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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T500 WAVMOT history

T500 WAV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 231,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
231,324 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 WAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 WAV was last recorded at 231,324 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,268 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
9,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,324 miles
  • 2025 – 231,268 miles
  • 2024 – 231,005 miles
  • 2023 – 224,453 miles
  • 2022 – 223,388 miles
  • 2021 – 221,110 miles
  • 2020 – 215,930 miles
  • 2019 – 209,159 miles
  • 2017 – 202,401 miles
  • 2016 – 190,651 miles
  • 2015 – 176,663 miles
  • 2014 – 156,140 miles
  • 2013 – 126,985 miles
  • 2012 – 112,260 miles
  • 2011 – 91,336 miles
  • 2010 – 78,408 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,324 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,324 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    231,324 miles
    Test number
    557887576547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass231,268 miles (+263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    231,268 miles
    Test number
    368806545623
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass231,005 miles (+6,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    231,005 miles
    Test number
    283066268591
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass224,453 miles (+1,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    224,453 miles
    Test number
    465047450858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass223,388 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    223,388 miles
    Test number
    640716222927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass221,110 miles (+5,180)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    221,110 miles
    Test number
    984563014105
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass215,930 miles (+6,771)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    215,930 miles
    Test number
    334988480047
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass209,159 miles (+6,758)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    209,159 miles
    Test number
    458770465187
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slight damage (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent style of bushes fitted in rear of nearside front wishbone to offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened bearing rough in operation (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  9. Pass202,401 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    202,401 miles
    Test number
    389168471373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake application 29%
    • AdvisoryRear brake application 28%
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre size incorrect for vehicle and sidewalls damaged

  10. Fail202,401 miles (+192)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,401 miles
    Test number
    184976401671
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake application 29%
    • AdvisoryRear brake application 28%
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre size incorrect for vehicle and sidewalls damaged

  11. Fail202,209 miles (+11,558)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,209 miles
    Test number
    945370965675
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and nearside rear tyres have damaged sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNone of the 4 tyres fitted have enough load capacity for this vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough nearside strut top bearing rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough offside strut top bearing rough (2.2.D.1)

  12. Pass190,651 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    190,651 miles
    Test number
    680112266424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Fail190,651 miles (+13,988)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,651 miles
    Test number
    562204560068
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Pass176,663 miles (+20)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    176,663 miles
    Test number
    386327795093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner wall parrished

  15. Fail176,643 miles (+20,503)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,643 miles
    Test number
    647910295058
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner wall parrished

  16. Pass156,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    156,140 miles
    Test number
    349880504179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail156,140 miles (+29,155)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,140 miles
    Test number
    746750404126
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  18. Pass126,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    126,985 miles
    Test number
    128906003168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail126,985 miles (+14,725)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,985 miles
    Test number
    306985603169
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass112,260 miles (+20,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    112,260 miles
    Test number
    336907502139
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass91,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,336 miles
    Test number
    788266191059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,336 miles (+12,928)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,336 miles
    Test number
    939326691075
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass78,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,408 miles
    Test number
    950354900179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 WAV

Does T500 WAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 WAV is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 WAV?
The MOT on T500 WAV is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 WAV done?
T500 WAV was recorded at 231,324 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 9,693 miles a year.
Has T500 WAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 WAV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on T500 WAV 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 WAV find?
T500 WAV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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