Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
T500 RLBMOT history
T500 RLB is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 198,843 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 May 2027
- Mileage
- 198,843 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,840 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 RLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 24 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 RLB was last recorded at 198,843 miles on 5 May 2026, 5,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Jul 2015: 102,337 miles, lower than 896,798 miles on 28 Jul 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 193,489 miles · 7 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,354 miles
- Average per year
- 9,840 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 198,843 miles
- 2025 – 193,489 miles
- 2024 – 189,445 miles
- 2023 – 181,809 miles
- 2021 – 172,412 miles
- 2020 – 162,487 miles
- 2019 – 152,993 miles
- 2018 – 139,822 miles
- 2017 – 127,606 miles
- 2016 – 114,848 miles
- 2015 – 102,337 miles
- 2014 – 896,798 miles
- 2013 – 77,702 miles
- 2012 – 65,814 miles
- 2011 – 54,343 miles
- 2010 – 43,428 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,843 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,843 miles (+5,354)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2027
- Odometer
- 198,843 miles
- Test number
- 188195724056
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer skin deteriorated
Pass193,489 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 193,489 miles
- Test number
- 397798693623
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer cover corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail193,489 miles (+53)2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,489 miles
- Test number
- 172065807628
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust box outer cover corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail193,436 miles (+3,991)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,436 miles
- Test number
- 549249326477
- MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake lever sized (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill end within area of rear axle mount n/s/r. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral center exhaust box outer corroded
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass189,445 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 189,445 miles
- Test number
- 554582260917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,437 miles (+7,628)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,437 miles
- Test number
- 625229335658
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass181,809 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 181,809 miles
- Test number
- 221526482792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,806 miles (+9,394)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,806 miles
- Test number
- 207413400641
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass172,412 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 172,412 miles
- Test number
- 293458526828
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,410 miles (+9,923)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,410 miles
- Test number
- 960991351647
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass162,487 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 162,487 miles
- Test number
- 303197835779
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail162,485 miles (+9,492)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,485 miles
- Test number
- 614723383148
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass152,993 miles (+13,171)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 152,993 miles
- Test number
- 130365978284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,822 miles (+12,216)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 139,822 miles
- Test number
- 482278262814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,606 miles (+12,758)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 127,606 miles
- Test number
- 514242494388
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass114,848 miles (+12,511)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 114,848 miles
- Test number
- 503199279216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,337 miles (-794,461)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 102,337 miles
- Test number
- 638274005265
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass896,798 miles (+807,162)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 896,798 miles
- Test number
- 527179204265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,636 miles (+11,934)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,636 miles
- Test number
- 338744104224
- FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,702 miles (+11,888)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 77,702 miles
- Test number
- 419284403210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,814 miles (+11,471)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 65,814 miles
- Test number
- 399453892147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,343 miles (+10,915)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 54,343 miles
- Test number
- 458295991105
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass43,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 43,428 miles
- Test number
- 443170600223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 RLB
- Does T500 RLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 RLB is valid until 6 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 RLB?
- The MOT on T500 RLB is valid until 6 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 RLB done?
- T500 RLB was recorded at 198,843 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 9,840 miles a year.
- Has T500 RLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 RLB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 RLB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T500 RLB find?
- T500 RLB passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; central exhaust box outer skin deteriorated.
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