Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T500 TLTMOT history
T500 TLT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 188,996 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 188,996 mi
- At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,680 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 TLT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 17 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 TLT was last recorded at 188,996 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 188,987 miles · 30 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 9,680 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 188,996 miles
- 2024 – 182,750 miles
- 2023 – 175,543 miles
- 2022 – 168,069 miles
- 2021 – 161,659 miles
- 2020 – 153,946 miles
- 2019 – 144,858 miles
- 2018 – 137,867 miles
- 2017 – 130,796 miles
- 2016 – 120,717 miles
- 2015 – 108,147 miles
- 2013 – 92,170 miles
- 2012 – 79,372 miles
- 2011 – 65,515 miles
- 2010 – 53,675 miles
- 2009 – 40,126 miles
- 2008 – 22,661 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass188,996 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Undertrays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,996 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 188,996 miles
- Test number
- 844306234806
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail188,987 miles (+6,237)2 dangerous7 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,987 miles
- Test number
- 784429625696
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass182,750 miles (+52)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 182,750 miles
- Test number
- 507897582832
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail182,698 miles (+7,155)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,698 miles
- Test number
- 861917777517
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 175,543 miles
- Test number
- 168071934791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,543 miles (+7,474)6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,543 miles
- Test number
- 270477967333
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass168,069 miles (+6,410)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 168,069 miles
- Test number
- 661049885755
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass161,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 161,659 miles
- Test number
- 825512895782
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,659 miles (+7,713)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,659 miles
- Test number
- 948505411559
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Pass153,946 miles (+9,088)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 153,946 miles
- Test number
- 709477862538
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,858 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 144,858 miles
- Test number
- 220171065909
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers deteriating
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail144,858 miles (+6,991)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,858 miles
- Test number
- 738469075137
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexihose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers deteriating
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass137,867 miles (+7,071)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 137,867 miles
- Test number
- 182158075922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,796 miles (+10,079)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 130,796 miles
- Test number
- 327320140444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 120,717 miles
- Test number
- 588520132042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,717 miles (+12,570)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,717 miles
- Test number
- 687934594698
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass108,147 miles (+15,977)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 108,147 miles
- Test number
- 397105865080
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass92,170 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 92,170 miles
- Test number
- 256964033316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,170 miles (+12,798)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,170 miles
- Test number
- 898904033314
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,372 miles (+13,857)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 79,372 miles
- Test number
- 467670342425
- NoteO/s/r tyre 2mm
Pass65,515 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 65,515 miles
- Test number
- 806435511304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,512 miles (+11,837)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,512 miles
- Test number
- 549295411305
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass53,675 miles (+13,549)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 53,675 miles
- Test number
- 593317810306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,126 miles (+17,465)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 40,126 miles
- Test number
- 713887219354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 22,661 miles
- Test number
- 742681848297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 TLT
- Does T500 TLT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 TLT is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T500 TLT?
- The MOT on T500 TLT is valid until 2 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 TLT done?
- T500 TLT was recorded at 188,996 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 9,680 miles a year.
- Has T500 TLT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 TLT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 TLT 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 TLT find?
- T500 TLT passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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