Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T500 DRKMOT history
T500 DRK is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 196,322 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 196,322 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,598 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 DRK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 6 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 DRK was last recorded at 196,322 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Aug 2014: 144,231 miles, lower than 144,266 miles on 24 Jul 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 196,322 miles · 16 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,598 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,322 miles
- 2025 – 195,033 miles
- 2024 – 185,825 miles
- 2023 – 174,107 miles
- 2022 – 171,005 miles
- 2021 – 168,247 miles
- 2020 – 166,240 miles
- 2018 – 161,127 miles
- 2017 – 155,583 miles
- 2016 – 152,430 miles
- 2015 – 147,823 miles
- 2014 – 144,231 miles
- 2013 – 132,019 miles
- 2012 – 112,088 miles
- 2011 – 90,057 miles
- 2010 – 71,495 miles
- 2009 – 57,974 miles
- 2008 – 41,083 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,322 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,322 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 196,322 miles
- Test number
- 471069057265
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail196,322 miles (+1,289)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,322 miles
- Test number
- 413784521913
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass195,033 miles (+9,208)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 195,033 miles
- Test number
- 336199901861
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust coroded and peeling
Pass185,825 miles (+11,718)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 185,825 miles
- Test number
- 478103400012
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass174,107 miles (+3,102)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 174,107 miles
- Test number
- 490550421198
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear exhurst silencer corroded but not leaking
Pass171,005 miles (+2,758)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 171,005 miles
- Test number
- 494880999141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded
Pass168,247 miles (+2,007)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 168,247 miles
- Test number
- 257815086392
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass166,240 miles (+5,113)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 166,240 miles
- Test number
- 644488516501
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass161,127 miles (+5,544)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 161,127 miles
- Test number
- 318190917485
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass155,583 miles (+3,153)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 155,583 miles
- Test number
- 490180263937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,430 miles (+4,607)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 152,430 miles
- Test number
- 738775893784
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass147,823 miles (+3,592)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 147,823 miles
- Test number
- 326672925484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,231 miles (-35)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 144,231 miles
- Test number
- 426684714297
- NoteNearside rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall.
Fail144,266 miles (+12,247)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,266 miles
- Test number
- 717075604247
- FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has small cut in outer sidewall.
Pass132,019 miles (+19,931)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 132,019 miles
- Test number
- 175917903277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,088 miles (+22,031)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 112,088 miles
- Test number
- 458037502266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,057 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 90,057 miles
- Test number
- 195636891136
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteNear side rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge but above legal limit.
Fail90,057 miles2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,057 miles
- Test number
- 246516091156
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteNear side rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge but above legal limit.
Fail90,056 miles (+18,561)7 dangerous2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,056 miles
- Test number
- 109056891124
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- DangerousCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- DangerousNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- DangerousNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- DangerousOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoot full not inspected
Pass71,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 71,495 miles
- Test number
- 262978390402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,495 miles (+13,521)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,495 miles
- Test number
- 732238190131
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass57,974 miles (+16,891)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 57,974 miles
- Test number
- 153890709284
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Pass41,083 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 41,083 miles
- Test number
- 704938548147
- NoteBoth front headlamps are slightly high
Questions about T500 DRK
- Does T500 DRK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DRK is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 DRK?
- The MOT on T500 DRK is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 DRK done?
- T500 DRK was recorded at 196,322 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 8,598 miles a year.
- Has T500 DRK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 DRK has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 DRK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T500 DRK find?
- T500 DRK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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