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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,461 cc

T500 VDFMOT history

T500 VDF is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 183,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
183,048 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 VDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 VDF was last recorded at 183,048 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,004 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
10,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,048 miles
  • 2025 – 180,452 miles
  • 2024 – 175,476 miles
  • 2021 – 170,211 miles
  • 2020 – 162,125 miles
  • 2019 – 159,443 miles
  • 2018 – 157,357 miles
  • 2017 – 145,648 miles
  • 2016 – 135,120 miles
  • 2015 – 125,971 miles
  • 2014 – 105,533 miles
  • 2013 – 85,487 miles
  • 2012 – 63,228 miles
  • 2011 – 42,429 miles
  • 2010 – 18,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,048 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear 3rd axle box section underneath arm excessively corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear 3rd axle box section underneath arm excessively corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Brake cable damaged but not to excess all park brake cables.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,048 miles (+44)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    183,048 miles
    Test number
    167661033847
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,004 miles (+2,552)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,004 miles
    Test number
    225742835523
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axel 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axel 2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,452 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    180,452 miles
    Test number
    709010434417
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 3rd axle box section underneath arm excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 3rd axle box section underneath arm excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail180,452 miles (+4,976)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,452 miles
    Test number
    133721971541
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 3rd axle box section underneath arm excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 3rd axle box section underneath arm excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,476 miles (+5,265)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    175,476 miles
    Test number
    420328819522
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3rd axle outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively 3rd axle (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy 2nd axle (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2nd axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3rd axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass170,211 miles (+8,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,211 miles
    Test number
    312782293562
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass162,125 miles (+2,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    162,125 miles
    Test number
    907861061613
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass159,443 miles (+2,086)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,443 miles
    Test number
    521293133193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre axle 2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre axle 3
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect axle 3 (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle 2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle 3 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect axle 3 (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge axle 2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass157,357 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    157,357 miles
    Test number
    729728455630
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess all park brake cables. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed some passengers. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNo rear door open warning device fitted or working.

  10. Fail157,357 miles (+11,709)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,357 miles
    Test number
    354813937322
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Steering linkage likely to become detached rack. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction dpf mil lamp on also. (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess all park brake cables. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed some passengers. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNo rear door open warning device fitted or working.

  11. Pass145,648 miles (+10,528)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    145,648 miles
    Test number
    124632631268
    • AdvisoryAll four rear air bags deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside seat buckle deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySome body damage
    • AdvisorySuspension air compressor noisy

  12. Pass135,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    135,120 miles
    Test number
    781284090780
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3rd axle (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  13. Fail135,120 miles (+9,149)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,120 miles
    Test number
    448893837482
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part on shock absorber (3.6.B.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3rd axle (4.1.E.2a)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass125,971 miles (+20,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    125,971 miles
    Test number
    786353173540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass105,533 miles (+20,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    105,533 miles
    Test number
    609608554254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass85,487 miles (+22,259)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,487 miles
    Test number
    389265943216
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass63,228 miles (+20,799)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,228 miles
    Test number
    456158452253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,429 miles (+24,328)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,429 miles
    Test number
    335584861294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,101 miles
    Test number
    171640560242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 VDF

Does T500 VDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 VDF is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 VDF?
The MOT on T500 VDF is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 VDF done?
T500 VDF was recorded at 183,048 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 10,422 miles a year.
Has T500 VDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 VDF has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 VDF 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 VDF find?
T500 VDF passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; front track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides; offside front tyre slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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