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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T500 COTMOT history

T500 COT is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 114,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
114,100 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 COT
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
20 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 COT was last recorded at 114,100 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,750 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
350 miles
Average per year
1,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,100 miles
  • 2025 – 113,750 miles
  • 2024 – 113,419 miles
  • 2023 – 112,825 miles
  • 2022 – 112,307 miles
  • 2021 – 111,885 miles
  • 2020 – 111,594 miles
  • 2019 – 111,234 miles
  • 2018 – 110,638 miles
  • 2017 – 109,580 miles
  • 2016 – 108,484 miles
  • 2015 – 104,478 miles
  • 2014 – 98,387 miles
  • 2013 – 96,984 miles
  • 2012 – 94,484 miles
  • 2011 – 91,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,100 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess badly frayed!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,100 miles (+350)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    114,100 miles
    Test number
    770926957334
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,750 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,750 miles
    Test number
    486989535667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess badly frayed! (1.1.15 (a))

  3. Fail113,747 miles (+328)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,747 miles
    Test number
    612259719385
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess badly frayed! (1.1.15 (a))

  4. Pass113,419 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,419 miles
    Test number
    193238743996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,825 miles (+518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    112,825 miles
    Test number
    166537414917
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel!

  6. Pass112,307 miles (+422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    112,307 miles
    Test number
    316687167795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass111,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    111,885 miles
    Test number
    267111396011
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits some blue smoke!

  8. Fail111,885 miles (+291)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,885 miles
    Test number
    598397369162
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits some blue smoke!

  9. Pass111,594 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    111,594 miles
    Test number
    322004368716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,234 miles (+596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2020
    Odometer
    111,234 miles
    Test number
    834385570889
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres slight perishing!

  11. Pass110,638 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,638 miles
    Test number
    257739272716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,633 miles (+1,053)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,633 miles
    Test number
    901823899649
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

  13. Pass109,580 miles (+1,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,580 miles
    Test number
    433819611341
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal offside rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn down close to limit.

  14. Pass108,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    149934221821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,484 miles (+4,006)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,484 miles
    Test number
    911212989080
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  16. Pass104,478 miles (+6,091)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,478 miles
    Test number
    716951315174
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp beam breakpoint slightly to left.

  17. Pass98,387 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,387 miles
    Test number
    357897654088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,984 miles (+2,500)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,984 miles
    Test number
    196381653433
    • 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)
    • NoteWindscreen appears to be excessively tinted

  19. Pass94,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    94,484 miles
    Test number
    198069662043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,484 miles (+2,561)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,484 miles
    Test number
    626599862069
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  21. Pass91,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    91,923 miles
    Test number
    389950471057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail91,923 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,923 miles
    Test number
    868260371052
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Questions about T500 COT

Does T500 COT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 COT is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 COT?
The MOT on T500 COT is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 COT done?
T500 COT was recorded at 114,100 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 1,439 miles a year.
Has T500 COT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 COT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 COT 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 COT find?
T500 COT passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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