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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,461 cc

T500 VUUMOT history

T500 VUU is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 230,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
230,805 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 VUU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 VUU was last recorded at 230,805 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 8,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,372 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,433 miles
Average per year
10,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,805 miles
  • 2025 – 222,372 miles
  • 2024 – 213,269 miles
  • 2023 – 203,299 miles
  • 2022 – 191,159 miles
  • 2021 – 184,755 miles
  • 2020 – 179,893 miles
  • 2019 – 172,856 miles
  • 2018 – 166,110 miles
  • 2017 – 163,013 miles
  • 2016 – 158,248 miles
  • 2015 – 153,255 miles
  • 2014 – 152,406 miles
  • 2013 – 141,569 miles
  • 2012 – 125,956 miles
  • 2011 – 108,144 miles
  • 2010 – 85,318 miles
  • 2009 – 59,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,805 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Emissions limit 1.0- none detected

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    230,805 miles
    Test number
    395066204740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail230,804 miles (+8,432)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,804 miles
    Test number
    970837530415
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass222,372 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    222,372 miles
    Test number
    296078566892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail222,371 miles (+9,102)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,371 miles
    Test number
    849508653017
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass213,269 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    213,269 miles
    Test number
    697658275212
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail213,168 miles (+9,869)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,168 miles
    Test number
    710773810901
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass203,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    203,299 miles
    Test number
    170598831406
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail203,299 miles (+12,140)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,299 miles
    Test number
    580693498396
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass shattered (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass191,159 miles (+93)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    191,159 miles
    Test number
    131091754476
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEmissions limit 1.0- none detected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  10. Fail191,066 miles (+6,311)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,066 miles
    Test number
    176301859398
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Engine bay (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OS front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEmissions limit 1.0- none detected
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  11. Pass184,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    184,755 miles
    Test number
    668628588238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail184,755 miles (+4,862)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,755 miles
    Test number
    483575868484
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass179,893 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    179,893 miles
    Test number
    859677041751
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail179,893 miles (+7,037)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,893 miles
    Test number
    987859404194
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass172,856 miles (+6,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    172,856 miles
    Test number
    716695619194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass166,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    166,110 miles
    Test number
    169203958894
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

  17. Fail166,110 miles (+3,097)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,110 miles
    Test number
    182801529512
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)

  18. Pass163,013 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    163,013 miles
    Test number
    723786474965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass158,248 miles (+4,993)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    158,248 miles
    Test number
    235948362721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass153,255 miles (+849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    153,255 miles
    Test number
    287166025191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass152,406 miles (+10,837)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    152,406 miles
    Test number
    206494394085
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust boxes starting to deteriorate
    • NoteN/s mirror glass slightly insecure
    • NoteN/s number plate light slightly dim
    • NoteO/s mirror glass cracked
    • NoteUndertray oily

  22. Pass141,569 miles (+714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    141,569 miles
    Test number
    368711723163
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring lower seating pad missing

  23. Fail140,855 miles (+14,899)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,855 miles
    Test number
    237175113446
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring lower seating pad missing

  24. Pass125,956 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    125,956 miles
    Test number
    299129032430
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  25. Fail125,956 miles (+17,812)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,956 miles
    Test number
    869899832183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  26. Pass108,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    346221031194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail108,144 miles (+22,826)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    395961431197
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  28. Pass85,318 miles (+25,644)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,318 miles
    Test number
    633420520148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass59,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,674 miles
    Test number
    202309049405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 VUU

Does T500 VUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 VUU is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 VUU?
The MOT on T500 VUU is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 VUU done?
T500 VUU was recorded at 230,805 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 10,299 miles a year.
Has T500 VUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 VUU has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 VUU 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 VUU find?
T500 VUU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge.

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