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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T500 WBSMOT history

T500 WBS is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 206,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Apr 2027
Mileage
206,860 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 WBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 WBS was last recorded at 206,860 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 3,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,787 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,073 miles
Average per year
6,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,860 miles
  • 2025 – 203,787 miles
  • 2024 – 201,737 miles
  • 2023 – 199,604 miles
  • 2022 – 191,904 miles
  • 2021 – 182,937 miles
  • 2020 – 176,954 miles
  • 2019 – 173,130 miles
  • 2018 – 165,940 miles
  • 2017 – 159,173 miles
  • 2016 – 152,239 miles
  • 2015 – 144,836 miles
  • 2014 – 136,920 miles
  • 2013 – 127,735 miles
  • 2012 – 120,227 miles
  • 2011 – 111,561 miles
  • 2010 – 98,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,860 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.

  • Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Middle exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,860 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    206,860 miles
    Test number
    940772897962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass203,787 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    203,787 miles
    Test number
    895300434868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail203,751 miles (+2,014)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,751 miles
    Test number
    861786917153
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass201,737 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    201,737 miles
    Test number
    123760126297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass199,604 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    199,604 miles
    Test number
    913943289927
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  6. Fail199,602 miles (+7,698)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,602 miles
    Test number
    686304335323
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  7. Pass191,904 miles (+8,967)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    191,904 miles
    Test number
    571255772476
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer outer skin corroded & slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass182,937 miles (+5,983)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    182,937 miles
    Test number
    474181546219
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine turbo pipe deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s sliding door doesnt open but secure
    • AdvisoryO/s mirror cover damaged
  9. Pass176,954 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    176,954 miles
    Test number
    417122499852
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
  10. Fail176,944 miles (+3,814)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,944 miles
    Test number
    837808873819
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre(s) load index is inadequate for the presented axle weight (5.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and wipers not checked (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box outer casing deteriorated
  11. Pass173,130 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    173,130 miles
    Test number
    473519669206
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  12. Fail173,130 miles (+7,190)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,130 miles
    Test number
    649138697829
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  13. Pass165,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    165,940 miles
    Test number
    987505734770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail165,940 miles (+6,767)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,940 miles
    Test number
    311605957056
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre nail in inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass159,173 miles (+6,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    159,173 miles
    Test number
    256965856730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  16. Pass152,239 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    152,239 miles
    Test number
    926191225601
    • AdvisoryExhaust system silencer x2 corroded
  17. Fail152,238 miles (+7,402)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,238 miles
    Test number
    885997604057
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust system silencer x2 corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass144,836 miles (+7,916)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    144,836 miles
    Test number
    308959215053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass136,920 miles (+9,185)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    136,920 miles
    Test number
    107418004450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass127,735 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    127,735 miles
    Test number
    617498113024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,227 miles (+8,666)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    120,227 miles
    Test number
    765214552018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass111,561 miles (+13,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    111,561 miles
    Test number
    355337641045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass98,225 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    98,225 miles
    Test number
    261620130120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  24. Fail98,225 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,225 miles
    Test number
    632187120169
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  25. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    664934619143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    231283519413
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T500 WBS

Does T500 WBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 WBS is valid until 20 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 WBS?
The MOT on T500 WBS is valid until 20 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 WBS done?
T500 WBS was recorded at 206,860 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 6,808 miles a year.
Has T500 WBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 WBS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 WBS 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 WBS find?
T500 WBS passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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