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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 PGMMOT history

T500 PGM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,881 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

T500 PGM was last recorded at 135,881 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2018: 107,442 miles, lower than 998,553 miles on 20 Jun 2017.

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
132,087 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,794 miles
Average per year
5,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,881 miles
  • 2025 – 132,087 miles
  • 2024 – 129,932 miles
  • 2023 – 127,860 miles
  • 2022 – 124,720 miles
  • 2021 – 121,507 miles
  • 2020 – 120,120 miles
  • 2019 – 111,224 miles
  • 2018 – 107,442 miles
  • 2017 – 998,553 miles
  • 2016 – 92,643 miles
  • 2015 – 83,808 miles
  • 2014 – 78,131 miles
  • 2013 – 73,470 miles
  • 2012 – 66,508 miles
  • 2011 – 51,181 miles
  • 2010 – 44,726 miles
  • 2009 – 34,842 miles
  • 2008 – 29,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,881 miles

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,881 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,881 miles
    Test number
    827353177968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,087 miles (+2,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    132,087 miles
    Test number
    262212608793
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass129,932 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,932 miles
    Test number
    327676956140
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sidebar bracket corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail129,932 miles (+2,072)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,932 miles
    Test number
    580019404557
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sidebar bracket corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,860 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    127,860 miles
    Test number
    664801751437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass124,720 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,720 miles
    Test number
    806141211949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,507 miles (+1,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,507 miles
    Test number
    209129193488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass120,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,120 miles
    Test number
    754987422549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,120 miles (+8,896)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,120 miles
    Test number
    914317684762
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass111,224 miles (+3,782)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    111,224 miles
    Test number
    174180757189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,442 miles (-891,111)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,442 miles
    Test number
    186784128203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass998,553 miles (+905,910)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    998,553 miles
    Test number
    764548978109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,643 miles
    Test number
    805094945310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,643 miles (+8,835)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,643 miles
    Test number
    375281723529
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Fail83,808 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,808 miles
    Test number
    316322985182
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass83,808 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,808 miles
    Test number
    777382285191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,131 miles
    Test number
    825809484147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,131 miles (+4,661)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,131 miles
    Test number
    476119884134
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass73,470 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    608120403240
    • NoteN/s/front tyre and wheel damaged

  20. Fail73,470 miles (+6,962)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    656320003210
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s/front tyre and wheel damaged

  21. Pass66,508 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,508 miles
    Test number
    288044582472
    • NoteChild seat fitted

  22. Fail66,499 miles (+15,318)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,499 miles
    Test number
    946204582165
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted

  23. Pass51,181 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,181 miles
    Test number
    239031101259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,726 miles (+184)2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,726 miles
    Test number
    231466710202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll rear seat belts are slow to retract
    • NoteFront tyres are 215/65r16c but rears are 205/65r16c
    • NoteHandbrake adjustment spring is weak
    • NoteNSF lower ball joint is leaking grease slightly
    • NoteOSF brake disc slightly pitted and slightly lipped
    • NoteOSR tyre outer sidewall is perished
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted and slightly worn
    • NoteUnable to see rear seat installation fixings from underneath

  25. Fail44,542 miles (+9,700)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,542 miles
    Test number
    663338100231
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll rear seat belts are slow to retract
    • NoteFront tyres are 215/65r16c but rears are 205/65r16c
    • NoteHandbrake adjustment spring is weak
    • NoteNSF lower ball joint is leaking grease slightly
    • NoteOSF brake disc slightly pitted and slightly lipped
    • NoteOSR tyre outer sidewall is perished
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear discs slightly pitted and slightly worn
    • NoteUnable to see rear seat installation fixings from underneath

  26. Pass34,842 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    34,842 miles
    Test number
    871014839229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,213 miles
    Test number
    101231218214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 PGM

Does T500 PGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 PGM is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 PGM?
The MOT on T500 PGM is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 PGM done?
T500 PGM was recorded at 135,881 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,952 miles a year.
Has T500 PGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 PGM has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 PGM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 PGM find?
T500 PGM passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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