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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T500 DGLMOT history

T500 DGL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 280,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
280,596 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
20,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DGL was last recorded at 280,596 miles on 26 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
280,590 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
20,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 280,596 miles
  • 2025 – 275,806 miles
  • 2024 – 270,816 miles
  • 2023 – 264,953 miles
  • 2022 – 261,109 miles
  • 2021 – 253,181 miles
  • 2019 – 243,024 miles
  • 2018 – 227,482 miles
  • 2017 – 197,199 miles
  • 2016 – 129,310 miles
  • 2015 – 86,383 miles
  • 2014 – 40,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,596 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust box deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • All tyres below recommended load rating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,596 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    280,596 miles
    Test number
    962701023569
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box deteriorated

  2. Fail280,590 miles (+4,784)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,590 miles
    Test number
    491734034144
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box deteriorated

  3. Pass275,806 miles (+4,990)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    275,806 miles
    Test number
    316062313124
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  4. Pass270,816 miles (+5,863)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    270,816 miles
    Test number
    690373906900
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySilencer outer skin corroded

  5. Pass264,953 miles (+3,844)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    264,953 miles
    Test number
    336011154741
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  6. Pass261,109 miles (+7,928)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    261,109 miles
    Test number
    547839971324
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both os and ns (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outa skin loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass253,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    253,181 miles
    Test number
    301303744034
    • AdvisoryAll tyres below recommended load rating

  8. Fail253,181 miles (+10,157)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,181 miles
    Test number
    987733851179
    • DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed all 4 badly cut and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced main beam very dim (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres below recommended load rating

  9. Pass243,024 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    243,024 miles
    Test number
    268133226504
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split not opening up (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelamp slightly dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise from clutch/flywheel area

  10. Fail243,024 miles (+15,542)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,024 miles
    Test number
    643778951901
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split not opening up (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelamp slightly dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNoise from clutch/flywheel area

  11. Pass227,482 miles (+30,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    227,482 miles
    Test number
    344600788402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front N/S/F Hub covered in grease

  12. Pass197,199 miles (+37,513)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    197,199 miles
    Test number
    281663308458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass159,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    159,686 miles
    Test number
    721399613173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail159,678 miles (+30,368)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,678 miles
    Test number
    550789235981
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass129,310 miles (+1,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,310 miles
    Test number
    674630910134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

  16. Pass127,435 miles (+27,392)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    127,435 miles
    Test number
    183427637780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass100,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,043 miles
    Test number
    735078654010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,043 miles (+13,660)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,043 miles
    Test number
    626475706984
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass86,383 miles (+30,965)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,383 miles
    Test number
    388769861406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,418 miles (+15,108)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,418 miles
    Test number
    688333935101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,310 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,310 miles
    Test number
    748042424315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,717 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,717 miles
    Test number
    597240744220
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about T500 DGL

Does T500 DGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DGL is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DGL?
The MOT on T500 DGL is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 DGL done?
T500 DGL was recorded at 280,596 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 20,513 miles a year.
Has T500 DGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DGL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 DGL 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 DGL find?
T500 DGL passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; exhaust box deteriorated.

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