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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T500 PREMOT history

T500 PRE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 154,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
154,194 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 PRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 PRE was last recorded at 154,194 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 2,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,597 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,597 miles
Average per year
5,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,194 miles
  • 2025 – 151,597 miles
  • 2024 – 148,011 miles
  • 2022 – 141,338 miles
  • 2021 – 135,589 miles
  • 2020 – 126,275 miles
  • 2019 – 115,927 miles
  • 2018 – 112,820 miles
  • 2017 – 106,943 miles
  • 2016 – 100,505 miles
  • 2014 – 90,024 miles
  • 2013 – 81,676 miles
  • 2011 – 74,642 miles
  • 2010 – 62,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,194 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Coil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,194 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    154,194 miles
    Test number
    815441944752
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  2. Fail154,194 miles (+2,597)1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,194 miles
    Test number
    886918503468
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  3. Pass151,597 miles (+9)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    151,597 miles
    Test number
    200785217822
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  4. Fail151,588 miles (+3,577)1 major1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,588 miles
    Test number
    647825840327
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  5. Pass148,011 miles (+6,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,011 miles
    Test number
    537379142997
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass141,338 miles (+5,749)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,338 miles
    Test number
    810600813052
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass135,589 miles (+9,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,589 miles
    Test number
    431847182848
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass126,275 miles (+10,348)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,275 miles
    Test number
    188788246750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,927 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,927 miles
    Test number
    733203590509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,820 miles (+5,877)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    112,820 miles
    Test number
    704265612331
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,943 miles
    Test number
    277872393682
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail106,943 miles (+6,438)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,943 miles
    Test number
    505596916826
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass100,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,505 miles
    Test number
    614580270942
    • AdvisoryLip on front brake disc

  14. Fail100,505 miles (+10,481)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,505 miles
    Test number
    170998261126
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryLip on front brake disc

  15. Pass90,024 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,024 miles
    Test number
    799375194149
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut on n/s/r tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads half- way worn
    • NoteLip on front brake disc
    • NoteLip on rear brake disc
    • NoteSmall chip on windscreen

  16. Fail90,024 miles (+8,348)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,024 miles
    Test number
    668425894156
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCut on n/s/r tyre
    • NoteFront brake pads half- way worn
    • NoteLip on front brake disc
    • NoteLip on rear brake disc
    • NoteSmall chip on windscreen

  17. Pass81,676 miles (+7,034)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,676 miles
    Test number
    857127383093
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f outer c/v clip shaft end loose

  18. Pass74,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,642 miles
    Test number
    867659941320
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail74,606 miles (+12,408)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,606 miles
    Test number
    815919641350
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass62,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,198 miles
    Test number
    221574990289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 PRE

Does T500 PRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 PRE is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 PRE?
The MOT on T500 PRE is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 PRE done?
T500 PRE was recorded at 154,194 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 5,946 miles a year.
Has T500 PRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 PRE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 PRE 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 PRE find?
T500 PRE passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 7 more.

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