
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T500 POVMOT history
T500 POV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 253,448 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 253,448 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 POV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 8 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 POV was last recorded at 253,448 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 3,986 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 249,462 miles · 1 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,986 miles
- Average per year
- 9,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 253,448 miles
- 2025 – 249,462 miles
- 2024 – 244,107 miles
- 2023 – 235,280 miles
- 2022 – 219,131 miles
- 2021 – 199,780 miles
- 2017 – 187,398 miles
- 2016 – 180,487 miles
- 2015 – 169,358 miles
- 2014 – 157,325 miles
- 2013 – 154,002 miles
- 2012 – 133,617 miles
- 2011 – 118,415 miles
- 2010 – 96,961 miles
- 2009 – 85,251 miles
- 2008 – 71,558 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 31 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass253,448 miles3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 253,448 miles
- Test number
- 785041991886
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail253,448 miles (+3,986)1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,448 miles
- Test number
- 345637123585
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass249,462 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 249,462 miles
- Test number
- 260925213440
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail249,462 miles (+5,355)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,462 miles
- Test number
- 253186858329
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass244,107 miles (+8,827)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 244,107 miles
- Test number
- 990665193226
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass235,280 miles (+1,620)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 235,280 miles
- Test number
- 188187966257
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail233,660 miles (+14,529)1 dangerous15 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,660 miles
- Test number
- 974374218045
- DangerousRear Inner unable to access and inspect forward facing bench seat or belts as unable to access rear of vehicle , not able to open rear doors
- MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Outer Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre screw
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass219,131 miles (+483)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 219,131 miles
- Test number
- 553078011893
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail218,648 miles (+18,868)6 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,648 miles
- Test number
- 409742257518
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Outer Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass199,780 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 199,780 miles
- Test number
- 790488768908
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail199,780 miles (+12,382)1 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,780 miles
- Test number
- 376492269563
- DangerousNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working both outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass187,398 miles (+6,911)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 187,398 miles
- Test number
- 123725738912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,487 miles (+11,129)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 180,487 miles
- Test number
- 569199136797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,358 miles (+12,033)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 169,358 miles
- Test number
- 622352081780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,325 miles (+3,323)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 157,325 miles
- Test number
- 377620464285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,002 miles (+20,385)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 154,002 miles
- Test number
- 166461263278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,617 miles (+15,202)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 133,617 miles
- Test number
- 258396362264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,415 miles (+21,454)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 118,415 miles
- Test number
- 299120541072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,961 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 96,961 miles
- Test number
- 950410140037
- NoteDamage to o/s/r body work.
- NoteN/s door mirror glass smaller than mirror head.
Fail96,961 miles (+11,710)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,961 miles
- Test number
- 941269730063
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteDamage to o/s/r body work.
- NoteN/s door mirror glass smaller than mirror head.
Pass85,251 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 85,251 miles
- Test number
- 180365119075
- NoteSpare wheel missing
Fail85,251 miles (+13,693)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,251 miles
- Test number
- 924894219022
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteSpare wheel missing
Pass71,558 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 71,558 miles
- Test number
- 143331538474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 POV
- Does T500 POV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 POV is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 POV?
- The MOT on T500 POV is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 POV done?
- T500 POV was recorded at 253,448 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 9,793 miles a year.
- Has T500 POV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 POV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 POV 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 POV find?
- T500 POV passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 6 more.
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