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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T500 VWHMOT history

T500 VWH is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 190,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
190,787 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 VWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 VWH was last recorded at 190,787 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2025: 190,674 miles, lower than 198,138 miles on 28 May 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
190,785 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,787 miles
  • 2025 – 190,674 miles
  • 2024 – 198,138 miles
  • 2023 – 189,180 miles
  • 2022 – 188,080 miles
  • 2021 – 181,585 miles
  • 2020 – 180,335 miles
  • 2019 – 176,510 miles
  • 2018 – 166,798 miles
  • 2017 – 156,854 miles
  • 2016 – 146,670 miles
  • 2015 – 127,174 miles
  • 2014 – 110,461 miles
  • 2013 – 97,233 miles
  • 2012 – 88,296 miles
  • 2011 – 84,521 miles
  • 2010 – 84,422 miles
  • 2009 – 58,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,787 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,787 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    190,787 miles
    Test number
    361508607019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail190,785 miles (+111)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,785 miles
    Test number
    257287220034
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass190,674 miles (-7,464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    190,674 miles
    Test number
    792918044840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass198,138 miles (+8,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    198,138 miles
    Test number
    588760458672
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass189,180 miles (+1,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    189,180 miles
    Test number
    315302130536
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass188,080 miles (+6,495)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    188,080 miles
    Test number
    699908825084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass181,585 miles (+1,250)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    181,585 miles
    Test number
    168908675417
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass180,335 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    180,335 miles
    Test number
    949602910383
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail180,335 miles (+3,825)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,335 miles
    Test number
    130666921585
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass176,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    176,510 miles
    Test number
    341500359710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail176,510 miles (+9,712)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,510 miles
    Test number
    456737004345
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass166,798 miles (+9,944)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    166,798 miles
    Test number
    180298661092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,854 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    156,854 miles
    Test number
    487458013217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on out side edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail156,854 miles (+10,184)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,854 miles
    Test number
    221032230313
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on out side edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass146,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    146,670 miles
    Test number
    319189233579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail146,670 miles (+19,496)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,670 miles
    Test number
    117845203548
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass127,174 miles (+16,713)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,174 miles
    Test number
    339957635042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,461 miles (+13,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    110,461 miles
    Test number
    959408524011
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass97,233 miles (+8,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    97,233 miles
    Test number
    255539933086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

  20. Pass88,296 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,296 miles
    Test number
    135677832040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,521 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,521 miles
    Test number
    345297441052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,501 miles (+79)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,501 miles
    Test number
    145439231473
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass84,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,422 miles
    Test number
    703765040268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,422 miles (+26,250)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,422 miles
    Test number
    754965940290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

  25. Pass58,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,172 miles
    Test number
    491892189179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 VWH

Does T500 VWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 VWH is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 VWH?
The MOT on T500 VWH is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 VWH done?
T500 VWH was recorded at 190,787 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 7,757 miles a year.
Has T500 VWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 VWH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 VWH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 VWH find?
T500 VWH passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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