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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T500 UTBMOT history

T500 UTB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Feb 2013. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 168,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2026
Mileage
168,577 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 UTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 UTB was last recorded at 168,577 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 12,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,032 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,545 miles
Average per year
13,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,577 miles
  • 2024 – 156,032 miles
  • 2023 – 146,137 miles
  • 2022 – 138,957 miles
  • 2021 – 129,003 miles
  • 2020 – 105,442 miles
  • 2019 – 90,131 miles
  • 2018 – 72,881 miles
  • 2017 – 55,364 miles
  • 2016 – 36,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,577 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 26 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,577 miles (+12,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,577 miles
    Test number
    657872981173
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,032 miles (+9,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,032 miles
    Test number
    176836582097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass146,137 miles (+7,180)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,137 miles
    Test number
    318736924320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,957 miles (+9,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,957 miles
    Test number
    947846436582
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass129,003 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    129,003 miles
    Test number
    596858741074
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
  6. Fail129,003 miles (+23,561)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,003 miles
    Test number
    980485588267
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass105,442 miles (+15,311)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,442 miles
    Test number
    854473162435
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass90,131 miles (+17,250)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,131 miles
    Test number
    144407285403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,881 miles (+17,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,881 miles
    Test number
    212942526007
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  10. Pass55,364 miles (+19,183)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,364 miles
    Test number
    705513409213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,181 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    36,181 miles
    Test number
    289438705712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush worn (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail36,181 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,181 miles
    Test number
    987283131271
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T500 UTB

Does T500 UTB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 UTB expired on 4 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 UTB?
The MOT on T500 UTB expired on 4 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 UTB done?
T500 UTB was recorded at 168,577 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 13,789 miles a year.
Has T500 UTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 UTB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T500 UTB 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 UTB find?
T500 UTB passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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