
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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryFront top suspension mounts noisy
- AdvisoryNumber plate lamp not working
- AdvisorySlight play in front drop links
- AdvisoryTrack rod end boots deteriorated
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.
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass156,456 miles (+9,407)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 156,456 miles
- Test number
- 667738859379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,049 miles (+10,435)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 147,049 miles
- Test number
- 867802459898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,614 miles (+13,163)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 136,614 miles
- Test number
- 574886977700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 123,451 miles
- Test number
- 485942594178
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass116,414 miles (+10,887)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 116,414 miles
- Test number
- 328203713243
- NoteBrake pad warning light defective
Pass105,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 105,527 miles
- Test number
- 355675112409
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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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