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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T500 BDCMOT history

T500 BDC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
163,517 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 BDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 BDC was last recorded at 163,517 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2010: 64,037 miles, lower than 557,755 miles on 23 Jan 2009.

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
162,375 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,142 miles
Average per year
6,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,517 miles
  • 2025 – 162,375 miles
  • 2024 – 160,507 miles
  • 2023 – 155,968 miles
  • 2022 – 148,975 miles
  • 2020 – 142,253 miles
  • 2019 – 135,923 miles
  • 2018 – 129,863 miles
  • 2017 – 126,360 miles
  • 2016 – 113,462 miles
  • 2015 – 112,115 miles
  • 2014 – 103,614 miles
  • 2013 – 96,713 miles
  • 2012 – 88,284 miles
  • 2011 – 77,744 miles
  • 2010 – 64,037 miles
  • 2009 – 557,755 miles
  • 2008 – 46,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,517 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,517 miles (+1,142)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    163,517 miles
    Test number
    965866881933
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass162,375 miles (+1,868)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,375 miles
    Test number
    545824637097
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass160,507 miles (+4,539)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    160,507 miles
    Test number
    310182444199
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass155,968 miles (+6,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    155,968 miles
    Test number
    225666317446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass148,975 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    148,975 miles
    Test number
    700027610674
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables starting to fray

  6. Fail148,975 miles (+6,722)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,975 miles
    Test number
    521809029103
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables starting to fray

  7. Pass142,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,253 miles
    Test number
    983868759436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on inner edges & small cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail142,253 miles (+6,330)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,253 miles
    Test number
    377045519117
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on inner edges & small cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass135,923 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,923 miles
    Test number
    102207698755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,915 miles (+6,052)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,915 miles
    Test number
    366832682457
    • 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass129,863 miles (+3,503)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    129,863 miles
    Test number
    957925577718
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass126,360 miles (+12,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    126,360 miles
    Test number
    290665212148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear brake pipe across suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at 1st hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  13. Pass113,462 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,462 miles
    Test number
    263079020270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,115 miles
    Test number
    278513465102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,110 miles (+8,496)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,110 miles
    Test number
    948323665189
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureMechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass103,614 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,614 miles
    Test number
    929639764164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light diplayed on dash bourd

  17. Fail103,614 miles (+6,901)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,614 miles
    Test number
    709219264152
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light diplayed on dash bourd

  18. Pass96,713 miles (+8,429)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    96,713 miles
    Test number
    459592683144
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  19. Pass88,284 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,284 miles
    Test number
    905342772160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,279 miles (+10,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,279 miles
    Test number
    477531672145
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass77,744 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,744 miles
    Test number
    208004771188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,440 miles (+13,403)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,440 miles
    Test number
    157373271110
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass64,037 miles (-493,718)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,037 miles
    Test number
    602754830052
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low
    • NoteRear discs corroded on inner face

  24. Pass557,755 miles (+502,002)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    557,755 miles
    Test number
    303863229097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,753 miles (+9,455)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,753 miles
    Test number
    650442929023
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass46,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,298 miles
    Test number
    142180518435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 BDC

Does T500 BDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BDC is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 BDC?
The MOT on T500 BDC is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 BDC done?
T500 BDC was recorded at 163,517 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 6,319 miles a year.
Has T500 BDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 BDC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 BDC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 BDC find?
T500 BDC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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