Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T500 DGSMOT history
T500 DGS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 305,071 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 305,071 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 15,234 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 DGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 14 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 DGS was last recorded at 305,071 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 9,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 295,672 miles · 19 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,399 miles
- Average per year
- 15,234 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 305,071 miles
- 2024 – 295,672 miles
- 2023 – 286,885 miles
- 2022 – 280,413 miles
- 2021 – 271,968 miles
- 2019 – 230,957 miles
- 2017 – 199,963 miles
- 2016 – 183,255 miles
- 2015 – 166,160 miles
- 2014 – 147,656 miles
- 2013 – 131,236 miles
- 2012 – 113,503 miles
- 2011 – 78,949 miles
- 2010 – 55,634 miles
- 2009 – 35,028 miles
- 2008 – 30,968 miles
- 2007 – 23,661 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass305,071 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust rusted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Exhaust system corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Small stone chip in windscreen.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 3 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass305,071 miles (+9,399)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 305,071 miles
- Test number
- 697837282251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass295,672 miles (+8,787)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 295,672 miles
- Test number
- 319418897404
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass286,885 miles (+6,472)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 286,885 miles
- Test number
- 223068954500
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass280,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 280,413 miles
- Test number
- 916627010554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail280,413 miles (+8,445)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 280,413 miles
- Test number
- 629733271590
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass271,968 miles (+165)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 271,968 miles
- Test number
- 827730825176
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All .
- AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen.
Fail271,803 miles1 dangerous4 major2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 271,803 miles
- Test number
- 930796025216
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested Pads too low. (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer c.v. boot slight leak.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All .
- AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 697575169898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass230,957 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 230,957 miles
- Test number
- 384599409247
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail230,956 miles (+30,993)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,956 miles
- Test number
- 894587884218
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass199,963 miles (+16,708)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 199,963 miles
- Test number
- 716129019433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,255 miles (+17,095)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 183,255 miles
- Test number
- 397350762224
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust rusted
- AdvisoryNo rear seats
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn
Pass166,160 miles (+76)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 166,160 miles
- Test number
- 932625140709
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust rusted
- AdvisoryRear seats removed
Fail166,084 miles (+18,428)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,084 miles
- Test number
- 171777461528
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust rusted
- AdvisoryRear seats removed
Pass147,656 miles (+16,420)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 147,656 miles
- Test number
- 238456584223
- NoteRear seats removed
Pass131,236 miles (+189)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 131,236 miles
- Test number
- 409949203370
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteExhaust rusted
- NoteRear seats removed
Fail131,047 miles (+17,544)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,047 miles
- Test number
- 899762803385
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteExhaust rusted
- NoteRear seats removed
Pass113,503 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 113,503 miles
- Test number
- 496301712353
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNo rear seats
Fail113,503 miles (+34,554)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,503 miles
- Test number
- 869501812369
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNo rear seats
Pass78,949 miles (+23,315)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 78,949 miles
- Test number
- 107885691012
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront and rear brake pads worn
- NoteRear seats removed
Pass55,634 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 55,634 miles
- Test number
- 171101490031
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteAll disc pads worn
- NoteRear seats removed
Fail55,634 miles (+20,606)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,634 miles
- Test number
- 190241790094
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteAll disc pads worn
- NoteRear seats removed
Pass35,028 miles (+4,060)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 35,028 miles
- Test number
- 112840549093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,968 miles (+7,307)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 30,968 miles
- Test number
- 682698298062
- NoteNearside middle seat missing unable to check seatbelt operation
Pass23,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 23,661 miles
- Test number
- 141293197445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 DGS
- Does T500 DGS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T500 DGS expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T500 DGS?
- The MOT on T500 DGS expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T500 DGS done?
- T500 DGS was recorded at 305,071 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 15,234 miles a year.
- Has T500 DGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 DGS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on T500 DGS 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 DGS find?
- T500 DGS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 10 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.
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