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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T500 PNBMOT history

T500 PNB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 116,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,746 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 PNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 PNB was last recorded at 116,746 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 2,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,970 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,776 miles
Average per year
4,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,746 miles
  • 2025 – 113,970 miles
  • 2024 – 111,525 miles
  • 2023 – 109,958 miles
  • 2022 – 106,125 miles
  • 2021 – 103,432 miles
  • 2020 – 102,286 miles
  • 2019 – 94,849 miles
  • 2018 – 90,928 miles
  • 2017 – 87,649 miles
  • 2016 – 84,899 miles
  • 2015 – 78,216 miles
  • 2014 – 75,467 miles
  • 2013 – 72,028 miles
  • 2012 – 68,396 miles
  • 2011 – 67,470 miles
  • 2010 – 61,662 miles
  • 2009 – 52,831 miles
  • 2008 – 43,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,746 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 centre silencer and back box deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,746 miles
    Test number
    356907196682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail116,746 miles (+2,776)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,746 miles
    Test number
    195248017049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass113,970 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,970 miles
    Test number
    485415538782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,946 miles (+2,421)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,946 miles
    Test number
    579218913812
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass111,525 miles (+1,567)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,525 miles
    Test number
    400309138828
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass109,958 miles (+3,833)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,958 miles
    Test number
    263447972358
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass106,125 miles (+2,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,125 miles
    Test number
    519561794924
    • AdvisoryRear SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

  8. Pass103,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,432 miles
    Test number
    207405101585
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Fail103,432 miles (+1,146)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,432 miles
    Test number
    889158928615
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST BOXES IN POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass102,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,286 miles
    Test number
    508137676342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,286 miles (+7,437)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,286 miles
    Test number
    921826692964
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass94,849 miles (+3,921)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,849 miles
    Test number
    370600469948
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides/rear bushes in arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower under tray fitted/not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroding

  13. Pass90,928 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    90,928 miles
    Test number
    513286109746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer and back box deteriorated

  14. Fail90,844 miles (+3,195)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,844 miles
    Test number
    931127452264
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer and back box deteriorated

  15. Pass87,649 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,649 miles
    Test number
    772529104735
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on edges also perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on edges also perished
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer and back box deteriorated

  16. Fail87,649 miles (+2,750)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,649 miles
    Test number
    985777689710
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on edges also perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing low on edges also perished
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer and back box deteriorated

  17. Pass84,899 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,899 miles
    Test number
    585276510489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to front middle seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  18. Fail84,899 miles (+6,683)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,899 miles
    Test number
    184271699252
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to front middle seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated

  19. Pass78,216 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    78,216 miles
    Test number
    866085575178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,209 miles (+89)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,209 miles
    Test number
    229399365408
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass78,120 miles (+2,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    78,120 miles
    Test number
    228450015452
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass75,467 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,467 miles
    Test number
    469104514150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,028 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,028 miles
    Test number
    407455413133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,396 miles (+926)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,396 miles
    Test number
    426415022169
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass67,470 miles (+5,808)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    615805821169
    • NoteSmall split in nearside front wiper blade

  26. Fail61,662 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,662 miles
    Test number
    244006610166
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass61,662 miles (+8,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,662 miles
    Test number
    912146910193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass52,831 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,831 miles
    Test number
    670935479192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail51,186 miles (+7,833)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,186 miles
    Test number
    781210649169
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail43,353 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,353 miles
    Test number
    542376538164
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Pass43,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,353 miles
    Test number
    571256638137
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T500 PNB

Does T500 PNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 PNB is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 PNB?
The MOT on T500 PNB is valid until 7 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 PNB done?
T500 PNB was recorded at 116,746 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,007 miles a year.
Has T500 PNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 PNB has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 PNB 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 PNB find?
T500 PNB passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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