Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T500 VDBMOT history
T500 VDB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,829 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 161,829 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,297 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 VDB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 5 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 VDB was last recorded at 161,829 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 4,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,416 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,413 miles
- Average per year
- 7,297 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,829 miles
- 2025 – 157,416 miles
- 2024 – 151,218 miles
- 2022 – 141,109 miles
- 2021 – 128,717 miles
- 2020 – 119,507 miles
- 2019 – 111,211 miles
- 2018 – 104,724 miles
- 2017 – 98,354 miles
- 2016 – 94,495 miles
- 2014 – 88,558 miles
- 2013 – 83,569 miles
- 2012 – 77,899 miles
- 2011 – 70,525 miles
- 2010 – 61,140 miles
- 2009 – 49,001 miles
- 2008 – 42,007 miles
- 2007 – 28,841 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,829 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,829 miles (+4,413)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 161,829 miles
- Test number
- 293235956563
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass157,416 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 157,416 miles
- Test number
- 518185174189
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail157,416 miles (+6,198)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,416 miles
- Test number
- 459609437881
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,218 miles (+17)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 151,218 miles
- Test number
- 940640175433
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail151,201 miles (+10,092)6 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,201 miles
- Test number
- 263072153094
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test things hanging from interior mirror
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin detached
Pass141,109 miles (+12,392)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 141,109 miles
- Test number
- 557584607359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass128,717 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 128,717 miles
- Test number
- 259745653613
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail128,702 miles (+9,195)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,702 miles
- Test number
- 936380582972
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass119,507 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 119,507 miles
- Test number
- 711954398720
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin deteriorated
Fail119,507 miles (+8,296)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,507 miles
- Test number
- 195857204698
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin deteriorated
Pass111,211 miles (+6,487)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 111,211 miles
- Test number
- 421715312125
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s lower rubber mounts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust outer skins corroded
Pass104,724 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 104,724 miles
- Test number
- 237354379720
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
Fail104,724 miles (+6,370)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,724 miles
- Test number
- 730642906366
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
Pass98,354 miles (+3,859)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 98,354 miles
- Test number
- 128964713694
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass94,495 miles (+5,937)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 94,495 miles
- Test number
- 862155909766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,558 miles (+4,989)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 88,558 miles
- Test number
- 748429924322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,569 miles (+5,670)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 83,569 miles
- Test number
- 425902303419
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass77,899 miles (+7,374)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 77,899 miles
- Test number
- 487991792228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,525 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 70,525 miles
- Test number
- 776336881252
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail70,525 miles (+9,385)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,525 miles
- Test number
- 195116081220
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass61,140 miles (+12,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 61,140 miles
- Test number
- 791827280279
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,001 miles (+6,994)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 49,001 miles
- Test number
- 262097799210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,007 miles (+13,166)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 42,007 miles
- Test number
- 380807898203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,841 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 28,841 miles
- Test number
- 410102907330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 VDB
- Does T500 VDB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 VDB is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 VDB?
- The MOT on T500 VDB is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 VDB done?
- T500 VDB was recorded at 161,829 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,297 miles a year.
- Has T500 VDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 VDB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 VDB 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 VDB find?
- T500 VDB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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