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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T500 VLAMOT history

T500 VLA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
111,487 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 VLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 VLA was last recorded at 111,487 miles on 22 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,477 miles · 15 May 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,487 miles
  • 2025 – 109,871 miles
  • 2024 – 108,553 miles
  • 2023 – 108,153 miles
  • 2022 – 106,592 miles
  • 2021 – 104,309 miles
  • 2020 – 102,523 miles
  • 2019 – 99,970 miles
  • 2018 – 97,798 miles
  • 2017 – 95,601 miles
  • 2016 – 92,972 miles
  • 2015 – 89,670 miles
  • 2014 – 86,290 miles
  • 2013 – 82,921 miles
  • 2012 – 79,729 miles
  • 2011 – 71,040 miles
  • 2010 – 53,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,487 miles
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryChip b zoneRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,487 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    111,487 miles
    Test number
    962730044441
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip b zone

  2. Fail111,477 miles (+1,606)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,477 miles
    Test number
    530722577493
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip b zone

  3. Pass109,871 miles (+1,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    109,871 miles
    Test number
    342584263120
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rusty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip a zone

  4. Pass108,553 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,553 miles
    Test number
    656960063423
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear box rusty
    • AdvisoryChip b zone

  5. Fail108,534 miles (+381)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,534 miles
    Test number
    659338010522
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass108,153 miles (+1,561)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    108,153 miles
    Test number
    363521850368
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass106,592 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,592 miles
    Test number
    998401016686
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail106,592 miles (+2,283)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,592 miles
    Test number
    792305572967
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen 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 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass104,309 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    104,309 miles
    Test number
    800010957370
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail104,309 miles (+1,786)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,309 miles
    Test number
    548685030575
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass102,523 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    102,523 miles
    Test number
    853084398691
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's worn / corroded

  12. Fail102,500 miles (+2,530)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,500 miles
    Test number
    933198679388
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc's worn / corroded

  13. Pass99,970 miles (+2,172)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,970 miles
    Test number
    748648752360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass97,798 miles (+2,197)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    97,798 miles
    Test number
    750384521795
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass95,601 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    95,601 miles
    Test number
    623257287653
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  16. Fail95,597 miles (+2,625)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,597 miles
    Test number
    361677668109
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/20 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  17. Pass92,972 miles (+3,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,972 miles
    Test number
    291973768354
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass89,670 miles (+28)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,670 miles
    Test number
    266100145436
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  19. Fail89,642 miles (+3,352)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,642 miles
    Test number
    978688335124
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  20. Pass86,290 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,290 miles
    Test number
    829057134155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,921 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,921 miles
    Test number
    659888423140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass79,729 miles (+8,689)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,729 miles
    Test number
    397388532185
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill cover fitted

  23. Pass71,040 miles (+17,997)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,040 miles
    Test number
    205938911132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,043 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,043 miles
    Test number
    210611440414
    • NoteFront tyres starting to get low
    • NoteWipers poor

Questions about T500 VLA

Does T500 VLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 VLA is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 VLA?
The MOT on T500 VLA is valid until 27 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 VLA done?
T500 VLA was recorded at 111,487 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,652 miles a year.
Has T500 VLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 VLA has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 VLA 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 VLA find?
T500 VLA passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; chip b zone.

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