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Volkswagen Transporter

Cream · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 MSGMOT history

T500 MSG is a cream diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 292,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
292,239 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 MSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 MSG was last recorded at 292,239 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
290,905 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,334 miles
Average per year
11,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 292,239 miles
  • 2025 – 290,905 miles
  • 2023 – 288,492 miles
  • 2022 – 283,236 miles
  • 2021 – 276,777 miles
  • 2020 – 270,748 miles
  • 2019 – 264,662 miles
  • 2018 – 259,494 miles
  • 2017 – 256,353 miles
  • 2016 – 247,550 miles
  • 2015 – 241,135 miles
  • 2014 – 229,246 miles
  • 2013 – 219,643 miles
  • 2012 – 208,405 miles
  • 2011 – 189,755 miles
  • 2010 – 155,239 miles
  • 2009 – 119,887 miles
  • 2008 – 86,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass292,239 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust box outer casing corroded.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass292,239 miles (+1,334)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    292,239 miles
    Test number
    948719078256
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer casing corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass290,905 miles (+2,413)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    290,905 miles
    Test number
    645542430135
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer casing corroded

  3. Pass288,492 miles (+5,256)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    288,492 miles
    Test number
    611412205853
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass283,236 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    283,236 miles
    Test number
    457591383678
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  5. Fail283,234 miles (+6,457)2 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,234 miles
    Test number
    576691588906
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor next to shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  6. Pass276,777 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    276,777 miles
    Test number
    448615436636
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail276,776 miles (+6,028)1 dangerous8 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,776 miles
    Test number
    768742983358
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, almost down to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass270,748 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    270,748 miles
    Test number
    142485082804
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Fail270,746 miles (+6,084)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,746 miles
    Test number
    131593513447
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Pass264,662 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    264,662 miles
    Test number
    824626666217
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail264,661 miles (+5,167)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,661 miles
    Test number
    617350113021
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass259,494 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    259,494 miles
    Test number
    341924086784
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail259,482 miles (+3,129)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,482 miles
    Test number
    208816123007
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass256,353 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    256,353 miles
    Test number
    689300803274
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d dush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat sheild insecure

  15. Fail256,340 miles (+8,790)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,340 miles
    Test number
    221976612837
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d dush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat sheild insecure

  16. Pass247,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    247,550 miles
    Test number
    883092580775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail247,550 miles (+6,415)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,550 miles
    Test number
    298621974754
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass241,135 miles (+11,889)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    241,135 miles
    Test number
    764403284985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass229,246 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    229,246 miles
    Test number
    885659474266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail229,246 miles (+9,603)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,246 miles
    Test number
    949959074268
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass219,643 miles (+11,238)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    219,643 miles
    Test number
    308544763204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass208,405 miles (+18,650)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    208,405 miles
    Test number
    408693762269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass189,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    189,755 miles
    Test number
    676450451200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail189,755 miles (+34,516)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,755 miles
    Test number
    369200851237
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass155,239 miles (+35,352)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    155,239 miles
    Test number
    580242450291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass119,887 miles (+33,645)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    119,887 miles
    Test number
    411777259227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass86,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,242 miles
    Test number
    150052558298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 MSG

Does T500 MSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 MSG is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 MSG?
The MOT on T500 MSG is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 MSG done?
T500 MSG was recorded at 292,239 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 11,729 miles a year.
Has T500 MSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 MSG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 MSG 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 MSG find?
T500 MSG passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust box outer casing corroded., and 1 more.

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