Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T500 PLTMOT history
T500 PLT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 119,611 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,846 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 PLT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 12 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 PLT was last recorded at 119,611 miles on 18 May 2026, 4,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 114,968 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,643 miles
- Average per year
- 5,846 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,611 miles
- 2025 – 114,968 miles
- 2024 – 112,509 miles
- 2023 – 110,558 miles
- 2022 – 105,894 miles
- 2021 – 100,545 miles
- 2019 – 94,690 miles
- 2018 – 89,150 miles
- 2017 – 82,002 miles
- 2016 – 74,329 miles
- 2015 – 65,296 miles
- 2014 – 45,194 miles
- 2012 – 42,065 miles
- 2011 – 37,639 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,611 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke upon acceleration
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,611 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 119,611 miles
- Test number
- 942261386092
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke upon acceleration
Fail119,611 miles (+4,643)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,611 miles
- Test number
- 444551698983
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke upon acceleration
Pass114,968 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 114,968 miles
- Test number
- 608688403737
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fail114,967 miles (+2,458)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,967 miles
- Test number
- 810506534536
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass112,509 miles (+1,951)4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 112,509 miles
- Test number
- 165664829973
- MinorElectrical wiring insecure both front head lamps (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass110,558 miles (+4,664)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 110,558 miles
- Test number
- 104458594413
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass105,894 miles (+5,349)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 105,894 miles
- Test number
- 138310001760
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,545 miles (+5,855)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 100,545 miles
- Test number
- 208168829495
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass94,690 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 94,690 miles
- Test number
- 119527046876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,690 miles (+5,540)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,690 miles
- Test number
- 500333925242
- Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass89,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 89,150 miles
- Test number
- 437980873801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,150 miles (+7,148)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,150 miles
- Test number
- 452273462623
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass82,002 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 82,002 miles
- Test number
- 383520904974
- AdvisoryCar derived tyres fitted
- AdvisorySecondary leisure battery insecure unlikely to fall over
- AdvisorySmoke emissions near limit for turbocharged engine
Fail82,002 miles (+7,673)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,002 miles
- Test number
- 992469529441
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryCar derived tyres fitted
- AdvisorySecondary leisure battery insecure unlikely to fall over
- AdvisorySmoke emissions near limit for turbocharged engine
Pass74,329 miles (+9,033)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 74,329 miles
- Test number
- 880824457026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,296 miles (+8,215)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 65,296 miles
- Test number
- 595038394916
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake is binding slightly!
Pass57,081 miles (+11,887)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 57,081 miles
- Test number
- 126129875074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,194 miles (+3,129)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 45,194 miles
- Test number
- 509886604048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,065 miles (+4,426)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 42,065 miles
- Test number
- 508928132396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,639 miles (+7,542)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 37,639 miles
- Test number
- 487422041406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,097 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 30,097 miles
- Test number
- 665914421068
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about T500 PLT
- Does T500 PLT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 PLT is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 PLT?
- The MOT on T500 PLT is valid until 17 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 PLT done?
- T500 PLT was recorded at 119,611 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 5,846 miles a year.
- Has T500 PLT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 PLT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 PLT 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 PLT find?
- T500 PLT passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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