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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T500 DMEMOT history

T500 DME is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
179,490 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DME
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
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DME was last recorded at 179,490 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 6,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,680 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,810 miles
Average per year
8,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,490 miles
  • 2025 – 172,680 miles
  • 2024 – 165,540 miles
  • 2023 – 160,840 miles
  • 2022 – 147,884 miles
  • 2021 – 144,922 miles
  • 2019 – 137,598 miles
  • 2018 – 130,205 miles
  • 2017 – 121,406 miles
  • 2016 – 111,693 miles
  • 2015 – 101,753 miles
  • 2014 – 98,205 miles
  • 2013 – 88,610 miles
  • 2012 – 80,024 miles
  • 2011 – 71,156 miles
  • 2010 – 62,266 miles
  • 2009 – 49,717 miles
  • 2008 – 36,753 miles
  • 2007 – 24,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,490 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,490 miles (+6,810)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    179,490 miles
    Test number
    835142347539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass172,680 miles (+7,140)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    172,680 miles
    Test number
    250369195974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass165,540 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    165,540 miles
    Test number
    667822004258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    160,840 miles
    Test number
    424583986609
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing deterioration

  5. Fail160,836 miles (+12,952)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,836 miles
    Test number
    762000316252
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing deterioration

  6. Pass147,884 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,884 miles
    Test number
    842935489167
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable starting to fray. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing starting to corrode and separate.

  7. Fail147,884 miles (+2,962)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,884 miles
    Test number
    867446929041
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Hand brake cable starting to fray. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing starting to corrode and separate.

  8. Pass144,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,922 miles
    Test number
    519331348197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,921 miles (+7,323)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,921 miles
    Test number
    276850582515
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass137,598 miles (+7,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,598 miles
    Test number
    872121947041
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass130,205 miles (+8,799)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,205 miles
    Test number
    576426898340
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass121,406 miles (+9,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,406 miles
    Test number
    802262148841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass111,693 miles (+9,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,693 miles
    Test number
    913654501673
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass101,753 miles (+3,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,753 miles
    Test number
    657666425122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail98,205 miles (+9,595)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,205 miles
    Test number
    837650084298
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass88,610 miles (+8,586)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,610 miles
    Test number
    208795153260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,024 miles (+8,868)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,024 miles
    Test number
    257581452234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,156 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    71,156 miles
    Test number
    126485831222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,155 miles (+8,889)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,155 miles
    Test number
    426804931223
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  20. Pass62,266 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,266 miles
    Test number
    711979500276
    • NoteRear o/s lens damaged on reverse light

  21. Fail62,266 miles (+12,549)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,266 miles
    Test number
    282478100237
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear o/s lens damaged on reverse light

  22. Pass49,717 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,717 miles
    Test number
    494282389155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail49,717 miles (+12,964)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,717 miles
    Test number
    641937479167
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass36,753 miles (+11,918)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,753 miles
    Test number
    553548258160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,835 miles
    Test number
    262171107492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,835 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,835 miles
    Test number
    980321507188
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about T500 DME

Does T500 DME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DME is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DME?
The MOT on T500 DME is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 DME done?
T500 DME was recorded at 179,490 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 8,007 miles a year.
Has T500 DME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DME has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 DME 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 DME find?
T500 DME passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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