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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T500 MDGMOT history

T500 MDG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,627 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 MDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 MDG was last recorded at 95,627 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,788 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,839 miles
Average per year
5,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,627 miles
  • 2025 – 93,788 miles
  • 2024 – 91,745 miles
  • 2023 – 89,571 miles
  • 2022 – 86,887 miles
  • 2021 – 84,741 miles
  • 2020 – 82,526 miles
  • 2019 – 80,293 miles
  • 2018 – 77,532 miles
  • 2017 – 73,081 miles
  • 2016 – 63,760 miles
  • 2015 – 55,223 miles
  • 2014 – 45,473 miles
  • 2012 – 30,188 miles
  • 2011 – 17,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,627 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,627 miles
    Test number
    361920316388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,627 miles (+1,839)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,627 miles
    Test number
    931238837495
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass93,788 miles2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,788 miles
    Test number
    317266119798
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  4. Fail93,788 miles (+2,043)1 dangerous4 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,788 miles
    Test number
    877783592354
    • DangerousN/S and O/S Side bar mounting brackets, (both front and rear) corroded / holed / insecure
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe split (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  5. Pass91,745 miles (+2,174)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    91,745 miles
    Test number
    178599168952
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside, front and rear suspension / subframe
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWasher pipe split

  6. Pass89,571 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    89,571 miles
    Test number
    489338417946
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension

  7. Fail89,571 miles (+2,684)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,571 miles
    Test number
    350496909032
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside, front and rear suspension

  8. Pass86,887 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,887 miles
    Test number
    736817565031
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front and rear suspension

  9. Fail86,887 miles (+2,146)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,887 miles
    Test number
    134154251165
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front and rear suspension

  10. Pass84,741 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,741 miles
    Test number
    349336764731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,725 miles (+2,199)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,725 miles
    Test number
    985029264926
    • DangerousTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  12. Pass82,526 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,526 miles
    Test number
    273633918929
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front and rear suspension

  13. Fail82,526 miles (+2,233)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,526 miles
    Test number
    605130088892
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on front and rear suspension

  14. Pass80,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    151375806077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,293 miles (+2,761)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    899081057498
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass77,532 miles (+4,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,532 miles
    Test number
    631720115514
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass73,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,081 miles
    Test number
    449046019883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front inner tyre is worn on inside tred (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front tyre is worn on inner tred (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth centre front and rear exhaust is corroded

  18. Fail73,081 miles (+9,321)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,081 miles
    Test number
    386529977297
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front inner tyre is worn on inside tred (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front tyre is worn on inner tred (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth centre front and rear exhaust is corroded

  19. Pass63,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    787764991828
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust box is corroded

  20. Fail63,760 miles (+8,537)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    641589998461
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust box is corroded

  21. Pass55,223 miles (+9,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,223 miles
    Test number
    447639675047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass45,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    45,473 miles
    Test number
    729833564096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,472 miles (+15,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,472 miles
    Test number
    188553064004
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass30,188 miles (+12,764)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,188 miles
    Test number
    317869982207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    17,424 miles
    Test number
    579907881268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 MDG

Does T500 MDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 MDG is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 MDG?
The MOT on T500 MDG is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 MDG done?
T500 MDG was recorded at 95,627 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 5,485 miles a year.
Has T500 MDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 MDG has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 MDG 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 MDG find?
T500 MDG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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