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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T500 CAEMOT history

T500 CAE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2024 and it has passed 7 of 14 MOT tests, with 160,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2024
Mileage
160,824 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
14
7 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 CAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2024
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 CAE was last recorded at 160,824 miles on 10 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,824 miles · 27 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,824 miles
  • 2022 – 157,727 miles
  • 2020 – 153,772 miles
  • 2019 – 148,207 miles
  • 2018 – 141,880 miles
  • 2017 – 137,394 miles
  • 2016 – 131,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,824 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAll discs rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,824 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    160,824 miles
    Test number
    713154431265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll discs rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded

  2. Fail160,824 miles (+3,097)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,824 miles
    Test number
    395971929660
    • MajorCentral Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll discs rusty
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded

  3. Pass157,727 miles (+22)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    157,727 miles
    Test number
    471181116565
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail157,705 miles (+3,933)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,705 miles
    Test number
    834176400746
    • MajorCentral Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass153,772 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,772 miles
    Test number
    834664993042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low on edges

  6. Fail153,735 miles (+5,528)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,735 miles
    Test number
    278838554428
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low on edges

  7. Pass148,207 miles (+82)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    148,207 miles
    Test number
    615679124663
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pads about 75% worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryTrim loose nearside rear

  8. Fail148,125 miles (+6,245)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,125 miles
    Test number
    225768398495
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pads about 75% worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryTrim loose nearside rear

  9. Pass141,880 miles (+110)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,880 miles
    Test number
    612359781246
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail141,770 miles (+4,376)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,770 miles
    Test number
    972845421901
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass137,394 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    137,394 miles
    Test number
    390733560954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail137,345 miles (+6,080)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,345 miles
    Test number
    225337013345
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass131,265 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    131,265 miles
    Test number
    735790968743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail131,236 miles10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,236 miles
    Test number
    149498548136
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T500 CAE

Does T500 CAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 CAE expired on 9 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 CAE?
The MOT on T500 CAE expired on 9 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 CAE done?
T500 CAE was recorded at 160,824 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 4,484 miles a year.
Has T500 CAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 CAE has failed 7 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 CAE 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 CAE find?
T500 CAE passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front outer sill holed; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose; offside front outer sill holed, and 3 more.

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