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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T500 VRSMOT history

T500 VRS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 189,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
189,448 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,637 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 VRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 VRS was last recorded at 189,448 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 2,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,214 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,234 miles
Average per year
6,637 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,448 miles
  • 2025 – 187,214 miles
  • 2024 – 182,546 miles
  • 2023 – 180,819 miles
  • 2022 – 179,562 miles
  • 2021 – 178,894 miles
  • 2019 – 175,647 miles
  • 2018 – 168,110 miles
  • 2017 – 156,456 miles
  • 2016 – 147,049 miles
  • 2015 – 136,614 miles
  • 2014 – 123,451 miles
  • 2013 – 116,414 miles
  • 2012 – 105,527 miles
  • 2011 – 90,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,448 miles
  • AdvisoryFront top suspension mounts noisy
  • AdvisoryNumber plate lamp not working
  • AdvisorySlight play in front drop links
  • AdvisoryTrack rod end boots deteriorated

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,448 miles (+2,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    189,448 miles
    Test number
    948916323818
    • AdvisoryFront top suspension mounts noisy
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lamp not working
    • AdvisorySlight play in front drop links
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end boots deteriorated
  2. Pass187,214 miles (+4,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    187,214 miles
    Test number
    683604287253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisorySome corrosion in nearside outer sill
  3. Pass182,546 miles (+19)22 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    182,546 miles
    Test number
    412345117756
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside under tray fitted unable to fully inspect inner sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside under tray fitted unable to fully inspect inner sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened include mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heat shield corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted unable fully inspect tow bar mount
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded
  4. Fail182,527 miles (+1,708)1 dangerous1 major23 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,527 miles
    Test number
    479063341858
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside under tray fitted unable to fully inspect inner sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside under tray fitted unable to fully inspect inner sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened include mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer heat shield corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted unable fully inspect tow bar mount
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded
  5. Pass180,819 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    180,819 miles
    Test number
    456422788327
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail180,792 miles (+1,230)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,792 miles
    Test number
    825926425788
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back box silencer heat cover corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted not allowed check inner sill and towbar mounting
  7. Pass179,562 miles (+668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    179,562 miles
    Test number
    852353065423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass178,894 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    178,894 miles
    Test number
    353419190049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner rackends have slight play
  9. Fail178,870 miles (+3,223)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,870 miles
    Test number
    855520676754
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel possibly calliper or cable (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner rackends have slight play
  10. Pass175,647 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,647 miles
    Test number
    182098271215
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail175,641 miles (+7,531)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,641 miles
    Test number
    299599591891
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass168,110 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    168,110 miles
    Test number
    303934415314
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail168,107 miles (+11,651)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,107 miles
    Test number
    955882985852
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass156,456 miles (+9,407)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    156,456 miles
    Test number
    667738859379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass147,049 miles (+10,435)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    147,049 miles
    Test number
    867802459898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass136,614 miles (+13,163)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    136,614 miles
    Test number
    574886977700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    123,451 miles
    Test number
    485942594178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,451 miles (+259)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,451 miles
    Test number
    577952694190
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Fail123,192 miles (+6,778)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,192 miles
    Test number
    179655474109
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass116,414 miles (+10,887)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,414 miles
    Test number
    328203713243
    • NoteBrake pad warning light defective
  21. Pass105,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,527 miles
    Test number
    355675112409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,527 miles (+15,478)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,527 miles
    Test number
    376344912278
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWarning light on dash
  23. Pass90,049 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,049 miles
    Test number
    527377201206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Fail90,039 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,039 miles
    Test number
    999936401297
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T500 VRS

Does T500 VRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 VRS is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 VRS?
The MOT on T500 VRS is valid until 23 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 VRS done?
T500 VRS was recorded at 189,448 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,637 miles a year.
Has T500 VRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 VRS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 VRS 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 VRS find?
T500 VRS passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front top suspension mounts noisy; number plate lamp not working; slight play in front drop links, and 1 more.

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