Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T500 PLMMOT history
T500 PLM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 204,162 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 204,162 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,429 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 PLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 PLM was last recorded at 204,162 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 204,136 miles · 24 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 26 miles
- Average per year
- 9,429 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 204,162 miles
- 2025 – 201,380 miles
- 2024 – 194,873 miles
- 2023 – 188,343 miles
- 2022 – 182,408 miles
- 2021 – 177,951 miles
- 2020 – 177,020 miles
- 2019 – 174,224 miles
- 2018 – 165,985 miles
- 2017 – 158,409 miles
- 2016 – 151,379 miles
- 2015 – 144,917 miles
- 2014 – 139,067 miles
- 2013 – 134,881 miles
- 2012 – 129,619 miles
- 2011 – 109,496 miles
- 2010 – 76,134 miles
- 2009 – 42,838 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,162 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside & offside front outriggers - {plastic undertrays fitted}
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.
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear reversing lights not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Pad wear light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,162 miles (+26)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 204,162 miles
- Test number
- 659994787389
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside & offside front outriggers - {plastic undertrays fitted}
Fail204,136 miles (+2,756)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,136 miles
- Test number
- 528036413086
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking pipes going in to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass201,380 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 201,380 miles
- Test number
- 920824587021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear reversing lights not working
- AdvisoryPad wear light on
Fail201,379 miles (+6,506)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,379 miles
- Test number
- 791163701643
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cant check fully as front eye bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear reversing lights not working
- AdvisoryPad wear light on
Pass194,873 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 194,873 miles
- Test number
- 836151659224
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail194,873 miles (+6,530)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,873 miles
- Test number
- 147031513483
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass188,343 miles (+38)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 188,343 miles
- Test number
- 676006284959
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail188,305 miles (+5,897)7 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,305 miles
- Test number
- 311917464497
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass182,408 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 182,408 miles
- Test number
- 293431028916
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail182,403 miles (+4,452)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,403 miles
- Test number
- 540447435534
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass177,951 miles (+931)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 177,951 miles
- Test number
- 847396611724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,020 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 177,020 miles
- Test number
- 480463080889
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail177,020 miles (+2,796)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,020 miles
- Test number
- 992426353474
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass174,224 miles (+8,239)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 174,224 miles
- Test number
- 735190614233
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass165,985 miles (+7,576)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 165,985 miles
- Test number
- 229826902679
- 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))
Pass158,409 miles (+7,030)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 158,409 miles
- Test number
- 656546947138
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass151,379 miles (+6,462)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 151,379 miles
- Test number
- 605226357673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,917 miles (+5,850)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 144,917 miles
- Test number
- 514077252885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,067 miles (+4,186)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 139,067 miles
- Test number
- 427493834228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,881 miles (+5,262)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 134,881 miles
- Test number
- 287239933277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,619 miles (+20,123)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 129,619 miles
- Test number
- 146952242223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 109,496 miles
- Test number
- 429230631228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,496 miles (+33,362)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,496 miles
- Test number
- 325809521261
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass76,134 miles (+33,296)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 76,134 miles
- Test number
- 143999610239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass42,838 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 42,838 miles
- Test number
- 303705749480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 PLM
- Does T500 PLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 PLM is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 PLM?
- The MOT on T500 PLM is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 PLM done?
- T500 PLM was recorded at 204,162 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 9,429 miles a year.
- Has T500 PLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 PLM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 PLM 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 PLM find?
- T500 PLM passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses; slight corrosion nearside & offside front outriggers - {plastic undertrays fitted}.
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