Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
T500 TLAMOT history
T500 TLA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 165,945 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 165,945 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,024 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 TLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 28 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 TLA was last recorded at 165,945 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 165,592 miles · 24 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 353 miles
- Average per year
- 8,024 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,945 miles
- 2025 – 165,592 miles
- 2024 – 164,291 miles
- 2023 – 162,097 miles
- 2022 – 153,712 miles
- 2021 – 145,622 miles
- 2020 – 144,363 miles
- 2019 – 142,100 miles
- 2018 – 139,206 miles
- 2017 – 134,397 miles
- 2016 – 131,072 miles
- 2015 – 126,238 miles
- 2014 – 110,775 miles
- 2013 – 90,422 miles
- 2012 – 74,101 miles
- 2011 – 69,850 miles
- 2010 – 41,139 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,945 miles
- AdvisoryBoth upper strut mounts noisey
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
No reverse lights
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,945 miles (+353)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 165,945 miles
- Test number
- 240644388535
- AdvisoryBoth upper strut mounts noisey
Pass165,592 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 165,592 miles
- Test number
- 612647782191
- AdvisoryFront suspension strut top mounts noisy
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer rusty
Fail165,588 miles (+1,297)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,588 miles
- Test number
- 992344836787
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront suspension strut top mounts noisy
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer rusty
Pass164,291 miles (+2,194)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 164,291 miles
- Test number
- 314297914000
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass162,097 miles (+8,385)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 162,097 miles
- Test number
- 763089484058
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut top mount bearing slightly noisy
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut top mount bearing slightly noisy
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass153,712 miles (+8,090)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 153,712 miles
- Test number
- 436323375318
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,622 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 145,622 miles
- Test number
- 958641579068
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryNo reverse lights
Fail145,619 miles (+1,256)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,619 miles
- Test number
- 897250925214
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryNo reverse lights
Pass144,363 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 144,363 miles
- Test number
- 587375848595
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
Fail144,362 miles (+2,262)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,362 miles
- Test number
- 997804224102
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust poor condition
Pass142,100 miles (+2,894)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 142,100 miles
- Test number
- 531739283719
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front foglight not working
Pass139,206 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 139,206 miles
- Test number
- 305431283517
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroded
Fail139,195 miles (+4,798)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,195 miles
- Test number
- 841896339205
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroded
Pass134,397 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 134,397 miles
- Test number
- 455413631325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,370 miles (+3,298)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,370 miles
- Test number
- 608087369773
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' item on mirror (8.3.1e)
Pass131,072 miles (+4,834)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 131,072 miles
- Test number
- 454843882114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,238 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 126,238 miles
- Test number
- 664888956330
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail126,215 miles (+15,440)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,215 miles
- Test number
- 486316030069
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass110,775 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 110,775 miles
- Test number
- 276601324380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,768 miles (+20,346)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,768 miles
- Test number
- 318617314332
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- 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)
Pass90,422 miles (+192)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 90,422 miles
- Test number
- 299299833312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,230 miles (+16,129)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,230 miles
- Test number
- 846564533370
- FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail74,101 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,101 miles
- Test number
- 197561642315
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass74,101 miles (+4,251)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 74,101 miles
- Test number
- 535581142327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,850 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 69,850 miles
- Test number
- 427853041396
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail69,850 miles (+28,711)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,850 miles
- Test number
- 645853441334
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,139 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 41,139 miles
- Test number
- 281350340354
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail41,139 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,139 miles
- Test number
- 614380540331
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T500 TLA
- Does T500 TLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 TLA is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 TLA?
- The MOT on T500 TLA is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 TLA done?
- T500 TLA was recorded at 165,945 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 8,024 miles a year.
- Has T500 TLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 TLA has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 TLA 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 TLA find?
- T500 TLA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: both upper strut mounts noisey.
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