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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T500 RCTMOT history

T500 RCT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
160,971 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 RCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 RCT was last recorded at 160,971 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 3,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,743 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,228 miles
Average per year
7,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,971 miles
  • 2025 – 157,743 miles
  • 2024 – 154,716 miles
  • 2023 – 151,132 miles
  • 2022 – 148,103 miles
  • 2021 – 144,959 miles
  • 2020 – 141,811 miles
  • 2019 – 138,815 miles
  • 2018 – 132,770 miles
  • 2017 – 128,888 miles
  • 2016 – 122,609 miles
  • 2015 – 111,314 miles
  • 2014 – 91,295 miles
  • 2013 – 77,086 miles
  • 2012 – 58,050 miles
  • 2011 – 44,514 miles
  • 2010 – 39,827 miles
  • 2009 – 30,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,971 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are 3.5mm
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront wipers intermittently wont stop
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Engine mounting damaged but not to excess front and rear lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer trailing bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Inter cooler pipe leaking near side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,971 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    160,971 miles
    Test number
    671457420455
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are 3.5mm
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers intermittently wont stop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  2. Fail160,971 miles (+3,228)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,971 miles
    Test number
    266333215175
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are 3.5mm
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers intermittently wont stop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass157,743 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,743 miles
    Test number
    598570130048
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades intermittently wont stop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn heavily on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  4. Fail157,743 miles (+3,027)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,743 miles
    Test number
    830598917361
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades intermittently wont stop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn heavily on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass154,716 miles (+3,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    154,716 miles
    Test number
    283469337845
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass151,132 miles (+3,029)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    151,132 miles
    Test number
    539621562661
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass148,103 miles (+3,144)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,103 miles
    Test number
    371704936545
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass144,959 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,959 miles
    Test number
    788501112142
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail144,959 miles (+3,148)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,959 miles
    Test number
    286045489527
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Part of headlamp unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass141,811 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,811 miles
    Test number
    671375817564
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess front and rear lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInter cooler pipe leaking near side
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  11. Fail141,811 miles (+2,996)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,811 miles
    Test number
    124035288360
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess front and rear lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInter cooler pipe leaking near side
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  12. Pass138,815 miles (+6,045)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    138,815 miles
    Test number
    116515709166
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt clasp surround missing

  13. Pass132,770 miles (+3,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    132,770 miles
    Test number
    253024736071
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake flexis starting to perish
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass128,888 miles (+6,279)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    128,888 miles
    Test number
    305971721797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,609 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    122,609 miles
    Test number
    361255886389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes have significant movement but unable to determine bush condition

  16. Fail122,607 miles (+11,293)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,607 miles
    Test number
    767485712177
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes have significant movement but unable to determine bush condition

  17. Pass111,314 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,314 miles
    Test number
    257734375474
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail111,314 miles (+20,019)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,314 miles
    Test number
    269744975429
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass91,295 miles (+14,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,295 miles
    Test number
    169076474185
    • NoteBrake wear indicator lead on nsf broken

  20. Pass77,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,086 miles
    Test number
    217324583434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail77,086 miles (+1,334)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,086 miles
    Test number
    367454183188
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator light illuminated

  22. Pass75,752 miles (+17,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,752 miles
    Test number
    635299093019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass58,050 miles (+13,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    58,050 miles
    Test number
    318023392001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass44,514 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,514 miles
    Test number
    777826021031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,827 miles (+9,437)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,827 miles
    Test number
    282984050064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,390 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,390 miles
    Test number
    160025819033
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T500 RCT

Does T500 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 RCT is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 RCT?
The MOT on T500 RCT is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 RCT done?
T500 RCT was recorded at 160,971 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 7,416 miles a year.
Has T500 RCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 RCT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 RCT 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 RCT find?
T500 RCT passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: both rear tyres are 3.5mm; coil spring corroded all 4; front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts, and 4 more.

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