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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T500 VRAMOT history

T500 VRA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,004 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 VRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 VRA was last recorded at 149,004 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 2,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,520 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,484 miles
Average per year
7,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,004 miles
  • 2025 – 146,520 miles
  • 2024 – 142,238 miles
  • 2023 – 136,534 miles
  • 2021 – 124,162 miles
  • 2020 – 108,208 miles
  • 2019 – 93,861 miles
  • 2018 – 72,336 miles
  • 2017 – 68,339 miles
  • 2016 – 63,201 miles
  • 2015 – 61,226 miles
  • 2014 – 58,320 miles
  • 2012 – 46,558 miles
  • 2011 – 41,177 miles
  • 2010 – 35,134 miles
  • 2009 – 29,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,004 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))
  • AdvisoryREAR BRKE DISC'S CORRODED

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.

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Side step support bars badley corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,004 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,004 miles
    Test number
    418810084712
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRKE DISC'S CORRODED
  2. Fail149,004 miles (+2,484)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,004 miles
    Test number
    481819369634
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRKE DISC'S CORRODED
  3. Pass146,520 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,520 miles
    Test number
    608627677973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,238 miles (+1,405)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    142,238 miles
    Test number
    132110781051
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass140,833 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,833 miles
    Test number
    223896810830
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide step support bars badley corroded
  6. Fail140,833 miles (+4,299)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,833 miles
    Test number
    751009901879
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide step support bars badley corroded
  7. Pass136,534 miles (+12,372)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    136,534 miles
    Test number
    263528568371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    124,162 miles
    Test number
    417707877756
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components
  9. Fail124,162 miles (+15,954)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,162 miles
    Test number
    157194408502
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear [before and after fuel tank] (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components
  10. Pass108,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,208 miles
    Test number
    422770399023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,208 miles (+14,347)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,208 miles
    Test number
    995732652325
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible through deep cuts 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass93,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,861 miles
    Test number
    728732987661
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Fail93,861 miles (+21,525)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,861 miles
    Test number
    241522905125
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass72,336 miles (+3,997)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,336 miles
    Test number
    200325980764
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip low in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  15. Pass68,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,339 miles
    Test number
    980745396881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,339 miles (+5,138)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,339 miles
    Test number
    953959501600
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
  17. Pass63,201 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,201 miles
    Test number
    484502772627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,226 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,226 miles
    Test number
    116482415145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,320 miles (+11,762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,320 miles
    Test number
    899078114199
    • 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)
  20. Pass46,558 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    46,558 miles
    Test number
    695129572295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,177 miles (+6,043)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,177 miles
    Test number
    436194181294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,134 miles (+5,519)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,134 miles
    Test number
    481087100425
    • NoteUNABLEW TO DO FULL INSPECTION UNDERNEATH DUE TO UNDER BODY PROTECTION
  23. Pass29,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,615 miles
    Test number
    450423409450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 VRA

Does T500 VRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 VRA is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 VRA?
The MOT on T500 VRA is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 VRA done?
T500 VRA was recorded at 149,004 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,074 miles a year.
Has T500 VRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 VRA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 VRA 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 VRA find?
T500 VRA passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brke disc's corroded.

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