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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T500 VWBMOT history

T500 VWB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 215,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
215,092 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 VWB was last recorded at 215,092 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,089 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
12,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,092 miles
  • 2025 – 201,898 miles
  • 2024 – 188,792 miles
  • 2023 – 176,013 miles
  • 2022 – 164,497 miles
  • 2021 – 150,343 miles
  • 2020 – 138,568 miles
  • 2019 – 125,610 miles
  • 2018 – 115,241 miles
  • 2017 – 111,300 miles
  • 2015 – 99,845 miles
  • 2014 – 76,162 miles
  • 2013 – 58,413 miles
  • 2012 – 42,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,092 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • ALL 4 WHEELS SLIGHTLY PERTRUDE THE WHEEL ARCHES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,092 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    215,092 miles
    Test number
    268638175077
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail215,089 miles (+13,191)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,089 miles
    Test number
    358100537909
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass201,898 miles (+13,106)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    201,898 miles
    Test number
    656358291731
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass188,792 miles (+12,779)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    188,792 miles
    Test number
    975766846712
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damaged day time running lamp missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,013 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,013 miles
    Test number
    201841094818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail176,013 miles (+11,516)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,013 miles
    Test number
    152772095329
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass164,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,497 miles
    Test number
    916119702970
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail164,497 miles (+14,154)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,497 miles
    Test number
    594034716564
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wires on show (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass150,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    150,343 miles
    Test number
    887589415526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail150,343 miles (+11,775)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,343 miles
    Test number
    983373064360
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass138,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,568 miles
    Test number
    627259474631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4MM ACROSS TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail138,568 miles (+12,958)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,568 miles
    Test number
    585463044252
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUT OF SHAPE AND LOW TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4MM ACROSS TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass125,610 miles (+10,369)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    125,610 miles
    Test number
    605492276193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,241 miles
    Test number
    835677790039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,241 miles (+3,941)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,241 miles
    Test number
    789667476914
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both lamps adjusted (1.8)

  16. Pass111,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,300 miles
    Test number
    191151659325
    • AdvisoryALL 4 WHEELS SLIGHTLY PERTRUDE THE WHEEL ARCHES

  17. Fail111,300 miles (+11,455)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,300 miles
    Test number
    480122916197
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryALL 4 WHEELS SLIGHTLY PERTRUDE THE WHEEL ARCHES

  18. Pass99,845 miles (+23,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    99,845 miles
    Test number
    876438199296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

  19. Pass76,162 miles (+74)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,162 miles
    Test number
    556713264324
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside registration plate light dim

  20. Fail76,088 miles (+17,675)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,088 miles
    Test number
    369203954311
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside registration plate light dim
    • NoteWindow blind in swept area of screen out side of zone a over limit but not in my view of the road

  21. Pass58,413 miles (+15,743)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,413 miles
    Test number
    539203513357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,670 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    945484612304
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about T500 VWB

Does T500 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 VWB is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 VWB?
The MOT on T500 VWB is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 VWB done?
T500 VWB was recorded at 215,092 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 12,916 miles a year.
Has T500 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 VWB has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 VWB 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 VWB find?
T500 VWB passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; items removed from driver's view prior to test; oil leak, but not excessive.

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