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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T500 DDBMOT history

T500 DDB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2023 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 353,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2023
Mileage
353,006 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2022
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
15,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2023
Latest MOT test
26 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DDB was last recorded at 353,006 miles on 26 May 2022, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Aug 2011: 227,008 miles, lower than 241,326 miles on 17 Aug 2010.

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
352,974 miles · 19 May 2022
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
15,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 353,006 miles
  • 2019 – 348,884 miles
  • 2018 – 339,807 miles
  • 2016 – 331,584 miles
  • 2012 – 310,900 miles
  • 2011 – 227,008 miles
  • 2010 – 241,326 miles
  • 2009 – 199,390 miles
  • 2008 – 135,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass353,006 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering hose hanging low. Likely to catch raised object.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass353,006 miles (+32)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    353,006 miles
    Test number
    739230210894
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering hose hanging low. Likely to catch raised object.

  2. Fail352,974 miles (+4,090)6 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    352,974 miles
    Test number
    579628258293
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Exceeds plated limit of 0.8 - 1/m. (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryElectronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering hose hanging low. Likely to catch raised object.

  3. Pass348,884 miles (+9,077)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    348,884 miles
    Test number
    634091588185
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear and centre outer casing delaminating

  4. Pass339,807 miles (+8,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    339,807 miles
    Test number
    878971628204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass331,584 miles (+20,684)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    331,584 miles
    Test number
    331629104689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass310,900 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    310,900 miles
    Test number
    327356652445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail310,899 miles (+83,891)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    310,899 miles
    Test number
    498806252226
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass227,008 miles (-14,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    227,008 miles
    Test number
    408979521218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  9. Pass241,326 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    241,326 miles
    Test number
    433029820285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail241,289 miles (+41,899)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,289 miles
    Test number
    511418320267
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass199,390 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    199,390 miles
    Test number
    842645429251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail199,374 miles (+63,820)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,374 miles
    Test number
    333373029469
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass135,554 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    135,554 miles
    Test number
    294888568169
    • NoteN.S.R.TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Questions about T500 DDB

Does T500 DDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 DDB expired on 25 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 DDB?
The MOT on T500 DDB expired on 25 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 DDB done?
T500 DDB was recorded at 353,006 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2022, an average of 15,598 miles a year.
Has T500 DDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DDB has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 DDB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 DDB find?
T500 DDB passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2022 with 11 advisories: driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 8 more.

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