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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T500 RTAMOT history

T500 RTA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 184,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
184,800 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 RTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
20 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 RTA was last recorded at 184,800 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 5,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2016: 11,960 miles, lower than 119,688 miles on 21 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,744 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,056 miles
Average per year
6,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,800 miles
  • 2024 – 179,744 miles
  • 2023 – 174,404 miles
  • 2022 – 165,279 miles
  • 2021 – 158,708 miles
  • 2020 – 154,831 miles
  • 2019 – 148,157 miles
  • 2018 – 139,733 miles
  • 2017 – 124,841 miles
  • 2016 – 11,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,800 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    184,800 miles
    Test number
    432327672727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail184,800 miles (+5,056)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,800 miles
    Test number
    509353188815
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass179,744 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    179,744 miles
    Test number
    504733974675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass174,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    174,404 miles
    Test number
    708422030129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail174,404 miles (+9,125)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,404 miles
    Test number
    840236873357
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass165,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,279 miles
    Test number
    691542272660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail165,279 miles (+6,571)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,279 miles
    Test number
    843293504448
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass158,708 miles (+3,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    158,708 miles
    Test number
    556293913427
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass154,831 miles (+6,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,831 miles
    Test number
    123376975405
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass148,157 miles (+8,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,157 miles
    Test number
    462817636144
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass139,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,733 miles
    Test number
    673597304130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,733 miles (+14,892)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,733 miles
    Test number
    373346376242
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driving light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass124,841 miles (+112,881)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,841 miles
    Test number
    462797070190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,960 miles (-107,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    11,960 miles
    Test number
    794427760785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail119,688 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,688 miles
    Test number
    689800983814
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T500 RTA

Does T500 RTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 RTA is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 RTA?
The MOT on T500 RTA is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 RTA done?
T500 RTA was recorded at 184,800 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 6,718 miles a year.
Has T500 RTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 RTA has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 RTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 RTA find?
T500 RTA passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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