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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T500 DREMOT history

T500 DRE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,967 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DRE
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
5 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DRE was last recorded at 122,967 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,890 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,077 miles
Average per year
3,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,967 miles
  • 2025 – 121,890 miles
  • 2024 – 120,980 miles
  • 2023 – 119,789 miles
  • 2022 – 118,406 miles
  • 2021 – 116,106 miles
  • 2020 – 113,565 miles
  • 2019 – 112,137 miles
  • 2018 – 108,882 miles
  • 2017 – 104,653 miles
  • 2016 – 100,402 miles
  • 2015 – 97,025 miles
  • 2014 – 92,987 miles
  • 2013 – 87,762 miles
  • 2012 – 84,783 miles
  • 2009 – 77,249 miles
  • 2008 – 64,916 miles
  • 2007 – 48,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,967 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated in hub balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated in hub balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryCovers everywhere

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,967 miles (+1,077)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,967 miles
    Test number
    238391957012
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated in hub balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated in hub balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers everywhere
  2. Pass121,890 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    121,890 miles
    Test number
    859043033700
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers under van covering components
  3. Fail121,890 miles (+910)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,890 miles
    Test number
    525038923096
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers under van covering components
  4. Pass120,980 miles (+1,191)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,980 miles
    Test number
    101978668837
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  5. Pass119,789 miles (+1,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    119,789 miles
    Test number
    355730208898
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  6. Pass118,406 miles (+2,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,406 miles
    Test number
    235405799181
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  7. Pass116,106 miles (+2,541)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,106 miles
    Test number
    557557432667
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Pass113,565 miles (+1,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    113,565 miles
    Test number
    336399340110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass112,137 miles (+3,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,137 miles
    Test number
    995385933156
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays ftd
  10. Pass108,882 miles (+4,229)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,882 miles
    Test number
    261855968031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,653 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,653 miles
    Test number
    758129241429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,402 miles (+3,377)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    100,402 miles
    Test number
    440615310901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,025 miles
    Test number
    168338195039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,025 miles (+4,038)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,025 miles
    Test number
    456458695091
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  15. Pass92,987 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,987 miles
    Test number
    696869994028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,762 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,762 miles
    Test number
    158103493451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,783 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,783 miles
    Test number
    136029352461
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  18. Pass84,783 miles (+7,534)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    84,783 miles
    Test number
    735049952059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,249 miles (+12,333)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,249 miles
    Test number
    450399929309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,916 miles (+16,070)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,916 miles
    Test number
    932923038388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror has a cracked glass
    • NoteW screen has multi chips
  21. Pass48,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,846 miles
    Test number
    212307707333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 DRE

Does T500 DRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DRE is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DRE?
The MOT on T500 DRE is valid until 7 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 DRE done?
T500 DRE was recorded at 122,967 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,956 miles a year.
Has T500 DRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DRE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 DRE 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 DRE find?
T500 DRE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated in hub balljoint; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources inoperative; offside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated in hub balljoint, and 4 more.

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