Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T500 DSHMOT history
T500 DSH is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 299,473 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 299,473 mi
- At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 16 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 13,571 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 DSH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 DSH was last recorded at 299,473 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 7,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 292,232 miles · 30 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,241 miles
- Average per year
- 13,571 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 299,473 miles
- 2024 – 292,232 miles
- 2023 – 277,038 miles
- 2022 – 266,718 miles
- 2021 – 259,083 miles
- 2020 – 251,553 miles
- 2019 – 243,027 miles
- 2018 – 233,729 miles
- 2016 – 214,903 miles
- 2015 – 195,804 miles
- 2014 – 184,112 miles
- 2013 – 166,631 miles
- 2012 – 151,273 miles
- 2011 – 122,461 miles
- 2010 – 96,898 miles
- 2008 – 68,147 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass299,473 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipe corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Lower n/s and o/s under body protection trays fitted front to back
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s rear brake pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass299,473 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 299,473 miles
- Test number
- 475480570297
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipe corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail299,473 miles (+7,241)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 299,473 miles
- Test number
- 122751062473
- MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipe corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass292,232 miles (+15,194)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 292,232 miles
- Test number
- 775163945706
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass277,038 miles (+10,320)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 277,038 miles
- Test number
- 334965596426
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass266,718 miles (+42)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 266,718 miles
- Test number
- 265627915971
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail266,676 miles (+7,593)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 266,676 miles
- Test number
- 235691128841
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass259,083 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 259,083 miles
- Test number
- 797420640623
- MinorNearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLower n/s and o/s under body protection trays fitted front to back
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Fail259,081 miles (+7,528)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,081 miles
- Test number
- 629247280840
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both n/s and o/s front track rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLower n/s and o/s under body protection trays fitted front to back
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass251,553 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 251,553 miles
- Test number
- 466963327570
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap damaged
Fail251,553 miles (+8,526)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,553 miles
- Test number
- 724381936900
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap damaged
Pass243,027 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 243,027 miles
- Test number
- 280514664024
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail243,027 miles (+9,298)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,027 miles
- Test number
- 942081951186
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass233,729 miles (+18,826)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 233,729 miles
- Test number
- 112142671014
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass214,903 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 214,903 miles
- Test number
- 218155324366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail214,903 miles (+19,099)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,903 miles
- Test number
- 252523136519
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (1.8)
Fail195,804 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,804 miles
- Test number
- 246501415473
- Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass195,804 miles (+11,692)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 195,804 miles
- Test number
- 797391915126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,112 miles1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,112 miles
- Test number
- 797909914128
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass184,112 miles (+17,481)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 184,112 miles
- Test number
- 846879714158
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass166,631 miles (+15,358)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 166,631 miles
- Test number
- 156000323147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,273 miles (+28,812)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 151,273 miles
- Test number
- 956962122112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,461 miles (+25,563)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 122,461 miles
- Test number
- 658691581050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,898 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,898 miles
- Test number
- 144020640029
- Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass96,898 miles (+28,751)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 96,898 miles
- Test number
- 184000740051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 68,147 miles
- Test number
- 114131288201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,147 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,147 miles
- Test number
- 571881388221
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Questions about T500 DSH
- Does T500 DSH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DSH is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T500 DSH?
- The MOT on T500 DSH is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 DSH done?
- T500 DSH was recorded at 299,473 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 13,571 miles a year.
- Has T500 DSH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 DSH has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 DSH 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 DSH find?
- T500 DSH passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipe corroded at the rear; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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