Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
T500 TRHMOT history
T500 TRH is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,330 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 139,330 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,016 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 TRH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 11 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 TRH was last recorded at 139,330 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,470 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 860 miles
- Average per year
- 5,016 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,330 miles
- 2025 – 138,470 miles
- 2024 – 136,935 miles
- 2023 – 136,586 miles
- 2022 – 136,058 miles
- 2021 – 136,024 miles
- 2016 – 135,648 miles
- 2015 – 133,396 miles
- 2014 – 125,537 miles
- 2013 – 121,742 miles
- 2012 – 115,711 miles
- 2011 – 106,784 miles
- 2010 – 103,213 miles
- 2009 – 90,868 miles
- 2008 – 66,684 miles
- 2006 – 40,129 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,330 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,330 miles (+860)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 139,330 miles
- Test number
- 888809336003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,470 miles (+1,535)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 138,470 miles
- Test number
- 341485494826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,935 miles (+349)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 136,935 miles
- Test number
- 100646056028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,586 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 136,586 miles
- Test number
- 622897023935
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail136,573 miles (+515)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,573 miles
- Test number
- 140354061031
- MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,058 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 136,058 miles
- Test number
- 755760865562
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail136,054 miles (+30)4 dangerous19 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,054 miles
- Test number
- 422904233333
- DangerousFront Lower Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside 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 Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail136,024 miles (+376)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,024 miles
- Test number
- 140419470840
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass135,648 miles (+2,252)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 135,648 miles
- Test number
- 661330355624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,396 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,396 miles
- Test number
- 337722785141
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass133,396 miles (+7,859)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 133,396 miles
- Test number
- 536532785101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,537 miles (+3,795)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 125,537 miles
- Test number
- 315279884191
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass121,742 miles (+6,031)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 121,742 miles
- Test number
- 667734283152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,711 miles (+8,927)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 115,711 miles
- Test number
- 285506282101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass106,784 miles (+3,571)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 106,784 miles
- Test number
- 637501041188
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear brake discs slightly
Pass103,213 miles (+12,345)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 103,213 miles
- Test number
- 531995740195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 90,868 miles
- Test number
- 671318249179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,868 miles (+24,184)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,868 miles
- Test number
- 773418249175
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass66,684 miles (+26,555)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 66,684 miles
- Test number
- 561788868036
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 40,129 miles
- Test number
- 460691536323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 TRH
- Does T500 TRH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 TRH is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 TRH?
- The MOT on T500 TRH is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 TRH done?
- T500 TRH was recorded at 139,330 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 5,016 miles a year.
- Has T500 TRH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 TRH has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on T500 TRH 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 TRH find?
- T500 TRH passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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