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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T500 DGTMOT history

T500 DGT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
174,087 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DGT was last recorded at 174,087 miles on 27 May 2026, 1,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2014: 127,593 miles, lower than 144,868 miles on 28 May 2013.

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
172,601 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,486 miles
Average per year
6,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,087 miles
  • 2025 – 172,601 miles
  • 2024 – 168,836 miles
  • 2023 – 165,169 miles
  • 2022 – 162,843 miles
  • 2021 – 161,375 miles
  • 2020 – 158,506 miles
  • 2019 – 155,015 miles
  • 2017 – 154,768 miles
  • 2016 – 154,604 miles
  • 2015 – 141,599 miles
  • 2014 – 127,593 miles
  • 2013 – 144,868 miles
  • 2012 – 96,151 miles
  • 2011 – 77,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,087 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,087 miles (+1,486)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    174,087 miles
    Test number
    181443922851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,601 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    172,601 miles
    Test number
    739373031297
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail172,601 miles (+3,765)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,601 miles
    Test number
    513460489109
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass168,836 miles (+3,667)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    168,836 miles
    Test number
    296594169810
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm rear bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,169 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    165,169 miles
    Test number
    463921265479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  6. Fail165,169 miles (+2,326)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,169 miles
    Test number
    886020281924
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  7. Pass162,843 miles (+1,468)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    162,843 miles
    Test number
    290957814948
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top noisey
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine near fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass161,375 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    161,375 miles
    Test number
    804974274700
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S Strut Top Mount Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail161,375 miles (+2,869)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,375 miles
    Test number
    792174285036
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/S Strut Top Mount Worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass158,506 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    158,506 miles
    Test number
    789093898463
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount noisey and notchy
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail158,506 miles (+3,491)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,506 miles
    Test number
    729881246810
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount noisey and notchy
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass155,015 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,015 miles
    Test number
    177811380486
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount rough
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension top mount rough
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  13. Fail155,014 miles (+246)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,014 miles
    Test number
    378710973621
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished

  14. Pass154,768 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    154,768 miles
    Test number
    590806205078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryD p f been welded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail154,758 miles (+154)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,758 miles
    Test number
    888635144674
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryD p f been welded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass154,604 miles (+13,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    154,604 miles
    Test number
    989364476561
    • AdvisoryHIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WIRED
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass141,599 miles (+14,006)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,599 miles
    Test number
    917878035167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,593 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,593 miles
    Test number
    256426324433
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass127,593 miles (-17,275)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    127,593 miles
    Test number
    967146924132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass144,868 miles (+48,717)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    144,868 miles
    Test number
    885808543148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,151 miles (+18,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,151 miles
    Test number
    863954764576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass77,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,385 miles
    Test number
    409636511168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 DGT

Does T500 DGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DGT is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DGT?
The MOT on T500 DGT is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 DGT done?
T500 DGT was recorded at 174,087 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 6,410 miles a year.
Has T500 DGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DGT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 DGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 DGT find?
T500 DGT passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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