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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T500 UTSMOT history

T500 UTS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 215,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
215,719 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 UTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 UTS was last recorded at 215,719 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 1,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,186 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,533 miles
Average per year
7,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 215,719 miles
  • 2024 – 214,186 miles
  • 2023 – 211,586 miles
  • 2022 – 209,831 miles
  • 2021 – 205,945 miles
  • 2020 – 202,664 miles
  • 2019 – 197,421 miles
  • 2018 – 193,402 miles
  • 2017 – 190,807 miles
  • 2016 – 189,643 miles
  • 2015 – 187,940 miles
  • 2014 – 179,928 miles
  • 2013 – 165,467 miles
  • 2012 – 158,771 miles
  • 2011 – 138,063 miles
  • 2010 – 112,603 miles
  • 2009 – 93,005 miles
  • 2008 – 77,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,719 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,719 miles (+1,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    215,719 miles
    Test number
    996296830031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass214,186 miles (+2,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    214,186 miles
    Test number
    891883446382
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass211,586 miles (+1,755)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    211,586 miles
    Test number
    641883809450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension conponents corroeded

  4. Pass209,831 miles (+3,886)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    209,831 miles
    Test number
    492012665755
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass205,945 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    205,945 miles
    Test number
    587097077439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass202,664 miles (+5,243)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    202,664 miles
    Test number
    896446039560
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass197,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    197,421 miles
    Test number
    707688592655
    • AdvisoryUnder trays /floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

  8. Fail197,421 miles (+4,019)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,421 miles
    Test number
    813948936764
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays /floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

  9. Pass193,402 miles (+2,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    193,402 miles
    Test number
    153973707918
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscureing tested components

  10. Pass190,807 miles (+1,164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    190,807 miles
    Test number
    178553190201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass189,643 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    189,643 miles
    Test number
    929640633233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail189,606 miles (+1,666)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,606 miles
    Test number
    993991851673
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass187,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    187,940 miles
    Test number
    625484395015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail187,936 miles (+8,008)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,936 miles
    Test number
    996104295087
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass179,928 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    179,928 miles
    Test number
    807769894035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing peeling off

  16. Fail179,928 miles (+14,461)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,928 miles
    Test number
    547968994052
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing peeling off

  17. Pass165,467 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    165,467 miles
    Test number
    608410263093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  18. Fail165,467 miles (+6,696)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,467 miles
    Test number
    766810863067
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  19. Fail158,771 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,771 miles
    Test number
    115453362044
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass158,771 miles (+20,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    158,771 miles
    Test number
    195273762093
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass138,063 miles (+25,460)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    138,063 miles
    Test number
    665866821134
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limit
    • NoteN/S/F sidelight bulb, dim

  22. Pass112,603 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    112,603 miles
    Test number
    163317590412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWhen was cambelt change?

  23. Fail112,603 miles (+19,598)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,603 miles
    Test number
    494097790025
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWhen was cambelt change?

  24. Pass93,005 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    93,005 miles
    Test number
    762417289075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,862 miles (+14,614)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,862 miles
    Test number
    691055859026
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass77,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,248 miles
    Test number
    713289738037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 UTS

Does T500 UTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 UTS is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 UTS?
The MOT on T500 UTS is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 UTS done?
T500 UTS was recorded at 215,719 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,754 miles a year.
Has T500 UTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 UTS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T500 UTS 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 UTS find?
T500 UTS passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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