Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T500 SOUMOT history
T500 SOU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,689 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 152,689 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,817 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 SOU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 17 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 SOU was last recorded at 152,689 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 5,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,984 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,705 miles
- Average per year
- 7,817 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,689 miles
- 2025 – 146,984 miles
- 2024 – 140,403 miles
- 2022 – 137,733 miles
- 2021 – 133,422 miles
- 2020 – 128,909 miles
- 2019 – 127,689 miles
- 2018 – 124,215 miles
- 2017 – 114,831 miles
- 2016 – 99,672 miles
- 2015 – 88,701 miles
- 2014 – 78,691 miles
- 2013 – 67,123 miles
- 2012 – 54,667 miles
- 2011 – 41,739 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,689 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf inner arches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryInner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear nsr and osr shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryManufactures under guards fitted, ns and os, restricting full inspection
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered in wax oil, restricting full inspection
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 Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,689 miles3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 152,689 miles
- Test number
- 582325647749
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf inner arches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryInner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear nsr and osr shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryManufactures under guards fitted, ns and os, restricting full inspection
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered in wax oil, restricting full inspection
Fail152,688 miles (+5,704)6 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,688 miles
- Test number
- 439469717295
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nsf and osf inner arches corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryInner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ns and os inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear nsr and osr shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryManufactures under guards fitted, ns and os, restricting full inspection
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle covered in wax oil, restricting full inspection
Pass146,984 miles (+12)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 146,984 miles
- Test number
- 690676493301
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer coroded
Fail146,972 miles (+6,569)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,972 miles
- Test number
- 554723178099
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer coroded
Pass140,403 miles (+12)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 140,403 miles
- Test number
- 722281631989
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer shell corroded
Fail140,391 miles (+2,658)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,391 miles
- Test number
- 482208281009
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer shell corroded
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield not fully secure
Pass137,733 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 137,733 miles
- Test number
- 298188400686
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail137,733 miles (+4,311)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,733 miles
- Test number
- 908860930328
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass133,422 miles (+4,513)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 133,422 miles
- Test number
- 738084224332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,909 miles (+1,220)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 128,909 miles
- Test number
- 869670320777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,689 miles (+3,474)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 127,689 miles
- Test number
- 827482656631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,215 miles (+9,384)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 124,215 miles
- Test number
- 492822211508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,831 miles (+15,159)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 114,831 miles
- Test number
- 917810395821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,672 miles (+10,971)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 99,672 miles
- Test number
- 357645566652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,701 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 88,701 miles
- Test number
- 837195484438
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Fail88,701 miles (+10,010)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,701 miles
- Test number
- 333031601246
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFront brake application uneven pads 4mm (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Pass78,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 78,691 miles
- Test number
- 348326284226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,679 miles (+11,556)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,679 miles
- Test number
- 887756184280
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Pass67,123 miles (+12,456)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 67,123 miles
- Test number
- 815527413323
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass54,667 miles (+12,928)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 54,667 miles
- Test number
- 568673502321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 41,739 miles
- Test number
- 846331121384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 SOU
- Does T500 SOU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SOU is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 SOU?
- The MOT on T500 SOU is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 SOU done?
- T500 SOU was recorded at 152,689 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 7,817 miles a year.
- Has T500 SOU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 SOU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 SOU 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 SOU find?
- T500 SOU passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 10 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 10 more.
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