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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T500 RSTMOT history

T500 RST is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 197,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2025
Mileage
197,872 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 RST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 RST was last recorded at 197,872 miles on 23 Jul 2024, 3,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,166 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,706 miles
Average per year
7,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 197,872 miles
  • 2023 – 194,166 miles
  • 2022 – 188,850 miles
  • 2021 – 182,045 miles
  • 2020 – 175,841 miles
  • 2019 – 169,861 miles
  • 2018 – 162,149 miles
  • 2017 – 153,159 miles
  • 2016 – 144,790 miles
  • 2015 – 134,273 miles
  • 2014 – 126,813 miles
  • 2013 – 119,314 miles
  • 2012 – 114,377 miles
  • 2011 – 107,979 miles
  • 2010 – 96,503 miles
  • 2009 – 86,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,872 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass197,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    197,872 miles
    Test number
    987269720910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail197,872 miles (+3,706)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,872 miles
    Test number
    156380906239
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass194,166 miles (+5,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    194,166 miles
    Test number
    681434886736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass188,850 miles (+6,805)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    188,850 miles
    Test number
    105669669910
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass182,045 miles (+6,204)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    182,045 miles
    Test number
    425253079144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass175,841 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    175,841 miles
    Test number
    416652111014
    • AdvisoryEngine mount play in
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail175,841 miles (+5,980)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,841 miles
    Test number
    385549575726
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mount play in
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm rear bushes perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass169,861 miles (+7,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    169,861 miles
    Test number
    515169417070
    • AdvisoryRear bushes perished
    • AdvisoryRear mount has play in

  9. Pass162,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    162,149 miles
    Test number
    247831287587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail162,149 miles (+8,990)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,149 miles
    Test number
    313271454020
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low n/s and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass153,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    153,159 miles
    Test number
    913083330262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail153,159 miles (+8,369)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,159 miles
    Test number
    861017980161
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass144,790 miles (+10,517)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    144,790 miles
    Test number
    721971619834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass134,273 miles (+7,460)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    134,273 miles
    Test number
    889062077881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass126,813 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    126,813 miles
    Test number
    859323054290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail126,813 miles (+7,499)1 dangerous6 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,813 miles
    Test number
    705823854295
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass119,314 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,314 miles
    Test number
    409677563249
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  18. Fail119,314 miles (+4,937)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,314 miles
    Test number
    669267963206
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  19. Fail114,377 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,377 miles
    Test number
    507349072285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass114,377 miles (+6,398)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    114,377 miles
    Test number
    877819372239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass107,979 miles (+11,476)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,979 miles
    Test number
    697858291227
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs worn

  22. Pass96,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    96,503 miles
    Test number
    191126880295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail96,503 miles (+10,426)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,503 miles
    Test number
    861296480295
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass86,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,077 miles
    Test number
    800294309289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 RST

Does T500 RST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 RST expired on 22 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 RST?
The MOT on T500 RST expired on 22 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 RST done?
T500 RST was recorded at 197,872 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2024, an average of 7,453 miles a year.
Has T500 RST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 RST has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 RST 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 RST find?
T500 RST passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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