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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T500 TJUMOT history

T500 TJU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Aug 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 102,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
102,549 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 TJU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Aug 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 TJU was last recorded at 102,549 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 2,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,344 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,205 miles
Average per year
5,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,549 miles
  • 2025 – 100,344 miles
  • 2024 – 97,699 miles
  • 2023 – 94,833 miles
  • 2022 – 91,338 miles
  • 2021 – 86,028 miles
  • 2019 – 75,468 miles
  • 2018 – 69,407 miles
  • 2017 – 66,120 miles
  • 2016 – 54,601 miles
  • 2015 – 46,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,549 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHigh handbrake travel
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 10 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,549 miles (+2,205)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    102,549 miles
    Test number
    863148532334
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh handbrake travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass100,344 miles (+2,645)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    100,344 miles
    Test number
    448359559640
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog Light Cover Loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass97,699 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,699 miles
    Test number
    876632558370
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneralised corrosion on rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail97,699 miles (+2,866)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,699 miles
    Test number
    173701141746
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneralised corrosion on rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass94,833 miles (+3,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    94,833 miles
    Test number
    514724110872
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass91,338 miles (+5,310)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,338 miles
    Test number
    446204035633
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass86,028 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    86,028 miles
    Test number
    318256788219
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail86,028 miles (+10,560)10 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,028 miles
    Test number
    940211282104
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction numerous items (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass75,468 miles (+6,061)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,468 miles
    Test number
    887656915830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,407 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,407 miles
    Test number
    148431587843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,120 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,120 miles
    Test number
    166638044770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail66,120 miles (+11,519)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,120 miles
    Test number
    479462455765
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass54,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,601 miles
    Test number
    195539572059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,601 miles (+8,381)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,601 miles
    Test number
    742835413221
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass46,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,220 miles
    Test number
    651460260097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 TJU

Does T500 TJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 TJU is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 TJU?
The MOT on T500 TJU is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 TJU done?
T500 TJU was recorded at 102,549 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 5,420 miles a year.
Has T500 TJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 TJU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 TJU 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 TJU find?
T500 TJU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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