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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T500 RHOMOT history

T500 RHO is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
117,907 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 RHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 RHO was last recorded at 117,907 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 2,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,125 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,782 miles
Average per year
4,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,907 miles
  • 2024 – 115,125 miles
  • 2023 – 112,556 miles
  • 2022 – 110,086 miles
  • 2020 – 110,069 miles
  • 2019 – 109,236 miles
  • 2018 – 107,166 miles
  • 2017 – 105,051 miles
  • 2016 – 103,651 miles
  • 2015 – 102,167 miles
  • 2014 – 99,308 miles
  • 2013 – 86,061 miles
  • 2012 – 72,074 miles
  • 2011 – 60,653 miles
  • 2010 – 52,639 miles
  • 2009 – 45,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,907 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,907 miles (+2,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,907 miles
    Test number
    720215146844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,125 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    115,125 miles
    Test number
    954120050334
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,123 miles (+2,567)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,123 miles
    Test number
    498280848768
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,556 miles (+2,470)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,556 miles
    Test number
    830793781497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,086 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,086 miles
    Test number
    885370203697
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail110,086 miles (+17)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,086 miles
    Test number
    582411305265
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced characters (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced characters (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass110,069 miles (+833)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,069 miles
    Test number
    583154439147
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass109,236 miles (+2,070)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,236 miles
    Test number
    858003790280
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass107,166 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,166 miles
    Test number
    225981337143
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail107,153 miles (+2,102)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,153 miles
    Test number
    947447281578
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass105,051 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,051 miles
    Test number
    194723562526
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail105,003 miles (+1,352)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,003 miles
    Test number
    285024499506
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass103,651 miles (+1,484)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,651 miles
    Test number
    681063129790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  14. Pass102,167 miles (+2,859)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    102,167 miles
    Test number
    297884745024
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  15. Pass99,308 miles (+13,247)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    99,308 miles
    Test number
    997748544052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,061 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,061 miles
    Test number
    439834883095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail86,061 miles (+13,987)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,061 miles
    Test number
    107834683057
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass72,074 miles (+11,421)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    72,074 miles
    Test number
    289947582055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,653 miles (+8,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,653 miles
    Test number
    686015681023
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass52,639 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,639 miles
    Test number
    692960390071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,449 miles (+196)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,449 miles
    Test number
    613865180082
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Fail52,253 miles (+6,540)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,253 miles
    Test number
    454502580058
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass45,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,713 miles
    Test number
    101506189070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 RHO

Does T500 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 RHO is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 RHO?
The MOT on T500 RHO is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 RHO done?
T500 RHO was recorded at 117,907 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,357 miles a year.
Has T500 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 RHO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 RHO 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 RHO find?
T500 RHO passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive transmission.

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