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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T500 RNBMOT history

T500 RNB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
170,675 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 RNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 RNB was last recorded at 170,675 miles on 6 May 2026, 5,144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,531 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,144 miles
Average per year
10,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,675 miles
  • 2025 – 165,531 miles
  • 2024 – 159,473 miles
  • 2023 – 154,037 miles
  • 2021 – 151,011 miles
  • 2020 – 141,400 miles
  • 2019 – 127,453 miles
  • 2018 – 111,314 miles
  • 2017 – 98,442 miles
  • 2016 – 84,778 miles
  • 2015 – 70,669 miles
  • 2014 – 55,398 miles
  • 2013 – 38,000 miles
  • 2012 – 32,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,675 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,675 miles (+5,144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    170,675 miles
    Test number
    319647735878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass165,531 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,531 miles
    Test number
    949908478530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail165,531 miles (+6,058)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,531 miles
    Test number
    939140388081
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass159,473 miles (+5,436)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,473 miles
    Test number
    948280164622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,037 miles (+3,026)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,037 miles
    Test number
    351596504532
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass151,011 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    151,011 miles
    Test number
    607353827483
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail151,011 miles (+9,611)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,011 miles
    Test number
    263143828289
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass141,400 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,400 miles
    Test number
    779799843973
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail141,400 miles (+13,947)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,400 miles
    Test number
    853329058942
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass127,453 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,453 miles
    Test number
    418453059333
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  11. Fail127,453 miles (+16,139)2 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,453 miles
    Test number
    843594357774
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass111,314 miles (+12,872)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    111,314 miles
    Test number
    692230340386
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass98,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,442 miles
    Test number
    496676561574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Fail98,442 miles (+13,664)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,442 miles
    Test number
    527996625962
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass84,778 miles (+14,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,778 miles
    Test number
    268777235164
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass70,669 miles (+15,271)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,669 miles
    Test number
    721314461940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    55,398 miles
    Test number
    375329114311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  18. Fail55,398 miles (+17,398)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,398 miles
    Test number
    567799714357
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  19. Fail38,000 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    466296133309
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  20. Pass38,000 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,000 miles
    Test number
    936126433340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,319 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,319 miles
    Test number
    199832832308
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low on tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on inner edge
  22. Pass32,319 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,319 miles
    Test number
    477622832456
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low on tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on inner edge

Questions about T500 RNB

Does T500 RNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 RNB is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 RNB?
The MOT on T500 RNB is valid until 5 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 RNB done?
T500 RNB was recorded at 170,675 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 10,296 miles a year.
Has T500 RNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 RNB has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 RNB 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 RNB find?
T500 RNB passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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