Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
T500 CDSMOT history
T500 CDS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,656 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 120,656 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,784 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 CDS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 30 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 CDS was last recorded at 120,656 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 4,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,577 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,079 miles
- Average per year
- 4,784 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,656 miles
- 2025 – 116,577 miles
- 2024 – 112,327 miles
- 2023 – 105,125 miles
- 2022 – 99,144 miles
- 2020 – 93,172 miles
- 2019 – 91,049 miles
- 2018 – 84,408 miles
- 2016 – 80,636 miles
- 2015 – 66,638 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,656 miles
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion inc suspension components
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
17 tests since 31 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,656 miles (+4,079)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 120,656 miles
- Test number
- 517331886475
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion inc suspension components
Pass116,577 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 116,577 miles
- Test number
- 972659257675
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail116,576 miles (+4,249)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,576 miles
- Test number
- 272930678855
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (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))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,327 miles (+7,202)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 112,327 miles
- Test number
- 302310829756
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,125 miles (+5,981)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 105,125 miles
- Test number
- 616388292894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,144 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 99,144 miles
- Test number
- 243812747882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,138 miles (+5,966)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,138 miles
- Test number
- 550511404652
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass93,172 miles (+2,123)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 93,172 miles
- Test number
- 838796459218
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,049 miles (+2,984)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 91,049 miles
- Test number
- 618287786137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,065 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 88,065 miles
- Test number
- 765782717835
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail88,065 miles (+3,657)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,065 miles
- Test number
- 904233425954
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass84,408 miles (+3,772)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 84,408 miles
- Test number
- 224022703040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,636 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 80,636 miles
- Test number
- 460525201098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,636 miles (+3,803)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,636 miles
- Test number
- 350161490726
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm (rear) bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm (rear) bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,833 miles (+10,195)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 76,833 miles
- Test number
- 219519432116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,638 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 66,638 miles
- Test number
- 559330305157
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail66,638 miles6 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,638 miles
- Test number
- 849660495036
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- NoteEngine oil low
Questions about T500 CDS
- Does T500 CDS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 CDS is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 CDS?
- The MOT on T500 CDS is valid until 14 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 CDS done?
- T500 CDS was recorded at 120,656 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 4,784 miles a year.
- Has T500 CDS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 CDS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 CDS 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 CDS find?
- T500 CDS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 2 more.
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