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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 WULMOT history

T500 WUL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
162,007 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,893 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 WUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 WUL was last recorded at 162,007 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 2,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2009: 51,078 miles, lower than 94,563 miles on 19 Dec 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,073 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,934 miles
Average per year
3,893 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,007 miles
  • 2025 – 159,073 miles
  • 2024 – 155,604 miles
  • 2023 – 152,483 miles
  • 2022 – 148,958 miles
  • 2021 – 145,647 miles
  • 2020 – 142,144 miles
  • 2019 – 138,583 miles
  • 2018 – 134,965 miles
  • 2017 – 130,097 miles
  • 2016 – 124,909 miles
  • 2015 – 114,217 miles
  • 2014 – 102,444 miles
  • 2013 – 95,983 miles
  • 2012 – 88,354 miles
  • 2011 – 77,376 miles
  • 2010 – 61,083 miles
  • 2009 – 51,079 miles
  • 2008 – 94,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,007 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,007 miles (+2,934)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    162,007 miles
    Test number
    177566148571
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,073 miles (+3,469)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    159,073 miles
    Test number
    792283961018
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass155,604 miles (+3,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    155,604 miles
    Test number
    261231664610
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass152,483 miles (+3,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    152,483 miles
    Test number
    492402268593
    • AdvisoryCENTRE EXHAUST OUTER CASING DETERIORATED

  5. Pass148,958 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,958 miles
    Test number
    616575013002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,647 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    145,647 miles
    Test number
    639136945064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,144 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,144 miles
    Test number
    306513118589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,583 miles (+3,618)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,583 miles
    Test number
    550410297236
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre valves perished

  9. Pass134,965 miles (+4,868)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,965 miles
    Test number
    314449028636
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes partially obscured.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met.

  10. Pass130,097 miles (+5,188)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,097 miles
    Test number
    858772282801
    • AdvisoryFuel tank and covers obscuring brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass124,909 miles (+10,692)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,909 miles
    Test number
    350276918018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,217 miles
    Test number
    647103565083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,217 miles (+11,773)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,217 miles
    Test number
    879343065018
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass102,444 miles (+6,461)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    102,444 miles
    Test number
    985796264055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhausts corroded

  15. Pass95,983 miles (+7,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,983 miles
    Test number
    785666763059
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass88,354 miles (+10,978)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,354 miles
    Test number
    886218652068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,376 miles
    Test number
    197127451432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,376 miles (+16,293)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,376 miles
    Test number
    895017351089
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Fail61,083 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,083 miles
    Test number
    151575360485
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

  20. Pass61,083 miles (+10,004)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,083 miles
    Test number
    213385860004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,079 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,079 miles
    Test number
    103064389446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil filler cap missing

  22. Fail51,078 miles (-43,485)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,078 miles
    Test number
    883233289006
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil filler cap missing

  23. Fail94,563 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,563 miles
    Test number
    904784958372
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T500 WUL

Does T500 WUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 WUL is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 WUL?
The MOT on T500 WUL is valid until 15 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 WUL done?
T500 WUL was recorded at 162,007 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 3,893 miles a year.
Has T500 WUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 WUL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on T500 WUL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 WUL find?
T500 WUL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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