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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T500 RDLMOT history

T500 RDL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
107,895 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 RDL was last recorded at 107,895 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 5,713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,182 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,713 miles
Average per year
5,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,895 miles
  • 2025 – 102,182 miles
  • 2024 – 96,623 miles
  • 2023 – 95,234 miles
  • 2022 – 91,055 miles
  • 2021 – 89,030 miles
  • 2020 – 86,269 miles
  • 2019 – 83,142 miles
  • 2018 – 77,444 miles
  • 2017 – 70,910 miles
  • 2016 – 62,649 miles
  • 2015 – 54,252 miles
  • 2014 – 47,934 miles
  • 2013 – 38,647 miles
  • 2012 – 28,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,895 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,895 miles (+5,713)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    107,895 miles
    Test number
    218784668910
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,182 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    102,182 miles
    Test number
    218843268945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail102,180 miles (+5,557)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,180 miles
    Test number
    424101161190
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,623 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    96,623 miles
    Test number
    614948571582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,234 miles (+4,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,234 miles
    Test number
    348008983346
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts deteriorated and noisy.

  6. Pass91,055 miles (+2,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,055 miles
    Test number
    701264803245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass89,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,030 miles
    Test number
    366547808476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,030 miles (+2,761)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,030 miles
    Test number
    932096485244
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass86,269 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,269 miles
    Test number
    469887282721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,142 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,142 miles
    Test number
    908294758442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,131 miles (+5,687)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,131 miles
    Test number
    863762895752
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  12. Pass77,444 miles (+6,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,444 miles
    Test number
    643078527024
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass70,910 miles (+8,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,910 miles
    Test number
    235798315649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 7 pin trailer socket indicator inoperative.

  14. Pass62,649 miles (+8,397)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,649 miles
    Test number
    760049122227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,252 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,252 miles
    Test number
    477302139066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,934 miles (+9,287)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,934 miles
    Test number
    619407744295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,647 miles (+10,067)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,647 miles
    Test number
    439629443268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,580 miles
    Test number
    365656452222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 RDL

Does T500 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 RDL is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 RDL?
The MOT on T500 RDL 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 RDL done?
T500 RDL was recorded at 107,895 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 5,667 miles a year.
Has T500 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 RDL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 RDL 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 RDL find?
T500 RDL passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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