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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T500 DNAMOT history

T500 DNA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 214,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
214,140 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DNA was last recorded at 214,140 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2025: 213,490 miles, lower than 215,473 miles on 15 Aug 2025.

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
214,134 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
10,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,140 miles
  • 2025 – 213,490 miles
  • 2024 – 212,008 miles
  • 2023 – 211,719 miles
  • 2022 – 210,876 miles
  • 2021 – 209,898 miles
  • 2020 – 208,927 miles
  • 2019 – 207,007 miles
  • 2018 – 205,010 miles
  • 2017 – 197,437 miles
  • 2016 – 191,723 miles
  • 2015 – 186,860 miles
  • 2014 – 181,969 miles
  • 2013 – 178,095 miles
  • 2012 – 173,819 miles
  • 2011 – 171,235 miles
  • 2010 – 166,837 miles
  • 2009 – 156,117 miles
  • 2008 – 147,614 miles
  • 2007 – 9,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,140 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear rear wheel fouling bodyworkRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • DangerousOffside Rear rear wheel fouling bodyworkRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s/r flexy ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexy ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,140 miles (+6)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    214,140 miles
    Test number
    528425136237
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear wheel fouling bodywork
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear wheel fouling bodywork
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s/r flexy ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexy ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail214,134 miles (+644)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,134 miles
    Test number
    918932759445
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear wheel fouling bodywork
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear wheel fouling bodywork
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s/r flexy ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexy ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass213,490 miles (-1,983)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    213,490 miles
    Test number
    185101632182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail215,473 miles (+3,465)4 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,473 miles
    Test number
    963139380969
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass212,008 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    212,008 miles
    Test number
    723866833877
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail212,002 miles (+283)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,002 miles
    Test number
    330783582140
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left and right (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass211,719 miles (+843)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    211,719 miles
    Test number
    741369918257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass210,876 miles (+978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    210,876 miles
    Test number
    203202586950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass209,898 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    209,898 miles
    Test number
    472819588288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass208,927 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    208,927 miles
    Test number
    775980361721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail208,828 miles (+1,821)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,828 miles
    Test number
    411777780077
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass207,007 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    207,007 miles
    Test number
    262284536440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass205,010 miles (+7,573)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    205,010 miles
    Test number
    687462449693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass197,437 miles (+5,714)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    197,437 miles
    Test number
    818961592913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass191,723 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    191,723 miles
    Test number
    711866044058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle suspension lowered

  16. Fail191,723 miles (+4,863)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,723 miles
    Test number
    318712025027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle suspension lowered

  17. Pass186,860 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    186,860 miles
    Test number
    921153080702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySteering tie rods have slight play

  18. Fail186,859 miles (+4,890)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,859 miles
    Test number
    820813159300
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisorySteering tie rods have slight play

  19. Pass181,969 miles (+3,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    181,969 miles
    Test number
    879940814266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass178,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    178,095 miles
    Test number
    369101323242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail178,095 miles (+4,276)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,095 miles
    Test number
    719700923222
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass173,819 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    173,819 miles
    Test number
    249682122260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail173,808 miles (+2,573)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,808 miles
    Test number
    256290822204
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass171,235 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    171,235 miles
    Test number
    327753621424
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear seats missing

  25. Fail171,234 miles (+4,397)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,234 miles
    Test number
    165503221245
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass166,837 miles (+10,720)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    166,837 miles
    Test number
    564706670115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass156,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    156,117 miles
    Test number
    253417279431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail156,117 miles (+8,503)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,117 miles
    Test number
    354367479156
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass147,614 miles (+138,507)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    147,614 miles
    Test number
    353693188178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass9,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    9,107 miles
    Test number
    941871457033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 DNA

Does T500 DNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DNA is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DNA?
The MOT on T500 DNA is valid until 29 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 DNA done?
T500 DNA was recorded at 214,140 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 10,517 miles a year.
Has T500 DNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DNA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 DNA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 DNA find?
T500 DNA passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear rear wheel fouling bodywork; offside rear rear wheel fouling bodywork; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s/r flexy ferrules, and 2 more.

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