Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T500 DFGMOT history

T500 DFG is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 196,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
196,004 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,891 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T500 DFG in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DFG was last recorded at 196,004 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 1,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,584 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,420 miles
Average per year
7,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,004 miles
  • 2025 – 194,584 miles
  • 2024 – 184,724 miles
  • 2023 – 175,378 miles
  • 2022 – 164,097 miles
  • 2021 – 153,280 miles
  • 2020 – 141,115 miles
  • 2019 – 130,159 miles
  • 2018 – 125,547 miles
  • 2017 – 121,649 miles
  • 2016 – 118,900 miles
  • 2014 – 115,473 miles
  • 2013 – 109,894 miles
  • 2012 – 85,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,004 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,004 miles (+1,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    196,004 miles
    Test number
    867513407331
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass194,584 miles (+9,860)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    194,584 miles
    Test number
    704933105473
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass184,724 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    184,724 miles
    Test number
    267015593226
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail184,723 miles (+9,345)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,723 miles
    Test number
    603020087048
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,378 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    175,378 miles
    Test number
    463319082044
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  6. Fail175,378 miles (+11,281)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,378 miles
    Test number
    155926673413
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  7. Pass164,097 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,097 miles
    Test number
    254498611404
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear springs fitted with modified coil springs

  8. Fail164,097 miles (+10,817)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,097 miles
    Test number
    364956516775
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear springs fitted with modified coil springs

  9. Pass153,280 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,280 miles
    Test number
    169273210566
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear modified coil springs fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front alloy slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail153,280 miles (+12,165)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,280 miles
    Test number
    717820394405
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear modified coil springs fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front alloy slightly buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass141,115 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,115 miles
    Test number
    645725464757
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail141,115 miles (+10,956)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,115 miles
    Test number
    362802134809
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass130,159 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,159 miles
    Test number
    693741803489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,749 miles (+4,202)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,749 miles
    Test number
    852832790000
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  15. Pass125,547 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,547 miles
    Test number
    450434890467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt cover missing
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip on windscreen to passenger side

  16. Fail125,521 miles (+3,872)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,521 miles
    Test number
    259110793205
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt cover missing

  17. Pass121,649 miles (+2,749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,649 miles
    Test number
    447138811173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake cable corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass118,900 miles (+3,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,900 miles
    Test number
    597428477771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail115,473 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,473 miles
    Test number
    147793164334
    • Repaired at testEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass115,473 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    115,473 miles
    Test number
    499803264397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,894 miles (+24,489)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    109,894 miles
    Test number
    586797973270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass85,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,405 miles
    Test number
    158147772299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 DFG

Does T500 DFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DFG is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DFG?
The MOT on T500 DFG is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 DFG done?
T500 DFG was recorded at 196,004 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 7,891 miles a year.
Has T500 DFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DFG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 DFG 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 DFG find?
T500 DFG passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all T500D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.