Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T500 DLGMOT history
T500 DLG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 238,408 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 238,408 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,860 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 DLG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 27 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 DLG was last recorded at 238,408 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 2,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 235,478 miles · 19 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,930 miles
- Average per year
- 8,860 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 238,408 miles
- 2024 – 235,478 miles
- 2023 – 231,399 miles
- 2022 – 223,076 miles
- 2021 – 214,166 miles
- 2020 – 205,883 miles
- 2019 – 200,910 miles
- 2018 – 196,964 miles
- 2017 – 192,926 miles
- 2016 – 186,716 miles
- 2015 – 175,757 miles
- 2014 – 164,340 miles
- 2013 – 153,328 miles
- 2011 – 142,122 miles
- 2010 – 130,914 miles
- 2009 – 109,746 miles
- 2008 – 99,282 miles
- 2007 – 71,278 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass238,408 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust system corroded.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass238,408 miles (+2,930)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 238,408 miles
- Test number
- 761698800885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass235,478 miles (+4,079)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 235,478 miles
- Test number
- 689270220321
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass231,399 miles (+217)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 231,399 miles
- Test number
- 516453494809
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail231,182 miles (+8,106)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,182 miles
- Test number
- 811607858811
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed duo to oil light on and exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Pass223,076 miles (+8,910)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 223,076 miles
- Test number
- 689427686329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,166 miles (+8,283)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 214,166 miles
- Test number
- 660111902592
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass205,883 miles (+77)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 205,883 miles
- Test number
- 917183983962
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail205,806 miles (+4,896)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,806 miles
- Test number
- 791784960575
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test accessory on centre screen, which would result in MOT failure. (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning lamp on.
Pass200,910 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 200,910 miles
- Test number
- 944475750056
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail200,909 miles (+3,945)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,909 miles
- Test number
- 676661197623
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.
Pass196,964 miles (+4,038)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 196,964 miles
- Test number
- 914639059503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,926 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 192,926 miles
- Test number
- 783693775515
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner track rod has slight play in ball joint
- AdvisoryOffside Front anti-roll bar endlink has slight play
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner brake pads getting low
Fail192,926 miles (+6,210)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,926 miles
- Test number
- 881921802058
- Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner track rod has slight play in ball joint
- AdvisoryOffside Front anti-roll bar endlink has slight play
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner brake pads getting low
Pass186,716 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 186,716 miles
- Test number
- 647061798985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail186,715 miles (+10,958)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,715 miles
- Test number
- 849607697938
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass175,757 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 175,757 miles
- Test number
- 178616655436
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnderside of the vehicle dirty
Fail175,753 miles (+11,413)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,753 miles
- Test number
- 676959545095
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnderside of the vehicle dirty
Pass164,340 miles (+11,012)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 164,340 miles
- Test number
- 198776064013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass153,328 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 153,328 miles
- Test number
- 137801473468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,328 miles (+11,206)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,328 miles
- Test number
- 577450073071
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass142,122 miles (+11,208)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 142,122 miles
- Test number
- 639705761109
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFont pads and discs worn thin
Pass130,914 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 130,914 miles
- Test number
- 441775650113
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Fail130,906 miles (+21,160)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,906 miles
- Test number
- 423803950185
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass109,746 miles (+10,464)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 109,746 miles
- Test number
- 742256149158
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass99,282 miles (+28,004)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2009
- Odometer
- 99,282 miles
- Test number
- 984534548198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2008
- Odometer
- 71,278 miles
- Test number
- 234055727478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 DLG
- Does T500 DLG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DLG is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 DLG?
- The MOT on T500 DLG is valid until 15 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 DLG done?
- T500 DLG was recorded at 238,408 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 8,860 miles a year.
- Has T500 DLG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 DLG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T500 DLG 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 DLG find?
- T500 DLG passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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