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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 JWDMOT history

T500 JWD is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
144,544 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 JWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 JWD was last recorded at 144,544 miles on 5 May 2026, 1,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2016: 116,872 miles, lower than 130,180 miles on 30 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,798 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,746 miles
Average per year
5,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,544 miles
  • 2025 – 142,798 miles
  • 2024 – 141,877 miles
  • 2023 – 141,363 miles
  • 2022 – 140,845 miles
  • 2021 – 139,455 miles
  • 2020 – 138,209 miles
  • 2019 – 136,875 miles
  • 2018 – 135,591 miles
  • 2017 – 134,261 miles
  • 2016 – 116,872 miles
  • 2015 – 130,180 miles
  • 2013 – 126,019 miles
  • 2012 – 110,649 miles
  • 2011 – 97,042 miles
  • 2010 – 82,723 miles
  • 2009 – 73,977 miles
  • 2008 – 63,935 miles
  • 2007 – 50,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,544 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryLower covers fittedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,544 miles (+1,746)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    144,544 miles
    Test number
    582794152041
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  2. Pass142,798 miles (+921)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,798 miles
    Test number
    418309011683
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  3. Pass141,877 miles (+514)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,877 miles
    Test number
    906789722824
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  4. Pass141,363 miles (+518)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,363 miles
    Test number
    208310716053
    • AdvisoryAll suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryEngine/gearbox oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryInside edge of wheel rims damaged

  5. Pass140,845 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    140,845 miles
    Test number
    184684195260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner CV boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

  6. Fail140,844 miles (+1,389)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,844 miles
    Test number
    614693065396
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner CV boot leaking grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin heavily corroded

  7. Pass139,455 miles (+1,246)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    139,455 miles
    Test number
    674141398845
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted

  8. Pass138,209 miles (+1,334)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    138,209 miles
    Test number
    907960886988
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front brake discs slight distortion (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass136,875 miles (+1,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,875 miles
    Test number
    931353767615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine has minor leak , (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass135,591 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,591 miles
    Test number
    564550014846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,261 miles (+17,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,261 miles
    Test number
    948705844922
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass116,872 miles (-13,308)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,872 miles
    Test number
    412488871791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,180 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    130,180 miles
    Test number
    187121985169
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOffside seat belt slightly slow in retracting

  14. Fail130,178 miles (+4,159)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,178 miles
    Test number
    388087575199
    • DangerousBrake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOffside seat belt slightly slow in retracting

  15. Pass126,019 miles (+15,370)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    126,019 miles
    Test number
    938272953312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  16. Pass110,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,649 miles
    Test number
    607865142368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,649 miles (+13,607)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,649 miles
    Test number
    817215642305
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass97,042 miles (+14,319)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    97,042 miles
    Test number
    626459541350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,723 miles (+8,746)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    82,723 miles
    Test number
    720829240374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,977 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,977 miles
    Test number
    264469649392
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  21. Pass73,977 miles (+10,042)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    73,977 miles
    Test number
    964199649331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,935 miles (+13,115)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,935 miles
    Test number
    611185448314
    • NoteO/s/f indicator starting to disscolour
    • NoteRear bumper damaged by reflector on n/s
    • NoteRear no plate starting to show water damage

  23. Pass50,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,820 miles
    Test number
    154476747313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 JWD

Does T500 JWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 JWD is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 JWD?
The MOT on T500 JWD is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 JWD done?
T500 JWD was recorded at 144,544 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,095 miles a year.
Has T500 JWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 JWD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 JWD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 JWD find?
T500 JWD passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 3 more.

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