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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T500 WHOMOT history

T500 WHO is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 234,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
234,722 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 WHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 WHO was last recorded at 234,722 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,574 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,148 miles
Average per year
8,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,722 miles
  • 2025 – 233,574 miles
  • 2024 – 231,498 miles
  • 2022 – 228,800 miles
  • 2021 – 227,614 miles
  • 2020 – 225,042 miles
  • 2019 – 224,106 miles
  • 2018 – 222,919 miles
  • 2017 – 221,781 miles
  • 2016 – 218,103 miles
  • 2015 – 210,066 miles
  • 2014 – 202,286 miles
  • 2013 – 193,588 miles
  • 2012 – 176,071 miles
  • 2010 – 149,013 miles
  • 2009 – 123,377 miles
  • 2008 – 103,912 miles
  • 2007 – 72,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,722 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear rear box rusty

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,722 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    234,722 miles
    Test number
    635493612319
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear box rusty

  2. Fail234,722 miles (+1,148)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,722 miles
    Test number
    766648626760
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear box rusty

  3. Pass233,574 miles (+2,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    233,574 miles
    Test number
    252595968577
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass231,498 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    231,498 miles
    Test number
    741835287755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass228,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    228,800 miles
    Test number
    709941407168
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer box deteriorating

  6. Fail228,800 miles (+1,186)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,800 miles
    Test number
    251141714822
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear silencer box deteriorating

  7. Pass227,614 miles (+2,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    227,614 miles
    Test number
    301124302899
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass225,042 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    225,042 miles
    Test number
    220163527479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass224,106 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    224,106 miles
    Test number
    425846962851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass222,919 miles (+1,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    222,919 miles
    Test number
    315503809475
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted stopping full inspection

  11. Pass221,781 miles (+3,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    221,781 miles
    Test number
    469777340436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth centre and rear silencers corroded

  12. Pass218,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    218,103 miles
    Test number
    253311494181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail218,103 miles (+8,037)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,103 miles
    Test number
    816938428098
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass210,066 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    210,066 miles
    Test number
    527699715155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail210,064 miles (+7,778)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,064 miles
    Test number
    355283605164
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteClutch not working and dual mass flywheel excessively noisey

  16. Pass202,286 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    202,286 miles
    Test number
    487285584050
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded
    • NoteEgr valve leaking

  17. Fail202,285 miles (+8,697)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,285 miles
    Test number
    179294484053
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded
    • NoteEgr valve leaking

  18. Pass193,588 miles (+17,517)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    193,588 miles
    Test number
    347182413159
    • NoteN/s/ door mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/r road spring corroded
    • NoteO/s/r road spring corroded

  19. Pass176,071 miles (+27,058)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    176,071 miles
    Test number
    997853152092
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass149,013 miles (+25,636)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    149,013 miles
    Test number
    791402150261
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass123,377 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    123,377 miles
    Test number
    354467149221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass123,365 miles (+19,453)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    123,365 miles
    Test number
    352726749449
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low

  23. Pass103,912 miles (+8,630)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    103,912 miles
    Test number
    141017948236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,282 miles (+22,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    95,282 miles
    Test number
    183765998486
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside mirror

  25. Pass72,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    72,650 miles
    Test number
    244654397022
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T500 WHO

Does T500 WHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 WHO is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 WHO?
The MOT on T500 WHO is valid until 4 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 WHO done?
T500 WHO was recorded at 234,722 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 8,602 miles a year.
Has T500 WHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 WHO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 WHO 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 WHO find?
T500 WHO passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front coil spring corroded both front; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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