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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T500 VKNMOT history

T500 VKN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 149,317 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
149,317 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 VKN
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
15 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 VKN was last recorded at 149,317 miles on 27 May 2026, 2,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,119 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,198 miles
Average per year
7,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,317 miles
  • 2025 – 147,119 miles
  • 2024 – 143,905 miles
  • 2023 – 141,545 miles
  • 2022 – 137,455 miles
  • 2021 – 132,556 miles
  • 2020 – 127,217 miles
  • 2019 – 124,670 miles
  • 2018 – 112,480 miles
  • 2017 – 95,847 miles
  • 2016 – 77,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,317 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Central exhaust silencer outer casing rusted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,317 miles (+2,198)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    149,317 miles
    Test number
    863742594550
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass147,119 miles (+3,214)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,119 miles
    Test number
    762565106460
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass143,905 miles (+2,360)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,905 miles
    Test number
    589997682230
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass141,545 miles (+4,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    141,545 miles
    Test number
    101119709863
    • AdvisoryNearside sliding door damaged
  5. Pass137,455 miles (+4,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,455 miles
    Test number
    660727708809
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
  6. Pass132,556 miles (+5,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,556 miles
    Test number
    282622173801
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
  7. Pass127,217 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,217 miles
    Test number
    273569537131
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer casing rusted
  8. Fail127,215 miles (+1,284)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,215 miles
    Test number
    879362336667
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer outer casing rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front washer hose leaking when operated but still providing water to screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  9. Pass125,931 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,931 miles
    Test number
    555469824754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,928 miles (+1,258)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,928 miles
    Test number
    451348968846
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger air bag switched off
  11. Pass124,670 miles (+12,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    124,670 miles
    Test number
    100693794896
    • AdvisoryAdvise low emission no print out
  12. Pass112,480 miles (+16,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,480 miles
    Test number
    416283107158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass95,847 miles (+18,688)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,847 miles
    Test number
    654009862107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,159 miles
    Test number
    417606270940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 VKN

Does T500 VKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 VKN is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 VKN?
The MOT on T500 VKN is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 VKN done?
T500 VKN was recorded at 149,317 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 7,051 miles a year.
Has T500 VKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 VKN has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on T500 VKN 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 VKN find?
T500 VKN passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front coil spring corroded.

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