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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,896 cc

T500 URSMOT history

T500 URS is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 241,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
241,090 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 URS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 URS was last recorded at 241,090 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,083 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,007 miles
Average per year
15,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,090 miles
  • 2025 – 240,083 miles
  • 2024 – 238,098 miles
  • 2023 – 234,135 miles
  • 2022 – 225,055 miles
  • 2021 – 223,357 miles
  • 2020 – 222,148 miles
  • 2019 – 211,943 miles
  • 2018 – 200,415 miles
  • 2017 – 182,110 miles
  • 2016 – 162,604 miles
  • 2014 – 139,560 miles
  • 2013 – 81,958 miles
  • 2012 – 35,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,090 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust corroded at central & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,090 miles (+1,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    241,090 miles
    Test number
    836669593326
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  2. Pass240,083 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    240,083 miles
    Test number
    628742350025
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded at central & rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail240,083 miles (+1,985)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,083 miles
    Test number
    760252427605
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded at central & rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass238,098 miles (+3,963)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    238,098 miles
    Test number
    263583715095
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass234,135 miles (+9,080)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    234,135 miles
    Test number
    347936335625
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass225,055 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    225,055 miles
    Test number
    441192538414
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail225,053 miles (+1,696)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,053 miles
    Test number
    638498136354
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt opens up on lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt opens up on lock (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass223,357 miles (+1,209)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    223,357 miles
    Test number
    323256264937
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass222,148 miles (+10,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    222,148 miles
    Test number
    748202769267
    • AdvisoryDamage to o/s under tray
  10. Pass211,943 miles (+11,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    211,943 miles
    Test number
    157662129654
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower ball joint dust cover seeping lubricant
  11. Pass200,415 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    200,415 miles
    Test number
    680886669513
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Roller hinge broken (6.2.B.2)
  12. Fail200,415 miles (+18,305)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,415 miles
    Test number
    318208958693
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Roller hinge broken (6.2.B.2)
  13. Pass182,110 miles (+19,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    182,110 miles
    Test number
    188766590370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass162,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    162,604 miles
    Test number
    298848164558
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre belt lightly frayed (5.2.2a)
  15. Fail162,604 miles (+23,044)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,604 miles
    Test number
    568391029177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened centre belt lightly frayed (5.2.2a)
  16. Pass139,560 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    139,560 miles
    Test number
    835757874235
    • NoteFront discs slightly distorted, nsf cv gaitor has a pin hole in it.
  17. Fail139,588 miles (+57,630)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,588 miles
    Test number
    155607674294
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs slightly distorted, nsf cv gaitor has a pin hole in it.
  18. Pass81,958 miles (+46,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    81,958 miles
    Test number
    346482493454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass35,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    35,485 miles
    Test number
    996104092213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 URS

Does T500 URS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 URS is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 URS?
The MOT on T500 URS is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 URS done?
T500 URS was recorded at 241,090 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 15,449 miles a year.
Has T500 URS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 URS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 URS 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 URS find?
T500 URS passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly.

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