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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 UKEMOT history

T500 UKE is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 292,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
292,130 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 UKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 UKE was last recorded at 292,130 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
292,130 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 292,130 miles
  • 2025 – 290,063 miles
  • 2024 – 289,531 miles
  • 2023 – 289,157 miles
  • 2021 – 284,841 miles
  • 2020 – 280,665 miles
  • 2019 – 276,269 miles
  • 2018 – 271,005 miles
  • 2017 – 269,006 miles
  • 2016 – 267,403 miles
  • 2015 – 253,643 miles
  • 2014 – 242,177 miles
  • 2013 – 225,355 miles
  • 2012 – 207,119 miles
  • 2011 – 181,332 miles
  • 2010 – 159,413 miles
  • 2009 – 125,322 miles
  • 2008 – 83,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass292,130 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass292,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    292,130 miles
    Test number
    313702930538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail292,130 miles (+2,067)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,130 miles
    Test number
    751124805780
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre fouling a part of the vehicle All Four (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass290,063 miles (+532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    290,063 miles
    Test number
    507587867320
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass289,531 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    289,531 miles
    Test number
    797628885600
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail289,531 miles (+374)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,531 miles
    Test number
    251506357545
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass289,157 miles (+4,316)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    289,157 miles
    Test number
    532285710623
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass284,841 miles (+4,176)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    284,841 miles
    Test number
    484468547587
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively NSF -OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF - OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass280,665 miles (+4,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    280,665 miles
    Test number
    705910900256
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass276,269 miles (+5,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    276,269 miles
    Test number
    471642253837
    • AdvisoryCentral Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass271,005 miles (+1,999)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    271,005 miles
    Test number
    633812202733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass269,006 miles (+1,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    269,006 miles
    Test number
    668385680723
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass267,403 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    267,403 miles
    Test number
    476605526906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass265,975 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    265,975 miles
    Test number
    646426590475
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront disc rusty as if standing
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coil springs heavily corroded but still complete time of test
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Fail265,975 miles (+12,332)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,975 miles
    Test number
    356839587433
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront disc rusty as if standing
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension coil springs heavily corroded but still complete time of test
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass253,643 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    253,643 miles
    Test number
    686117015104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail253,642 miles (+11,465)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,642 miles
    Test number
    327195515103
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass242,177 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    242,177 miles
    Test number
    225706604187
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s steering rackend has slight play

  18. Fail242,175 miles (+16,820)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,175 miles
    Test number
    537915204178
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s steering rackend has slight play

  19. Pass225,355 miles (+18,236)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    225,355 miles
    Test number
    735771103114
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  20. Pass207,119 miles (+16)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    207,119 miles
    Test number
    709952102188
    • NoteMIRRORS SECURED WITH CABLE TIES
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE IS WORN UNEVEN
    • NoteSLIGHT WEAR IN THE STEERING RACK
    • NoteTHE EXHAUST IS CORRODED
    • NoteTHE POWER STEERING PUMP IS DAMP WITH OIL

  21. Fail207,103 miles (+25,771)2 dangerous5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,103 miles
    Test number
    758641602166
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMIRRORS SECURED WITH CABLE TIES
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE IS WORN UNEVEN
    • NoteSLIGHT WEAR IN THE STEERING RACK
    • NoteTHE EXHAUST IS CORRODED
    • NoteTHE POWER STEERING PUMP IS DAMP WITH OIL

  22. Pass181,332 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    181,332 miles
    Test number
    255026501167
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  23. Fail181,331 miles (+21,918)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,331 miles
    Test number
    829205001137
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  24. Pass159,413 miles (+34,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    159,413 miles
    Test number
    623902400127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass125,322 miles (+41,383)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    125,322 miles
    Test number
    223297909184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    83,939 miles
    Test number
    260602408471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 UKE

Does T500 UKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 UKE is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 UKE?
The MOT on T500 UKE is valid until 9 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 UKE done?
T500 UKE was recorded at 292,130 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 11,569 miles a year.
Has T500 UKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 UKE has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 UKE 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 UKE find?
T500 UKE passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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