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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Orange · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T500 PDYMOT history

T500 PDY is a white and orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,940 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 PDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 PDY was last recorded at 157,940 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,310 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,630 miles
Average per year
5,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,940 miles
  • 2025 – 152,310 miles
  • 2024 – 148,031 miles
  • 2023 – 143,255 miles
  • 2022 – 139,742 miles
  • 2021 – 135,681 miles
  • 2020 – 132,141 miles
  • 2019 – 128,503 miles
  • 2018 – 122,548 miles
  • 2017 – 118,305 miles
  • 2016 – 115,480 miles
  • 2015 – 109,948 miles
  • 2014 – 84,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,940 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,940 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,940 miles
    Test number
    443437838460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail157,937 miles (+5,627)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,937 miles
    Test number
    458403898191
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass152,310 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,310 miles
    Test number
    524791581598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail152,307 miles (+4,276)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,307 miles
    Test number
    679110461906
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass148,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,031 miles
    Test number
    239259525741
    • AdvisoryExhaust system getting deteriorated.
  6. Fail148,027 miles (+4,772)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,027 miles
    Test number
    853577916061
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system getting deteriorated.
  7. Pass143,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,255 miles
    Test number
    416980590686
    • AdvisoryExhaust system getting deteriorated
  8. Fail143,252 miles (+3,510)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,252 miles
    Test number
    627033305175
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust system getting deteriorated
  9. Pass139,742 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,742 miles
    Test number
    806546738283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,741 miles (+4,060)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,741 miles
    Test number
    554112381239
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable Excessively corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable Corroded (1.1.15 (a))
  11. Pass135,681 miles (+3,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    135,681 miles
    Test number
    730929934132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40x20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2
  12. Pass132,141 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,141 miles
    Test number
    546351821638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,503 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,503 miles
    Test number
    324448693267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,548 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    122,548 miles
    Test number
    196627957363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail122,542 miles (+4,237)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,542 miles
    Test number
    526849997377
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. Pass118,305 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,305 miles
    Test number
    156791204243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,480 miles (+5,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    115,480 miles
    Test number
    433445169715
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass109,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,948 miles
    Test number
    125302455193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,948 miles (+25,552)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,948 miles
    Test number
    306822455177
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass84,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,396 miles
    Test number
    797019644142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,396 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,396 miles
    Test number
    257078944101
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T500 PDY

Does T500 PDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 PDY is valid until 5 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 PDY?
The MOT on T500 PDY is valid until 5 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 PDY done?
T500 PDY was recorded at 157,940 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 5,996 miles a year.
Has T500 PDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 PDY has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 PDY 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 PDY find?
T500 PDY passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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