Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T500 VVWMOT history
T500 VVW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 244,760 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 244,760 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,970 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 VVW
- 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
- 12 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 VVW was last recorded at 244,760 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 10,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 234,138 miles · 3 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,622 miles
- Average per year
- 9,970 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 244,760 miles
- 2025 – 234,138 miles
- 2023 – 234,107 miles
- 2022 – 234,074 miles
- 2020 – 234,001 miles
- 2019 – 231,306 miles
- 2018 – 220,125 miles
- 2017 – 216,171 miles
- 2016 – 211,512 miles
- 2014 – 206,872 miles
- 2013 – 202,363 miles
- 2012 – 180,376 miles
- 2011 – 156,937 miles
- 2010 – 135,225 miles
- 2009 – 111,615 miles
- 2008 – 83,790 miles
- 2007 – 60,503 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass244,760 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full under covers fitted obscuring some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Brake discs corroded and pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Brake pipes powdring up
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Engine mounts worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass244,760 miles (+10,622)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 244,760 miles
- Test number
- 358027659586
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass234,138 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 234,138 miles
- Test number
- 746604549469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass234,107 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 234,107 miles
- Test number
- 393720311966
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass234,074 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 234,074 miles
- Test number
- 924401525565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass234,001 miles (+2,695)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 234,001 miles
- Test number
- 339408725313
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass231,306 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 231,306 miles
- Test number
- 824657433004
- 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))
- AdvisoryFull under covers fitted obscuring some components
Fail231,301 miles (+11,176)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,301 miles
- Test number
- 630624708101
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-cup (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d cup (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryFull under covers fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisey
Pass220,125 miles (+22)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 220,125 miles
- Test number
- 956493327576
- AdvisoryBrake discs corroded and pitted
- AdvisoryBrake pipes powdring up
- AdvisoryEngine mounts worn
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside & offside front anti roll bar drop link and bushes deteriorated and play in joints
- AdvisoryNearside & offside front suspension arm bushes and ball joints slight play
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryShocker mounts corroded
- AdvisoryShockers and coil springs worn and corroded
- AdvisoryStrut tops rough
- AdvisoryTyres cracking up
Fail220,103 miles (+3,932)4 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,103 miles
- Test number
- 335341557521
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake discs corroded and pitted
- AdvisoryBrake pipes powdring up
- AdvisoryEngine mounts worn
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside & offside front anti roll bar drop link and bushes deteriorated and play in joints
- AdvisoryNearside & offside front suspension arm bushes and ball joints slight play
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryShocker mounts corroded
- AdvisoryShockers and coil springs worn and corroded
- AdvisoryStrut tops rough
- AdvisoryTyres cracking up
Pass216,171 miles (+4,659)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 216,171 miles
- Test number
- 131511170367
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Pass211,512 miles (+4,640)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 211,512 miles
- Test number
- 989541725244
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box showing corrosion (7.1.2)
Pass206,872 miles (+4,509)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 206,872 miles
- Test number
- 908939544333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteWashers weak
Pass202,363 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 202,363 miles
- Test number
- 497101453475
- AdvisoryCentre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteDrivers mirror
Fail202,362 miles (+21,986)4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,362 miles
- Test number
- 606808843362
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryCentre engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteDrivers mirror
Pass180,376 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 180,376 miles
- Test number
- 986743232374
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail180,375 miles (+23,438)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,375 miles
- Test number
- 628982132304
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass156,937 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 156,937 miles
- Test number
- 669580321307
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteOffside headlamp beam image kickup missing.
- NoteOffside numberplate lamp dim but illuminating the number plate satisfactory.
- NoteSlight oil leak from around turbocharger area.
Fail156,937 miles (+21,712)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,937 miles
- Test number
- 705030221321
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteOffside headlamp beam image kickup missing.
- NoteOffside numberplate lamp dim but illuminating the number plate satisfactory.
- NoteSlight oil leak from around turbocharger area.
Pass135,225 miles (+287)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 135,225 miles
- Test number
- 564778520307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,938 miles (+23,323)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,938 miles
- Test number
- 861162220303
- DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,615 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 111,615 miles
- Test number
- 783544529308
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail111,615 miles (+27,825)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,615 miles
- Test number
- 900064229321
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass83,790 miles (+23,287)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 83,790 miles
- Test number
- 973330988206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,503 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 60,503 miles
- Test number
- 383331087217
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about T500 VVW
- Does T500 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 VVW is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 VVW?
- The MOT on T500 VVW is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 VVW done?
- T500 VVW was recorded at 244,760 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 9,970 miles a year.
- Has T500 VVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 VVW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on T500 VVW 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 VVW find?
- T500 VVW passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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