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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T500 VDRMOT history

T500 VDR is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 211,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
211,639 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 VDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 VDR was last recorded at 211,639 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 10,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
201,614 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,025 miles
Average per year
13,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,639 miles
  • 2025 – 201,614 miles
  • 2024 – 190,643 miles
  • 2023 – 176,631 miles
  • 2022 – 161,070 miles
  • 2021 – 144,358 miles
  • 2020 – 135,184 miles
  • 2019 – 131,189 miles
  • 2018 – 115,313 miles
  • 2017 – 104,611 miles
  • 2016 – 92,891 miles
  • 2015 – 78,798 miles
  • 2014 – 58,796 miles
  • 2013 – 38,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,639 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,639 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    211,639 miles
    Test number
    211180259988
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail211,639 miles (+10,025)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,639 miles
    Test number
    464445622041
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass201,614 miles (+10,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    201,614 miles
    Test number
    521913140020
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass190,643 miles (+14,012)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    190,643 miles
    Test number
    556037619686
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,631 miles (+15,561)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,631 miles
    Test number
    315515352305
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exsurst crodded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,070 miles (+16,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,070 miles
    Test number
    549697068714
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,358 miles (+9,174)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    144,358 miles
    Test number
    922409004080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,184 miles (+3,995)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,184 miles
    Test number
    741978720582
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion; Exhaust

  9. Pass131,189 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    131,189 miles
    Test number
    461692757485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

  10. Fail131,389 miles (+16,076)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,389 miles
    Test number
    510630994696
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded

  11. Pass115,313 miles (+10,702)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,313 miles
    Test number
    461360545727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,611 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,611 miles
    Test number
    808915654411
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail104,611 miles (+11,720)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,611 miles
    Test number
    686155449471
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass92,891 miles (+14,093)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,891 miles
    Test number
    152144385399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,798 miles (+20,002)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,798 miles
    Test number
    798436675076
    • NoteBoth sides front flexible brake hoses securing brackets are loose. Part of strut.

  16. Pass58,796 miles (+20,416)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,796 miles
    Test number
    287938254024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoil light on
    • NoteDRL lamps missing
    • NoteEML on

  17. Pass38,380 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,380 miles
    Test number
    156504073467
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRunning light bulbs have been removed.

Questions about T500 VDR

Does T500 VDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 VDR is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 VDR?
The MOT on T500 VDR is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 VDR done?
T500 VDR was recorded at 211,639 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 13,300 miles a year.
Has T500 VDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 VDR has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 VDR 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 VDR find?
T500 VDR passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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