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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T500 TUKMOT history

T500 TUK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 305,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
305,364 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 TUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 TUK was last recorded at 305,364 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 2,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2022: 290,349 miles, lower than 297,534 miles on 15 Feb 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
302,786 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,578 miles
Average per year
10,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 305,364 miles
  • 2025 – 302,786 miles
  • 2024 – 297,971 miles
  • 2023 – 293,916 miles
  • 2022 – 290,349 miles
  • 2021 – 297,534 miles
  • 2020 – 285,215 miles
  • 2019 – 284,480 miles
  • 2018 – 280,587 miles
  • 2015 – 269,045 miles
  • 2014 – 256,225 miles
  • 2013 – 244,421 miles
  • 2012 – 227,204 miles
  • 2011 – 224,817 miles
  • 2010 – 210,852 miles
  • 2009 – 192,593 miles
  • 2008 – 174,832 miles
  • 2007 – 148,231 miles
  • 2006 – 110,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass305,364 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass305,364 miles (+2,578)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    305,364 miles
    Test number
    503640217819
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass302,786 miles (+4,815)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    302,786 miles
    Test number
    801958854552
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass297,971 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    297,971 miles
    Test number
    412430752301
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail297,970 miles (+4,054)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,970 miles
    Test number
    657277045586
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass293,916 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    293,916 miles
    Test number
    795466956218
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail293,916 miles (+3,567)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,916 miles
    Test number
    292301339192
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass290,349 miles (-7,185)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    290,349 miles
    Test number
    368837135282
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass297,534 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    297,534 miles
    Test number
    779749644409
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail297,534 miles (+12,319)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    297,534 miles
    Test number
    491399390869
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass285,215 miles (+735)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    285,215 miles
    Test number
    492352510560
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass284,480 miles (+3,893)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    284,480 miles
    Test number
    331883683188
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass280,587 miles (+11,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    280,587 miles
    Test number
    505296256116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass269,045 miles (+12,820)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    269,045 miles
    Test number
    387409835148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass256,225 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    256,225 miles
    Test number
    585009734160
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail256,225 miles (+11,804)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,225 miles
    Test number
    978229334131
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass244,421 miles (+14,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    244,421 miles
    Test number
    136817563279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass229,512 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    229,512 miles
    Test number
    225908873048
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail229,512 miles (+2,308)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,512 miles
    Test number
    396138073031
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass227,204 miles (+2,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    227,204 miles
    Test number
    258779312141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass224,817 miles (+13,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    224,817 miles
    Test number
    555432581017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass210,852 miles (+18,080)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    210,852 miles
    Test number
    401545560253
    • NotePoss engine mount

  22. Pass192,772 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    192,772 miles
    Test number
    910627370032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass192,593 miles (+17,761)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    192,593 miles
    Test number
    863384599159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass174,832 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    174,832 miles
    Test number
    950920938382
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear number plate slightley deteriorated

  25. Fail174,832 miles (+26,601)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,832 miles
    Test number
    974810938379
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear number plate slightley deteriorated

  26. Pass148,231 miles (+127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    148,231 miles
    Test number
    363724037324
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail148,104 miles (+37,332)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,104 miles
    Test number
    254283637332
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass110,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    110,772 miles
    Test number
    604494936317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 TUK

Does T500 TUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 TUK is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 TUK?
The MOT on T500 TUK is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 TUK done?
T500 TUK was recorded at 305,364 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 10,025 miles a year.
Has T500 TUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 TUK has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 TUK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 TUK find?
T500 TUK passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front upper drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, and 2 more.

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