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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T500 DMAMOT history

T500 DMA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 114,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,134 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DMA
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
11 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DMA was last recorded at 114,134 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 2,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,379 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,755 miles
Average per year
8,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,134 miles
  • 2025 – 111,379 miles
  • 2024 – 109,217 miles
  • 2023 – 103,431 miles
  • 2022 – 99,819 miles
  • 2021 – 95,472 miles
  • 2020 – 82,915 miles
  • 2019 – 75,698 miles
  • 2018 – 65,374 miles
  • 2016 – 44,674 miles
  • 2015 – 30,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,134 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • ALL tyres are close to but NOT fouling a part of the vehicle at the time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Gearbox mounting defective slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,134 miles (+2,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,134 miles
    Test number
    972849560628
    • 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))

  2. Pass111,379 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,379 miles
    Test number
    660240699095
    • AdvisoryALL tyres are close to but NOT fouling a part of the vehicle at the time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective slightly worn

  3. Fail111,379 miles (+2,162)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,379 miles
    Test number
    182159474962
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryALL tyres are close to but NOT fouling a part of the vehicle at the time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Gearbox mounting defective slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner plus 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,217 miles (+5,786)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,217 miles
    Test number
    795622364134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,431 miles (+3,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,431 miles
    Test number
    954494813544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge plus various small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass99,819 miles (+4,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,819 miles
    Test number
    980718403277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))

  7. Pass95,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,472 miles
    Test number
    680445698976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail95,471 miles (+12,556)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,471 miles
    Test number
    212532109717
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass82,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,915 miles
    Test number
    855367051280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,915 miles (+7,217)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,915 miles
    Test number
    482095347631
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REQUIREMENTS ONLY JUST MET (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass75,698 miles (+10,324)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,698 miles
    Test number
    563809461798
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass65,374 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,374 miles
    Test number
    139922456656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail65,374 miles (+20,700)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,374 miles
    Test number
    520351476405
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge out of shape, also has small splits inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades slightly smearing
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass44,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    44,674 miles
    Test number
    140241262279
    • AdvisoryUnderside of fuel tank appears damp though no apparent leak.

  15. Fail44,674 miles (+14,029)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,674 miles
    Test number
    777070381972
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of fuel tank appears damp though no apparent leak.

  16. Pass30,645 miles (+5,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,645 miles
    Test number
    229899971592
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to record a result

  17. Pass25,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,031 miles
    Test number
    107923415099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 DMA

Does T500 DMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DMA is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DMA?
The MOT on T500 DMA is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 DMA done?
T500 DMA was recorded at 114,134 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,072 miles a year.
Has T500 DMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DMA has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 DMA 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 DMA find?
T500 DMA passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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