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Volkswagen Transporter

Bronze · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 WPSMOT history

T500 WPS is a bronze diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 165,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,431 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 WPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 WPS was last recorded at 165,431 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 14,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,965 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14,466 miles
Average per year
5,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,431 miles
  • 2025 – 150,965 miles
  • 2024 – 135,236 miles
  • 2023 – 125,916 miles
  • 2022 – 119,460 miles
  • 2021 – 114,264 miles
  • 2020 – 112,562 miles
  • 2019 – 108,227 miles
  • 2018 – 105,067 miles
  • 2017 – 101,427 miles
  • 2016 – 97,443 miles
  • 2015 – 94,185 miles
  • 2014 – 90,697 miles
  • 2013 – 86,095 miles
  • 2012 – 81,252 miles
  • 2011 – 80,816 miles
  • 2010 – 77,197 miles
  • 2009 – 72,089 miles
  • 2008 – 68,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,431 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,431 miles (+14,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,431 miles
    Test number
    302447867678
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass150,965 miles (+15,729)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    150,965 miles
    Test number
    587930008068
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,236 miles
    Test number
    564330378564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail135,236 miles (+9,320)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,236 miles
    Test number
    643406964246
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,916 miles (+6,456)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,916 miles
    Test number
    272589592511
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

  6. Pass119,460 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,460 miles
    Test number
    299715691108
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  7. Fail119,460 miles (+5,196)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,460 miles
    Test number
    157652993238
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  8. Pass114,264 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,264 miles
    Test number
    390423002991
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail114,264 miles (+1,702)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,264 miles
    Test number
    915243802060
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass112,562 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,562 miles
    Test number
    433079016605
    • 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))

  11. Fail112,562 miles (+4,335)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,562 miles
    Test number
    941314500757
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner 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))

  12. Pass108,227 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,227 miles
    Test number
    448690720488
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail108,221 miles (+3,154)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,221 miles
    Test number
    117774708329
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass105,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,067 miles
    Test number
    517773997520
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box and tail box outer skin corroded and split

  15. Fail105,067 miles (+3,640)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,067 miles
    Test number
    461802052831
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box and tail box outer skin corroded and split

  16. Pass101,427 miles (+3,984)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    101,427 miles
    Test number
    349472887392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracking.

  17. Pass97,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    555630675613
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box and tail box outer skin corroded and split
    • AdvisorySteering rack has play in inner joints

  18. Fail97,443 miles (+3,258)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    783255533234
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box and tail box outer skin corroded and split
    • AdvisorySteering rack has play in inner joints

  19. Pass94,185 miles (+3,488)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,185 miles
    Test number
    628218275027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge

  20. Pass90,697 miles (+4,602)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,697 miles
    Test number
    216165264067
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edge

  21. Pass86,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    86,095 miles
    Test number
    258707483040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,095 miles (+4,843)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,095 miles
    Test number
    475437683078
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass81,252 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,252 miles
    Test number
    826059382083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail81,217 miles (+401)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,217 miles
    Test number
    849117482066
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass80,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,816 miles
    Test number
    227802071120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail80,816 miles (+3,619)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,816 miles
    Test number
    245052271428
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass77,197 miles (+5,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,197 miles
    Test number
    873356120157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass72,089 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    72,089 miles
    Test number
    831041629161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass68,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,273 miles
    Test number
    130251628112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 WPS

Does T500 WPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 WPS is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 WPS?
The MOT on T500 WPS is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 WPS done?
T500 WPS was recorded at 165,431 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 5,445 miles a year.
Has T500 WPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 WPS has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 WPS 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 WPS find?
T500 WPS passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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