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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T500 TLYMOT history

T500 TLY is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
189,206 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 TLY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
23 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 TLY was last recorded at 189,206 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 2,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,523 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,683 miles
Average per year
5,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,206 miles
  • 2025 – 186,523 miles
  • 2024 – 183,856 miles
  • 2023 – 181,322 miles
  • 2022 – 170,282 miles
  • 2021 – 160,229 miles
  • 2020 – 159,529 miles
  • 2019 – 155,209 miles
  • 2018 – 153,400 miles
  • 2017 – 151,383 miles
  • 2016 – 147,262 miles
  • 2015 – 144,231 miles
  • 2014 – 140,332 miles
  • 2012 – 134,726 miles
  • 2011 – 129,177 miles
  • 2010 – 122,684 miles
  • 2009 – 93,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,206 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,206 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    189,206 miles
    Test number
    563330089692
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail189,206 miles (+2,683)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,206 miles
    Test number
    121945246673
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass186,523 miles (+2,667)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    186,523 miles
    Test number
    767860557229
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass183,856 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    183,856 miles
    Test number
    329742389476
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail183,856 miles (+2,534)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,856 miles
    Test number
    144238849432
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass181,322 miles (+11,040)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    181,322 miles
    Test number
    489196269873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass170,282 miles (+10,053)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    170,282 miles
    Test number
    569363267489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,229 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    160,229 miles
    Test number
    801288573271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,529 miles
    Test number
    320630189154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail159,528 miles (+4,319)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,528 miles
    Test number
    610843624552
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass155,209 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,209 miles
    Test number
    154852563368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,400 miles
    Test number
    513058070232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail153,400 miles (+2,017)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,400 miles
    Test number
    340282184031
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass151,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,383 miles
    Test number
    890292694223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail151,383 miles (+4,121)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,383 miles
    Test number
    661058491305
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass147,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    147,262 miles
    Test number
    628301983662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail147,262 miles (+3,031)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,262 miles
    Test number
    483378768211
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

  18. Pass144,231 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    144,231 miles
    Test number
    728339765130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,332 miles (+5,606)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    140,332 miles
    Test number
    146748904069
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass134,726 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    134,726 miles
    Test number
    749269542330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass129,177 miles (+6,493)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    129,177 miles
    Test number
    605922641346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass122,684 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    122,684 miles
    Test number
    210307600340
    • NoteRear disc pads worn

  23. Fail122,684 miles (+28,888)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,684 miles
    Test number
    474517600479
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear disc pads worn

  24. Fail93,796 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,796 miles
    Test number
    343052489460
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass93,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    93,796 miles
    Test number
    390132589486
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T500 TLY

Does T500 TLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 TLY is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 TLY?
The MOT on T500 TLY is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 TLY done?
T500 TLY was recorded at 189,206 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,806 miles a year.
Has T500 TLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 TLY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 TLY 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 TLY find?
T500 TLY passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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