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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T500 RCSMOT history

T500 RCS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 378,468 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
378,468 km
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 RCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 RCS was last recorded at 378,468 km on 14 May 2026, 8 km more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2008: 76,171 miles, lower than 76,333 miles on 29 Jan 2008.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
378,460 km · 5 May 2026
Between the last two tests
8 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 378,468 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass378,468 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass378,468 km (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    378,468 km
    Test number
    991038112512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail378,460 km1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    378,460 km
    Test number
    133441622651
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass234,192 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    234,192 miles
    Test number
    687691114315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail234,190 miles (+6,880)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,190 miles
    Test number
    500332083147
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass227,310 miles (+11,706)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    227,310 miles
    Test number
    254269151153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass215,604 miles (+2,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    215,604 miles
    Test number
    160924339690
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass212,869 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    212,869 miles
    Test number
    239984424296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail212,869 miles (+5,722)6 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,869 miles
    Test number
    281836246792
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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 twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass207,147 miles (+99,932)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    207,147 miles
    Test number
    832580877211
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack

  10. Pass107,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,215 miles
    Test number
    814450874739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail197,215 miles (+6,137)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,215 miles
    Test number
    349055406877
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  12. Pass191,078 miles (+9,995)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    191,078 miles
    Test number
    135293422908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded

  13. Pass181,083 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    181,083 miles
    Test number
    228045130186
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear seat folded down preventing the seat belt to be tested

  14. Fail181,079 miles (+9,262)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,079 miles
    Test number
    763965061423
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear seat folded down preventing the seat belt to be tested

  15. Pass171,817 miles (+16,460)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    171,817 miles
    Test number
    215449945179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass155,357 miles (+18,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    155,357 miles
    Test number
    417298524141
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass136,482 miles (+9,446)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    136,482 miles
    Test number
    136174113146
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass127,036 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    127,036 miles
    Test number
    456616932334
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  19. Fail127,036 miles (+4,203)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,036 miles
    Test number
    519275132364
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  20. Pass122,833 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    122,833 miles
    Test number
    169187472498
    • NoteMiddle exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

  21. Fail122,831 miles (+12,375)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,831 miles
    Test number
    879246572093
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteMiddle exhaust box outer skin in poor condition
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  22. Pass110,456 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    110,456 miles
    Test number
    497361571096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front brake hose slightly damaged where it has been fouling.
    • NoteOffside windscreen damaged but repaired flush with glass

  23. Fail110,453 miles (+12,106)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,453 miles
    Test number
    478840271085
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front brake hose slightly damaged where it has been fouling.
    • NoteOffside windscreen damaged but repaired flush with glass

  24. Fail98,347 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,347 miles
    Test number
    341328570063
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass98,347 miles (+13,556)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    98,347 miles
    Test number
    501238570016
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass84,791 miles (+8,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,791 miles
    Test number
    904381179026
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass76,171 miles (-162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    76,171 miles
    Test number
    354819278001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail76,333 miles (+2,980)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,333 miles
    Test number
    423849228060
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail73,353 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    103488237424
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass73,353 miles (+22,261)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    73,353 miles
    Test number
    274578537033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass51,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,092 miles
    Test number
    640935846018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 RCS

Does T500 RCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 RCS is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 RCS?
The MOT on T500 RCS is valid until 13 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 RCS done?
T500 RCS was recorded at 378,468 km at its MOT on 14 May 2026.
Has T500 RCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 RCS has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 RCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 RCS find?
T500 RCS passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.

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