701541520
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass107,368 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    822925308726
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed / stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail107,368 miles (+2,558)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    555321108604
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed / stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass104,810 miles (+2,994)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,810 miles
    Test number
    121460664516
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s tyres feathered
  9. Pass101,816 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,816 miles
    Test number
    225634321646
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side door stiff
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel line insecure
  10. Fail101,815 miles (+3,441)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,815 miles
    Test number
    729867729443
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side door stiff
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel line insecure
  11. Pass98,374 miles (+3,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,374 miles
    Test number
    733801345738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail95,367 miles (+8,262)4 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,367 miles
    Test number
    353613405376
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to condition of tyres (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass87,105 miles (+8,226)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,105 miles
    Test number
    309729030463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay insecure
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant on minimum
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryLow emitter
  14. Pass78,879 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,879 miles
    Test number
    805026128684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay wont secure
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on
    • AdvisoryO/s daytime run light inop
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate door wont open
  15. Fail78,876 miles (+6,809)2 dangerous7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,876 miles
    Test number
    211088159393
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBonnet stay wont secure
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on
    • AdvisoryO/s a.b.s lead not secured.
    • AdvisoryO/s daytime run light inop
    • AdvisoryRear tailgate door wont open
  16. Pass72,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,067 miles
    Test number
    360395060512
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear discs slightly worn

Questions about T500 PHP

Does T500 PHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 PHP is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 PHP?
The MOT on T500 PHP is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 PHP done?
T500 PHP was recorded at 120,242 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 4,612 miles a year.
Has T500 PHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 PHP has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 PHP 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 PHP find?
T500 PHP passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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