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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T500 TVWMOT history

T500 TVW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,265 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 TVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 TVW was last recorded at 130,265 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,249 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
5,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,265 miles
  • 2025 – 124,239 miles
  • 2024 – 120,505 miles
  • 2022 – 115,595 miles
  • 2021 – 112,963 miles
  • 2020 – 112,024 miles
  • 2019 – 109,432 miles
  • 2018 – 107,448 miles
  • 2017 – 102,768 miles
  • 2016 – 96,737 miles
  • 2015 – 91,103 miles
  • 2014 – 80,521 miles
  • 2013 – 70,535 miles
  • 2012 – 59,921 miles
  • 2011 – 46,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,265 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,265 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,265 miles
    Test number
    417796139083
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust shield loose

  2. Fail130,249 miles (+6,010)2 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,249 miles
    Test number
    722798277887
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Flexy between 2 pipes (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Top of Shock (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust shield loose

  3. Pass124,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    124,239 miles
    Test number
    947420252849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,239 miles (+3,734)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,239 miles
    Test number
    843082085246
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass120,505 miles (+14)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,505 miles
    Test number
    828401729010
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail120,491 miles (+4,896)4 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,491 miles
    Test number
    317090894096
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass115,595 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,595 miles
    Test number
    221194450378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,594 miles (+2,631)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,594 miles
    Test number
    875548828124
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

  9. Pass112,963 miles (+10)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,963 miles
    Test number
    351046244041
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail112,953 miles (+929)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,953 miles
    Test number
    111238954804
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass112,024 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    112,024 miles
    Test number
    509720915172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,008 miles (+2,576)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,008 miles
    Test number
    964259377349
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough Strut tops (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass109,432 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    109,432 miles
    Test number
    336216547191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,448 miles (+4,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    107,448 miles
    Test number
    521215423429
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers in poor condition

  15. Pass102,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,768 miles
    Test number
    280268646057
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slightly corroded

  16. Fail102,754 miles (+6,017)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,754 miles
    Test number
    573625543462
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension slightly corroded

  17. Pass96,737 miles (+5,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    96,737 miles
    Test number
    337430780836
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp damaged but not showing any white light to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass91,103 miles (+10,582)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,103 miles
    Test number
    387518315188
    • NoteNearside rear light broken on reverse light area

  19. Pass80,521 miles (+9,986)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,521 miles
    Test number
    196568514184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass70,535 miles (+10,614)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    315243893075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,921 miles (+13,520)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    268681382062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,401 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,401 miles
    Test number
    708230181060
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about T500 TVW

Does T500 TVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 TVW is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 TVW?
The MOT on T500 TVW is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 TVW done?
T500 TVW was recorded at 130,265 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,393 miles a year.
Has T500 TVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 TVW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 TVW 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 TVW find?
T500 TVW passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner d bushes; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear exhaust shield loose.

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