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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T500 JDGMOT history

T500 JDG is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 173,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
173,169 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 JDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 JDG was last recorded at 173,169 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 8,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,164 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,005 miles
Average per year
9,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,169 miles
  • 2025 – 165,164 miles
  • 2024 – 161,382 miles
  • 2023 – 155,364 miles
  • 2022 – 151,468 miles
  • 2021 – 146,603 miles
  • 2020 – 141,593 miles
  • 2019 – 138,626 miles
  • 2018 – 135,342 miles
  • 2017 – 131,399 miles
  • 2016 – 127,427 miles
  • 2015 – 124,682 miles
  • 2014 – 117,228 miles
  • 2013 – 96,500 miles
  • 2012 – 66,053 miles
  • 2011 – 31,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,169 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,169 miles (+8,005)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    173,169 miles
    Test number
    648014489897
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  2. Pass165,164 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    165,164 miles
    Test number
    894659043565
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail165,164 miles (+3,782)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,164 miles
    Test number
    249683618917
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass161,382 miles (+6,018)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,382 miles
    Test number
    439179118063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass155,364 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    155,364 miles
    Test number
    786021703879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    151,468 miles
    Test number
    266019670191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail151,466 miles (+4,863)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,466 miles
    Test number
    976568046579
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass146,603 miles (+5,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,603 miles
    Test number
    571789438066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Pass141,593 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,593 miles
    Test number
    139552318016
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail141,593 miles (+2,967)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,593 miles
    Test number
    549049370676
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass138,626 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    138,626 miles
    Test number
    841021529437
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail138,626 miles (+3,284)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,626 miles
    Test number
    880719909146
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass135,342 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    135,342 miles
    Test number
    153721115754
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Fail135,342 miles (+3,943)2 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,342 miles
    Test number
    952766459889
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. Pass131,399 miles (+3,972)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    131,399 miles
    Test number
    441361285079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass127,427 miles (+2,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,427 miles
    Test number
    459190034346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass124,682 miles (+7,454)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,682 miles
    Test number
    145504285187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,228 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,228 miles
    Test number
    849648514182
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  19. Pass117,228 miles (+20,728)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    117,228 miles
    Test number
    968718014187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,500 miles (+30,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,500 miles
    Test number
    777126803173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass66,053 miles (+34,515)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    109445402137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,538 miles
    Test number
    196286211154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 JDG

Does T500 JDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 JDG is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 JDG?
The MOT on T500 JDG is valid until 5 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 JDG done?
T500 JDG was recorded at 173,169 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 9,307 miles a year.
Has T500 JDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 JDG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 JDG 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 JDG find?
T500 JDG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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