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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T500 PLSMOT history

T500 PLS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 144,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,080 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 PLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
2 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 PLS was last recorded at 144,080 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 2,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,979 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,101 miles
Average per year
4,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,080 miles
  • 2025 – 141,979 miles
  • 2024 – 137,871 miles
  • 2023 – 133,134 miles
  • 2022 – 129,436 miles
  • 2021 – 124,390 miles
  • 2020 – 120,867 miles
  • 2019 – 116,250 miles
  • 2018 – 110,675 miles
  • 2017 – 106,919 miles
  • 2016 – 101,673 miles
  • 2015 – 96,570 miles
  • 2014 – 92,051 miles
  • 2013 – 80,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,080 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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.

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,080 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,080 miles
    Test number
    345342086829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
  2. Fail144,080 miles (+2,101)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,080 miles
    Test number
    136950555368
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))
  3. Pass141,979 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,979 miles
    Test number
    777349453601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,871 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,871 miles
    Test number
    844829690006
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Fail137,852 miles (+4,718)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,852 miles
    Test number
    756733924231
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Pass133,134 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,134 miles
    Test number
    696759705857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,115 miles (+3,679)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,115 miles
    Test number
    806908326330
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass129,436 miles (+5,046)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,436 miles
    Test number
    371244570676
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  9. Pass124,390 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,390 miles
    Test number
    142636180977
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail124,390 miles (+3,523)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,390 miles
    Test number
    527073758312
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass120,867 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,867 miles
    Test number
    499255891200
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer casing corroded.
  12. Fail120,867 miles (+4,617)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,867 miles
    Test number
    824371087677
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer casing corroded.
  13. Pass116,250 miles (+5,575)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    116,250 miles
    Test number
    342036925927
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  14. Pass110,675 miles (+3,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,675 miles
    Test number
    320473000511
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass106,919 miles (+5,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,919 miles
    Test number
    602400810898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges & cracking (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass101,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    101,673 miles
    Test number
    497166920831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,672 miles (+5,102)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,672 miles
    Test number
    826004640026
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass96,570 miles (+4,519)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,570 miles
    Test number
    175151401274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,051 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,051 miles
    Test number
    459408554280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,049 miles (+391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,049 miles
    Test number
    105525034247
    • NoteRear section of the exhaust is in a poor condition.
  21. Pass91,658 miles (+10,996)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,658 miles
    Test number
    609120764186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,662 miles
    Test number
    505166143223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 PLS

Does T500 PLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 PLS is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 PLS?
The MOT on T500 PLS is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 PLS done?
T500 PLS was recorded at 144,080 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,881 miles a year.
Has T500 PLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 PLS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 PLS 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 PLS find?
T500 PLS passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front upper steering system slightly rough strut top bearing.

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