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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T500 UBBMOT history

T500 UBB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 208,567 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
208,567 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

T500 UBB was last recorded at 208,567 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 9,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,397 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,170 miles
Average per year
9,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,567 miles
  • 2025 – 199,397 miles
  • 2024 – 193,285 miles
  • 2023 – 185,234 miles
  • 2022 – 179,603 miles
  • 2021 – 177,200 miles
  • 2020 – 173,852 miles
  • 2019 – 170,045 miles
  • 2018 – 158,441 miles
  • 2017 – 154,295 miles
  • 2016 – 147,953 miles
  • 2015 – 143,524 miles
  • 2014 – 135,488 miles
  • 2013 – 131,306 miles
  • 2012 – 120,236 miles
  • 2011 – 89,476 miles
  • 2009 – 54,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,567 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF REAR WHISH BONE BUSH HAS MOVEMENT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • H/brake only just met requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Washers poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,567 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    208,567 miles
    Test number
    265432871367
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail208,567 miles (+9,170)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,567 miles
    Test number
    109890138845
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass199,397 miles (+6,112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    199,397 miles
    Test number
    780634300702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock/ top mount knocking, covers in place not allowing a full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass193,285 miles (+8,051)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    193,285 miles
    Test number
    788428832871
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass185,234 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    185,234 miles
    Test number
    347498755006
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail185,234 miles (+5,631)2 dangerous1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,234 miles
    Test number
    510150910026
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass179,603 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    179,603 miles
    Test number
    864030987283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has general age related corrosion

  8. Fail179,596 miles (+2,396)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,596 miles
    Test number
    464208939829
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working Nearside repeater not working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  9. Pass177,200 miles (+3,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    177,200 miles
    Test number
    607889590680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass173,852 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2021
    Odometer
    173,852 miles
    Test number
    866144800472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF REAR WHISH BONE BUSH HAS MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail173,836 miles (+3,791)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,836 miles
    Test number
    282551630705
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible CAN NOT SEE IT AS A LIGHT BAR IS FITTED ABOVE IT (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF REAR WHISH BONE BUSH HAS MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass170,045 miles (+11,604)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    170,045 miles
    Test number
    119333864839
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass158,441 miles (+4,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    158,441 miles
    Test number
    908796884412
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers outer skins corroded

  14. Pass154,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    154,295 miles
    Test number
    702241265313
    • AdvisoryH/brake only just met requirements

  15. Fail154,295 miles (+6,342)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,295 miles
    Test number
    251564041033
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryH/brake only just met requirements
    • AdvisoryAux belt worn

  16. Pass147,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    147,953 miles
    Test number
    142000417265
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  17. Fail147,953 miles (+4,429)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,953 miles
    Test number
    490804578294
    • FailureFront engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie bar (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  18. Pass143,524 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    143,524 miles
    Test number
    218771625151
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn low
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering tie bar

  19. Fail143,524 miles (+8,036)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,524 miles
    Test number
    287928715449
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn low
    • NoteRear exhaust rusty
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering tie bar

  20. Pass135,488 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    135,488 miles
    Test number
    157149704194
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers worn

  21. Fail135,488 miles (+4,182)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,488 miles
    Test number
    259299504434
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWipers worn

  22. Pass131,306 miles (+11,070)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    131,306 miles
    Test number
    138613323196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass120,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    120,236 miles
    Test number
    516215112192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail120,236 miles (+30,760)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,236 miles
    Test number
    828505312161
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass89,476 miles (+34,674)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,476 miles
    Test number
    826928201110
    • NoteNearside and offside front,rear wishbone bushes slightly worn
    • NoteService light on

  26. Pass54,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    54,802 miles
    Test number
    992955819320
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T500 UBB

Does T500 UBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 UBB is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 UBB?
The MOT on T500 UBB is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 UBB done?
T500 UBB was recorded at 208,567 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 9,392 miles a year.
Has T500 UBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 UBB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 UBB 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 UBB find?
T500 UBB passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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