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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T500 WELMOT history

T500 WEL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
160,524 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 WEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 WEL was last recorded at 160,524 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,304 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,220 miles
Average per year
3,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,524 miles
  • 2025 – 159,304 miles
  • 2024 – 157,583 miles
  • 2023 – 154,302 miles
  • 2022 – 152,171 miles
  • 2021 – 149,616 miles
  • 2020 – 147,793 miles
  • 2019 – 145,664 miles
  • 2018 – 143,767 miles
  • 2017 – 141,127 miles
  • 2016 – 138,775 miles
  • 2015 – 134,316 miles
  • 2014 – 133,403 miles
  • 2013 – 132,085 miles
  • 2012 – 127,542 miles
  • 2011 – 117,500 miles
  • 2010 – 103,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,524 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • No smoke reading due to low emissions output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,524 miles (+1,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    160,524 miles
    Test number
    142622962943
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,304 miles
    Test number
    245580386775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail159,304 miles (+1,721)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,304 miles
    Test number
    116300704499
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass157,583 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    157,583 miles
    Test number
    357276851932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,302 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,302 miles
    Test number
    180301008063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    152,171 miles
    Test number
    703019325084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail152,171 miles (+2,555)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,171 miles
    Test number
    475530746290
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended jammed under seat (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSeat belt buckle not functioning as intended all rear row jammed under seat (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid low

  8. Pass149,616 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,616 miles
    Test number
    730334067645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,793 miles (+2,129)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,793 miles
    Test number
    426626692944
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass145,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    145,664 miles
    Test number
    112355564075
    • AdvisoryNo smoke reading due to low emissions output

  11. Fail145,664 miles (+1,897)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,664 miles
    Test number
    155675689758
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo smoke reading due to low emissions output
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass143,767 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    143,767 miles
    Test number
    370026825597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,127 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    141,127 miles
    Test number
    518459446451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,775 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    138,775 miles
    Test number
    771827057653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,316 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    134,316 miles
    Test number
    196616855421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass133,403 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    133,403 miles
    Test number
    239821024173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,085 miles (+4,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    132,085 miles
    Test number
    116021943137
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass127,542 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,542 miles
    Test number
    599029832184
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing
    • NoteRear view mirror missing

  19. Fail127,542 miles (+10,042)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,542 miles
    Test number
    659087532113
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing
    • NoteRear view mirror missing

  20. Pass117,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    117,500 miles
    Test number
    535387141179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail117,500 miles (+14,476)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,500 miles
    Test number
    255277241485
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Pass103,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    103,024 miles
    Test number
    133300350022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail103,024 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,024 miles
    Test number
    603930550065
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T500 WEL

Does T500 WEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 WEL is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 WEL?
The MOT on T500 WEL is valid until 26 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 WEL done?
T500 WEL was recorded at 160,524 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 3,589 miles a year.
Has T500 WEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 WEL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 WEL 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 WEL find?
T500 WEL passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside.

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