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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T500 PRKMOT history

T500 PRK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 253,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
253,054 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 PRK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 PRK was last recorded at 253,054 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,593 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,461 miles
Average per year
10,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 253,054 miles
  • 2024 – 246,593 miles
  • 2023 – 241,376 miles
  • 2022 – 233,623 miles
  • 2021 – 227,249 miles
  • 2020 – 222,018 miles
  • 2019 – 212,130 miles
  • 2018 – 196,313 miles
  • 2017 – 182,840 miles
  • 2016 – 171,190 miles
  • 2015 – 168,260 miles
  • 2014 – 155,322 miles
  • 2013 – 144,940 miles
  • 2012 – 133,242 miles
  • 2011 – 119,552 miles
  • 2010 – 102,723 miles
  • 2009 – 84,209 miles
  • 2008 – 61,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,054 miles
  • AdvisoryCentre stop light inop
  • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
  • AdvisoryNsr seatbelt staulk covers missing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,054 miles (+6,461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    253,054 miles
    Test number
    848801657865
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light inop
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNsr seatbelt staulk covers missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass246,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    246,593 miles
    Test number
    456427836885
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  3. Fail246,591 miles (+5,215)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,591 miles
    Test number
    612745169506
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  4. Pass241,376 miles (+7,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    241,376 miles
    Test number
    306472143774
    • AdvisoryClean emissions
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass233,623 miles (+6,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    233,623 miles
    Test number
    453188971790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass227,249 miles (+5,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    227,249 miles
    Test number
    126273133673
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass222,018 miles (+9,888)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    222,018 miles
    Test number
    164025718350
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass212,130 miles (+245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    212,130 miles
    Test number
    482524600982
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail211,885 miles (+15,572)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,885 miles
    Test number
    536525805629
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass196,313 miles (+174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    196,313 miles
    Test number
    824563606826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front upper strut bearing worn
  11. Fail196,139 miles (+13,299)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,139 miles
    Test number
    857216978719
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread - 215/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front upper strut bearing worn
  12. Pass182,840 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    182,840 miles
    Test number
    960139683180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail182,832 miles (+3,306)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,832 miles
    Test number
    708069289827
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view lower cover missing (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt buckle plastic cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
  14. Pass179,526 miles (+8,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    179,526 miles
    Test number
    448971438138
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust corroded
  15. Pass171,190 miles (+2,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    171,190 miles
    Test number
    251113421086
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass168,260 miles (+12,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    168,260 miles
    Test number
    237477095150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass155,322 miles (+10,382)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    155,322 miles
    Test number
    656962504238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn thin
    • NoteN/s steering arm has slight play
  18. Pass144,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    144,940 miles
    Test number
    138026403243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail144,940 miles (+11,698)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,940 miles
    Test number
    437125403265
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass133,242 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    133,242 miles
    Test number
    349532602426
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  21. Fail133,242 miles (+13,690)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,242 miles
    Test number
    308359892164
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outter edge
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing noisey when rotated
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  22. Pass119,552 miles (+16,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,552 miles
    Test number
    156332601223
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass102,723 miles (+18,514)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    102,723 miles
    Test number
    734729860123
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Fail84,209 miles1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,209 miles
    Test number
    481301669172
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriated
  25. Pass84,209 miles (+22,718)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    84,209 miles
    Test number
    684091069102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriated
  26. Pass61,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,491 miles
    Test number
    560180138105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 PRK

Does T500 PRK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 PRK is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 PRK?
The MOT on T500 PRK is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 PRK done?
T500 PRK was recorded at 253,054 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 10,929 miles a year.
Has T500 PRK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 PRK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 PRK 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 PRK find?
T500 PRK passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: centre stop light inop; covers and undertrays fitted; nsr seatbelt staulk covers missing, and 2 more.

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