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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T500 ENGMOT history

T500 ENG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 174,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2024
Mileage
174,554 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 ENG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2024
Latest MOT test
24 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 ENG was last recorded at 174,554 miles on 24 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,554 miles · 19 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 174,554 miles
  • 2022 – 173,970 miles
  • 2021 – 171,856 miles
  • 2020 – 168,363 miles
  • 2019 – 165,927 miles
  • 2018 – 162,825 miles
  • 2016 – 161,584 miles
  • 2015 – 158,639 miles
  • 2014 – 156,184 miles
  • 2013 – 153,505 miles
  • 2012 – 145,756 miles
  • 2011 – 119,403 miles
  • 2010 – 104,892 miles
  • 2009 – 91,913 miles
  • 2008 – 74,019 miles
  • 2007 – 56,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,554 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test moved stickers to outside swept areaRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend early replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Metal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corroded near to legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,554 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    174,554 miles
    Test number
    499713135839
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test moved stickers to outside swept area
  2. Fail174,554 miles (+584)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,554 miles
    Test number
    823969994304
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test moved stickers to outside swept area
  3. Pass173,970 miles (+2,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    173,970 miles
    Test number
    747303370820
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass171,856 miles (+28)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    171,856 miles
    Test number
    968869270755
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corroded near to legal limit
    • AdvisoryMid & rear exhaust silencers becoming very rusty
  5. Fail171,828 miles (+3,465)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,828 miles
    Test number
    186757116817
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corroded near to legal limit
    • AdvisoryMid & rear exhaust silencers becoming very rusty
  6. Pass168,363 miles (+29)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    168,363 miles
    Test number
    661651037203
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to split indicating similar fault to front's ,recommend immediate replacement
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose becoming rusty
  7. Fail168,334 miles (+2,407)2 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,334 miles
    Test number
    494390174029
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to split indicating similar fault to front's ,recommend immediate replacement
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose becoming rusty
  8. Pass165,927 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,927 miles
    Test number
    857682004910
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail165,899 miles (+3,074)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,899 miles
    Test number
    288405675056
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower swivel joint dust covers deteriorating
  10. Pass162,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    162,825 miles
    Test number
    635122709401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail162,825 miles (+1,241)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,825 miles
    Test number
    961738689227
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  12. Pass161,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    161,584 miles
    Test number
    643375239482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail161,584 miles (+2,945)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,584 miles
    Test number
    810977808820
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass158,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    158,639 miles
    Test number
    310087482207
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail158,638 miles (+2,454)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,638 miles
    Test number
    949480041553
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass156,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    156,184 miles
    Test number
    818695034211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail156,184 miles (+2,679)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,184 miles
    Test number
    685505734252
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass153,505 miles (+7,749)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    153,505 miles
    Test number
    345497123242
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box outter skin corroded
  19. Pass145,756 miles (+30)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    145,756 miles
    Test number
    696050942382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Fail145,726 miles (+26,323)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,726 miles
    Test number
    439708532449
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  21. Pass119,403 miles (+14,511)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    119,403 miles
    Test number
    806514341273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,892 miles (+12,979)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    104,892 miles
    Test number
    523876130249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,913 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    122280749252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  24. Fail91,913 miles (+17,894)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    540500849229
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  25. Pass74,019 miles (+17,368)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    74,019 miles
    Test number
    202622088118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,651 miles
    Test number
    802756987109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 ENG

Does T500 ENG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 ENG expired on 23 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 ENG?
The MOT on T500 ENG expired on 23 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 ENG done?
T500 ENG was recorded at 174,554 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2023, an average of 7,422 miles a year.
Has T500 ENG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 ENG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 ENG 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 ENG find?
T500 ENG passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2023 with 3 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside & nearside front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose; items removed from driver's view prior to test moved stickers to outside swept area.

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