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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 MDAMOT history

T500 MDA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 187,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
187,441 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 MDA
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
17 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 MDA was last recorded at 187,441 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,629 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
812 miles
Average per year
6,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,441 miles
  • 2025 – 186,629 miles
  • 2024 – 185,382 miles
  • 2023 – 184,069 miles
  • 2022 – 182,782 miles
  • 2021 – 181,785 miles
  • 2020 – 181,579 miles
  • 2018 – 180,158 miles
  • 2017 – 178,915 miles
  • 2016 – 176,654 miles
  • 2015 – 169,069 miles
  • 2014 – 163,954 miles
  • 2013 – 160,110 miles
  • 2011 – 143,420 miles
  • 2010 – 119,809 miles
  • 2009 – 98,480 miles
  • 2008 – 76,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,441 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant level low in header tank
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Sidewall cracking heavily

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.

  • Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    187,441 miles
    Test number
    591389498907
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low in header tank
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Sidewall cracking heavily

  2. Fail187,441 miles (+812)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,441 miles
    Test number
    333230173564
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low in header tank
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective Sidewall cracking heavily

  3. Pass186,629 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    186,629 miles
    Test number
    427838077792
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail186,629 miles (+1,247)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,629 miles
    Test number
    490878116796
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass185,382 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    185,382 miles
    Test number
    207337602844
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOBD not working for emissions. No 12 Volt available for "WOTI" oil temp. Carried out bypass.

  6. Fail185,382 miles (+1,313)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,382 miles
    Test number
    175131388256
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOBD not working for emissions. No 12 Volt available for "WOTI" oil temp. Carried out bypass.

  7. Pass184,069 miles (+1,287)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    184,069 miles
    Test number
    133999855590
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

  8. Pass182,782 miles (+997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    182,782 miles
    Test number
    386842217591
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

  9. Pass181,785 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    181,785 miles
    Test number
    890478919818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail181,782 miles (+203)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,782 miles
    Test number
    750811860565
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass181,579 miles (+1,421)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    181,579 miles
    Test number
    625699054499
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass180,158 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    180,158 miles
    Test number
    981923086282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass178,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    178,915 miles
    Test number
    476695020261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail178,915 miles (+2,261)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,915 miles
    Test number
    418151567970
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass176,654 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    176,654 miles
    Test number
    284479733597
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs are corroded
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust is corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S/F ball joint dust cover is perished
    • AdvisoryO/S number plate light is dim
    • AdvisoryO/S/F steering rack boot is perished
    • AdvisoryWires hanging down in rear of van

  16. Fail176,654 miles (+7,585)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,654 miles
    Test number
    558006221342
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs are corroded
    • AdvisoryCenter and rear exhaust is corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S/F ball joint dust cover is perished
    • AdvisoryO/S number plate light is dim
    • AdvisoryO/S/F steering rack boot is perished
    • AdvisoryWires hanging down in rear of van

  17. Pass169,069 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    169,069 miles
    Test number
    919985065000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass163,954 miles (+3,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    163,954 miles
    Test number
    345068514093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass160,110 miles (+16,690)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    160,110 miles
    Test number
    485001513096
    • NoteAll brake discs and pads worn
    • NoteExhaust center section corroded

  20. Pass143,420 miles (+23,611)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    143,420 miles
    Test number
    225220031364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,809 miles (+21,329)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    119,809 miles
    Test number
    990119810367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,480 miles (+22,318)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,480 miles
    Test number
    670242839393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,162 miles (+5,541)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,162 miles
    Test number
    440911038363
    • Note1.slight wear on front brake discs

  24. Pass70,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,621 miles
    Test number
    332053848132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail70,617 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,617 miles
    Test number
    260633248136
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T500 MDA

Does T500 MDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 MDA is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 MDA?
The MOT on T500 MDA is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 MDA done?
T500 MDA was recorded at 187,441 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 6,551 miles a year.
Has T500 MDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 MDA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 MDA 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 MDA find?
T500 MDA passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: coolant level low in header tank; spare tyre defective sidewall cracking heavily.

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