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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T500 RGBMOT history

T500 RGB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
151,648 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 RGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 RGB was last recorded at 151,648 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,644 miles · 17 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,648 miles
  • 2025 – 146,003 miles
  • 2024 – 137,956 miles
  • 2023 – 131,485 miles
  • 2022 – 121,578 miles
  • 2021 – 113,936 miles
  • 2020 – 106,392 miles
  • 2019 – 99,822 miles
  • 2018 – 93,284 miles
  • 2017 – 86,068 miles
  • 2016 – 74,944 miles
  • 2015 – 60,891 miles
  • 2014 – 51,505 miles
  • 2013 – 41,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,648 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive NIGHT HEATER FUEL LEAK

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front MACPHERSON TOP BUSH NOISEY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,648 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    151,648 miles
    Test number
    823107100291
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail151,644 miles (+5,641)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,644 miles
    Test number
    513250929138
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine suspect turbo failure (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass146,003 miles (+8,047)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,003 miles
    Test number
    718249679797
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass137,956 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,956 miles
    Test number
    696676428974
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail137,956 miles (+6,471)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,956 miles
    Test number
    412899785447
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,485 miles (+8)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,485 miles
    Test number
    112684757010
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive NIGHT HEATER FUEL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front MACPHERSON TOP BUSH NOISEY

  7. Fail131,477 miles (+9,899)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,477 miles
    Test number
    141719808245
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive NIGHT HEATER FUEL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front MACPHERSON TOP BUSH NOISEY

  8. Pass121,578 miles (+232)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,578 miles
    Test number
    399340925697
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Fail121,346 miles (+7,410)1 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,346 miles
    Test number
    927213909471
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple bulges on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass113,936 miles (+7,544)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,936 miles
    Test number
    351709387085
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bolt damaged

  11. Pass106,392 miles (+6,570)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,392 miles
    Test number
    212957398606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,822 miles (+6,538)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,822 miles
    Test number
    672599963185
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass93,284 miles (+7,216)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,284 miles
    Test number
    837868869098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,068 miles (+11,124)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    765617493488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,944 miles (+14,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,944 miles
    Test number
    620980075458
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear seat belt clasp casing damaged but still functional
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass60,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,891 miles
    Test number
    482833027766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,891 miles (+9,386)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,891 miles
    Test number
    569017682583
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass51,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,505 miles
    Test number
    318104674288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,505 miles (+10,022)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,505 miles
    Test number
    986004374210
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass41,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,483 miles
    Test number
    686359353268
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T500 RGB

Does T500 RGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 RGB is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 RGB?
The MOT on T500 RGB is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 RGB done?
T500 RGB was recorded at 151,648 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 8,469 miles a year.
Has T500 RGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 RGB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 RGB 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 RGB find?
T500 RGB passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front lower sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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