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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T500 PURMOT history

T500 PUR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 161,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
161,701 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 PUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 PUR was last recorded at 161,701 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 9,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2014: 122,780 miles, lower than 286,976 miles on 7 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
152,557 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,701 miles
  • 2025 – 152,557 miles
  • 2024 – 143,108 miles
  • 2023 – 141,769 miles
  • 2022 – 138,467 miles
  • 2021 – 133,850 miles
  • 2020 – 132,483 miles
  • 2019 – 131,101 miles
  • 2018 – 128,589 miles
  • 2017 – 125,879 miles
  • 2016 – 125,401 miles
  • 2015 – 123,430 miles
  • 2014 – 122,780 miles
  • 2013 – 286,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,701 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose both side bars (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,701 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    161,701 miles
    Test number
    295072275870
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose both side bars (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail161,697 miles (+9,140)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,697 miles
    Test number
    924001094782
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody component slightly loose both side bars (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass152,557 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,557 miles
    Test number
    605571694865
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail152,553 miles (+9,445)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,553 miles
    Test number
    939102054809
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,108 miles
    Test number
    138008731092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail143,108 miles (+1,339)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,108 miles
    Test number
    816437845514
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface in bumper (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working washer motor working, wiper blades not checked (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot twisted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside all flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmell fumes under bonnet

  7. Pass141,769 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    141,769 miles
    Test number
    307789480080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,467 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,467 miles
    Test number
    527551796241
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail138,454 miles (+4,604)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,454 miles
    Test number
    356245118827
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass133,850 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,850 miles
    Test number
    802135928893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,483 miles (+1,382)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    132,483 miles
    Test number
    130558054256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,101 miles (+2,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,101 miles
    Test number
    543776165181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass128,589 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    128,589 miles
    Test number
    199474280671
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear seats not tested due to unable to gain access

  14. Fail128,585 miles (+2,706)15 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,585 miles
    Test number
    698002973097
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureCentral Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • 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 Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • 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 Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass125,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,879 miles
    Test number
    354125040949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail125,879 miles (+478)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,879 miles
    Test number
    554412801972
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  17. Pass125,401 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,401 miles
    Test number
    161781827252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,430 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,430 miles
    Test number
    606661725122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass122,780 miles (-164,196)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,780 miles
    Test number
    229553604354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass286,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    286,976 miles
    Test number
    387761713351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail286,976 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,976 miles
    Test number
    887860613397
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T500 PUR

Does T500 PUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 PUR is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 PUR?
The MOT on T500 PUR is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 PUR done?
T500 PUR was recorded at 161,701 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026.
Has T500 PUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 PUR has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 PUR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 PUR find?
T500 PUR passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: body component slightly loose both side bars; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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