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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T500 DKGMOT history

T500 DKG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 225,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
225,486 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DKG was last recorded at 225,486 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 8,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,870 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,616 miles
Average per year
8,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,486 miles
  • 2025 – 216,870 miles
  • 2024 – 213,613 miles
  • 2023 – 206,926 miles
  • 2022 – 202,660 miles
  • 2021 – 197,649 miles
  • 2020 – 193,544 miles
  • 2019 – 188,760 miles
  • 2018 – 181,997 miles
  • 2017 – 173,025 miles
  • 2016 – 160,140 miles
  • 2015 – 128,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,486 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust getting corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear shockers getting corroded
  • AdvisorySome play top strut mounts

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,486 miles (+8,616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    225,486 miles
    Test number
    372152992402
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust getting corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shockers getting corroded
    • AdvisorySome play top strut mounts
  2. Pass216,870 miles (+3,257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    216,870 miles
    Test number
    164555123800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust getting corroded
  3. Pass213,613 miles (+6,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    213,613 miles
    Test number
    538250695326
    • AdvisoryExhaust getting corroded
  4. Pass206,926 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    206,926 miles
    Test number
    911120726665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass202,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    202,660 miles
    Test number
    935356996711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail202,660 miles (+5,011)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,660 miles
    Test number
    605084985836
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass197,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    197,649 miles
    Test number
    681411421312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail197,649 miles (+4,105)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,649 miles
    Test number
    404665768598
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass193,544 miles (+4,784)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    193,544 miles
    Test number
    607037254620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass188,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    188,760 miles
    Test number
    744095167029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail188,760 miles (+6,763)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,760 miles
    Test number
    992512198477
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorRear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  12. Pass181,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    181,997 miles
    Test number
    745963065696
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Fail181,997 miles (+8,972)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,997 miles
    Test number
    101761138800
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass173,025 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    173,025 miles
    Test number
    910315349153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail173,015 miles (+12,875)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,015 miles
    Test number
    970145064473
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass160,140 miles (+31,446)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    160,140 miles
    Test number
    530629133091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass128,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,694 miles
    Test number
    817583715160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 DKG

Does T500 DKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DKG is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DKG?
The MOT on T500 DKG is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 DKG done?
T500 DKG was recorded at 225,486 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 8,874 miles a year.
Has T500 DKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DKG has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 DKG 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 DKG find?
T500 DKG passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; exhaust getting corroded; rear shockers getting corroded, and 1 more.

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