
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T500 DPWMOT history
T500 DPW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 194,744 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 194,744 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 7,215 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 DPW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 9 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 DPW was last recorded at 194,744 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 2,684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 192,060 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,684 miles
- Average per year
- 7,215 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,744 miles
- 2025 – 192,060 miles
- 2024 – 186,640 miles
- 2023 – 181,496 miles
- 2022 – 179,892 miles
- 2021 – 175,238 miles
- 2020 – 167,438 miles
- 2019 – 165,987 miles
- 2018 – 161,635 miles
- 2017 – 159,982 miles
- 2016 – 158,197 miles
- 2015 – 156,875 miles
- 2014 – 154,156 miles
- 2013 – 151,722 miles
- 2012 – 139,451 miles
- 2011 – 128,482 miles
- 2010 – 119,293 miles
- 2009 – 105,467 miles
- 2008 – 87,549 miles
- 2007 – 57,374 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
33 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,744 miles (+2,684)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 194,744 miles
- Test number
- 785419077288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass192,060 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 192,060 miles
- Test number
- 250504860705
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail192,041 miles (+5,401)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,041 miles
- Test number
- 693914462554
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and door shut corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside park brake low effort
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass186,640 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 186,640 miles
- Test number
- 711887999430
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail186,638 miles (+5,142)1 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,638 miles
- Test number
- 225648415010
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass181,496 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 181,496 miles
- Test number
- 242806120764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,494 miles (+1,602)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,494 miles
- Test number
- 285553051912
- DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision detached (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass179,892 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 179,892 miles
- Test number
- 323949345310
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge un even wear on the inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail179,887 miles (+4,649)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,887 miles
- Test number
- 897842838586
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge un even wear on the inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass175,238 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 175,238 miles
- Test number
- 221015963298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail175,238 miles (+7,800)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,238 miles
- Test number
- 676634136194
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass167,438 miles (+1,451)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 167,438 miles
- Test number
- 843038194026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated
Pass165,987 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 165,987 miles
- Test number
- 636055325087
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
Fail165,983 miles (+4,348)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,983 miles
- Test number
- 841226290916
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
Pass161,635 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 161,635 miles
- Test number
- 488035554808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,635 miles (+1,653)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,635 miles
- Test number
- 391235879159
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to o/s of screen (3.5 (a))
Pass159,982 miles (+1,785)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 159,982 miles
- Test number
- 565599869501
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass158,197 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 158,197 miles
- Test number
- 660838583481
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth bottom ball joint boots deteriorated
Fail158,197 miles (+1,322)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,197 miles
- Test number
- 770103242280
- FailureCentre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth bottom ball joint boots deteriorated
Pass156,875 miles (+2,719)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 156,875 miles
- Test number
- 228130795474
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
Pass154,156 miles (+2,434)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 154,156 miles
- Test number
- 679609144161
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass151,722 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 151,722 miles
- Test number
- 989658193163
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail151,722 miles (+12,271)5 failures1 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,722 miles
- Test number
- 727523693118
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteTurbo hose not connected to turbo
Pass139,451 miles (+31)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 139,451 miles
- Test number
- 377068302299
- 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)
Fail139,420 miles (+10,938)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,420 miles
- Test number
- 607627002213
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- 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)
Pass128,482 miles (+9,189)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 128,482 miles
- Test number
- 888676391190
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,293 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 119,293 miles
- Test number
- 970452180194
- NoteOFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE INNER BUSHES HAVE SOME MOVEMENT
Fail119,293 miles (+13,826)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,293 miles
- Test number
- 440481680164
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteOFFSIDE FRONT WISHBONE INNER BUSHES HAVE SOME MOVEMENT
Pass105,467 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 105,467 miles
- Test number
- 274549149498
- NoteBoth rear discs scored emissions read low o/s headlight adjuster broken
Fail105,466 miles (+17,917)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,466 miles
- Test number
- 602568949135
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteBoth rear discs are scored
- NoteEmissions are to low to read
Fail87,549 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,549 miles
- Test number
- 382678858159
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass87,549 miles (+30,175)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 87,549 miles
- Test number
- 690548858139
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass57,374 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 57,374 miles
- Test number
- 634890487104
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about T500 DPW
- Does T500 DPW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DPW is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 DPW?
- The MOT on T500 DPW is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 DPW done?
- T500 DPW was recorded at 194,744 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 7,215 miles a year.
- Has T500 DPW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 DPW has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 DPW 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 DPW find?
- T500 DPW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front outer seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.
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