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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 BYGMOT history

T500 BYG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 175,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
175,817 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 BYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 BYG was last recorded at 175,817 miles on 22 May 2026, 2,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2016: 149,996 miles, lower than 298,532 miles on 22 May 2014.

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
173,176 miles · 2 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,641 miles
Average per year
4,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,817 miles
  • 2022 – 173,176 miles
  • 2021 – 162,236 miles
  • 2019 – 156,901 miles
  • 2017 – 154,435 miles
  • 2016 – 149,996 miles
  • 2014 – 298,532 miles
  • 2013 – 275,378 miles
  • 2012 – 243,266 miles
  • 2011 – 205,011 miles
  • 2010 – 173,326 miles
  • 2009 – 143,609 miles
  • 2008 – 103,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,817 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,817 miles (+2,641)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    175,817 miles
    Test number
    531119737456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass173,176 miles (+10,940)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    173,176 miles
    Test number
    646240436401
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass162,236 miles (+5,335)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,236 miles
    Test number
    129892793929
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass156,901 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,901 miles
    Test number
    652055708372
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail156,900 miles (+2,465)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,900 miles
    Test number
    603254575537
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass154,435 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    154,435 miles
    Test number
    169916811453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass149,996 miles (-148,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    149,996 miles
    Test number
    838331886907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass298,532 miles (+23,154)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    298,532 miles
    Test number
    318462044103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass275,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    275,378 miles
    Test number
    726653063141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  10. Fail275,378 miles (+32,112)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,378 miles
    Test number
    268912263498
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass243,266 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    243,266 miles
    Test number
    175018572167
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail243,263 miles (+38,252)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,263 miles
    Test number
    619595272105
    • FailureInner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass205,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    205,011 miles
    Test number
    848594161189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail205,011 miles (+31,685)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,011 miles
    Test number
    615240261177
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass173,326 miles (+29,717)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    173,326 miles
    Test number
    361948260157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass143,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    143,609 miles
    Test number
    223527779411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail143,609 miles (+39,787)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,609 miles
    Test number
    372744979170
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass103,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    103,822 miles
    Test number
    221875558108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 BYG

Does T500 BYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 BYG is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 BYG?
The MOT on T500 BYG is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 BYG done?
T500 BYG was recorded at 175,817 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 4,007 miles a year.
Has T500 BYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 BYG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T500 BYG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 BYG find?
T500 BYG passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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