Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T500 DTBMOT history
T500 DTB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 254,083 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 254,083 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 12,078 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 DTB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 DTB was last recorded at 254,083 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 8,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 245,243 miles · 12 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,840 miles
- Average per year
- 12,078 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 254,083 miles
- 2024 – 245,243 miles
- 2023 – 233,388 miles
- 2022 – 230,589 miles
- 2021 – 227,808 miles
- 2020 – 224,980 miles
- 2019 – 220,955 miles
- 2018 – 210,319 miles
- 2017 – 195,786 miles
- 2016 – 184,184 miles
- 2015 – 170,388 miles
- 2014 – 154,747 miles
- 2013 – 138,870 miles
- 2012 – 119,761 miles
- 2011 – 102,198 miles
- 2010 – 84,033 miles
- 2009 – 65,065 miles
- 2008 – 48,641 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass254,083 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass254,083 miles (+8,840)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 254,083 miles
- Test number
- 171710180200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side
Pass245,243 miles (+11,855)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 245,243 miles
- Test number
- 482727863612
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass233,388 miles (+2,799)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 233,388 miles
- Test number
- 492241017891
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass230,589 miles (+2,781)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 230,589 miles
- Test number
- 346127532261
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Stone chip's (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass227,808 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 227,808 miles
- Test number
- 891245505944
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail227,808 miles (+2,828)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,808 miles
- Test number
- 373060743690
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass224,980 miles (+4,025)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 224,980 miles
- Test number
- 381359152928
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass220,955 miles (+10,636)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 220,955 miles
- Test number
- 589799525948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass210,319 miles (+14,533)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 210,319 miles
- Test number
- 238874084554
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass195,786 miles (+11,602)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 195,786 miles
- Test number
- 811875517535
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass184,184 miles (+13,796)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 184,184 miles
- Test number
- 910007905652
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass170,388 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 170,388 miles
- Test number
- 376095863580
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail170,388 miles (+15,641)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,388 miles
- Test number
- 188910486845
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass154,747 miles (+15,877)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 154,747 miles
- Test number
- 106811654376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,870 miles (+19,109)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 138,870 miles
- Test number
- 585371553385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,761 miles (+17,563)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 119,761 miles
- Test number
- 427034332488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,198 miles (+18,165)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 102,198 miles
- Test number
- 146634351340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 84,033 miles
- Test number
- 570807950382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,033 miles (+18,968)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,033 miles
- Test number
- 592527250357
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass65,065 miles (+16,424)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 65,065 miles
- Test number
- 963997259300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,641 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 48,641 miles
- Test number
- 312463438314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,641 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,641 miles
- Test number
- 984443038344
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Questions about T500 DTB
- Does T500 DTB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DTB is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T500 DTB?
- The MOT on T500 DTB is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 DTB done?
- T500 DTB was recorded at 254,083 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 12,078 miles a year.
- Has T500 DTB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 DTB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on T500 DTB 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 DTB find?
- T500 DTB passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side.
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