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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T500 TMYMOT history

T500 TMY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 217,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
217,750 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 TMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 TMY was last recorded at 217,750 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,354 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,396 miles
Average per year
9,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,750 miles
  • 2025 – 216,354 miles
  • 2024 – 213,786 miles
  • 2023 – 209,686 miles
  • 2022 – 204,119 miles
  • 2020 – 193,495 miles
  • 2019 – 185,352 miles
  • 2018 – 173,219 miles
  • 2017 – 161,218 miles
  • 2016 – 150,609 miles
  • 2015 – 139,224 miles
  • 2014 – 124,063 miles
  • 2013 – 112,650 miles
  • 2012 – 104,361 miles
  • 2011 – 96,706 miles
  • 2010 – 89,502 miles
  • 2009 – 79,837 miles
  • 2008 – 68,728 miles
  • 2007 – 44,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,750 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • There is a sticker on the windscreen within the swept area not affecting the drivers view

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,750 miles (+1,396)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    217,750 miles
    Test number
    628766147711
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass216,354 miles (+2,568)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    216,354 miles
    Test number
    464137923892
    • MinorRegistration 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass213,786 miles (+4,100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    213,786 miles
    Test number
    726693101186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass209,686 miles (+5,567)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    209,686 miles
    Test number
    470083451392
    • MinorRegistration 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 Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass204,119 miles (+10,624)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    204,119 miles
    Test number
    284789736675
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryThere is a sticker on the windscreen not affecting the drivers view

  6. Pass193,495 miles (+27)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    193,495 miles
    Test number
    668658034615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryThere is a sticker on the windscreen not affecting the drivers view

  7. Fail193,468 miles (+8,116)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,468 miles
    Test number
    360363939763
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryThere is a sticker on the windscreen not affecting the drivers view

  8. Pass185,352 miles (+12,133)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    185,352 miles
    Test number
    991554923179
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction windscreen sticker (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is corroded

  9. Pass173,219 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    173,219 miles
    Test number
    243097087053
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryThere is a sticker on the windscreen within the swept area not affecting the drivers view

  10. Fail173,142 miles (+11,924)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,142 miles
    Test number
    229557404196
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryThere is a sticker on the windscreen within the swept area not affecting the drivers view

  11. Pass161,218 miles (+280)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    161,218 miles
    Test number
    475345026273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryThere is a sticker on the windscreen in the swept area not affecting the drivers view

  12. Fail160,938 miles (+10,329)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,938 miles
    Test number
    531298335142
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryThere is a sticker on the windscreen in the swept area not affecting the drivers view

  13. Pass150,609 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    150,609 miles
    Test number
    228353720886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryThere is a sticker on the windscreen within the swept area not affecting the drivers view

  14. Fail150,557 miles (+11,333)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,557 miles
    Test number
    925482060369
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryThere is a sticker on the windscreen within the swept area not affecting the drivers view

  15. Pass139,224 miles (+15,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    139,224 miles
    Test number
    351025744722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryThere is a sticker on the windscreen within the swept area not affecting the drivers view

  16. Pass124,063 miles (+11,413)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    124,063 miles
    Test number
    276154544260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust is corroded
    • NoteThere are letters on the lower windscreen, over the prescribed size, which do not affect the drivers view of rhe road

  17. Pass112,650 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    112,650 miles
    Test number
    399906503295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail112,645 miles (+8,284)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,645 miles
    Test number
    795214803289
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass104,361 miles (+7,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    104,361 miles
    Test number
    299979812279
    • 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)

  20. Pass96,706 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    96,706 miles
    Test number
    487056611268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,659 miles (+7,157)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,659 miles
    Test number
    249914911280
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass89,502 miles (+9,665)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    89,502 miles
    Test number
    982468010268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,837 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,837 miles
    Test number
    311399619433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear number plate early evidence of delamination

  24. Fail79,837 miles (+11,109)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,837 miles
    Test number
    954359619234
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear number plate early evidence of delamination

  25. Pass68,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    68,728 miles
    Test number
    561671328265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail68,728 miles (+24,142)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,728 miles
    Test number
    330089218202
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass44,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,586 miles
    Test number
    714281707153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 TMY

Does T500 TMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 TMY is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 TMY?
The MOT on T500 TMY is valid until 20 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 TMY done?
T500 TMY was recorded at 217,750 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 9,227 miles a year.
Has T500 TMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 TMY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T500 TMY 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 TMY find?
T500 TMY passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 arms.

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