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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 PNGMOT history

T500 PNG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
122,398 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 PNG
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
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 PNG was last recorded at 122,398 miles on 8 May 2026, 2,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,514 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,884 miles
Average per year
5,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,398 miles
  • 2025 – 119,514 miles
  • 2024 – 114,254 miles
  • 2023 – 109,177 miles
  • 2022 – 101,565 miles
  • 2021 – 95,079 miles
  • 2020 – 89,803 miles
  • 2019 – 85,563 miles
  • 2018 – 80,834 miles
  • 2017 – 76,829 miles
  • 2016 – 72,059 miles
  • 2015 – 67,377 miles
  • 2014 – 61,158 miles
  • 2013 – 53,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,398 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,398 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    122,398 miles
    Test number
    836117519423
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail122,398 miles (+2,884)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,398 miles
    Test number
    559894412391
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inter edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass119,514 miles (+5,260)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    119,514 miles
    Test number
    845398554036
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts heavily worn inter and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,254 miles (+5,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,254 miles
    Test number
    305120699496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,177 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,177 miles
    Test number
    355340186128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light in op
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear housings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail109,177 miles (+7,612)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,177 miles
    Test number
    366460650219
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light in op
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 wearing inner edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear housings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Pass101,565 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,565 miles
    Test number
    506298454470
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both poor condition (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 wearing inner and outer edges poor condition also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body tray fitted

  8. Fail101,565 miles (+6,486)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,565 miles
    Test number
    985130486042
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (2 bolt) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both poor condition (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 wearing inner and outer edges poor condition also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body tray fitted

  9. Pass95,079 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,079 miles
    Test number
    647245320896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail95,079 miles (+5,276)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,079 miles
    Test number
    662249812099
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended x 3 (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass89,803 miles (+4,240)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    89,803 miles
    Test number
    870876338484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,563 miles
    Test number
    695223764099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,563 miles (+4,729)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,563 miles
    Test number
    428937073902
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass80,834 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,834 miles
    Test number
    309412604689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,829 miles (+4,770)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,829 miles
    Test number
    104521380057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    309060831273
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail72,058 miles (+4,681)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,058 miles
    Test number
    103026716664
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass67,377 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,377 miles
    Test number
    547246785020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail67,376 miles (+6,218)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,376 miles
    Test number
    608330685098
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass61,158 miles (+7,495)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,158 miles
    Test number
    679607864083
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass53,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,663 miles
    Test number
    358210163009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 PNG

Does T500 PNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 PNG is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 PNG?
The MOT on T500 PNG is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 PNG done?
T500 PNG was recorded at 122,398 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 5,213 miles a year.
Has T500 PNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 PNG has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 PNG 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 PNG find?
T500 PNG passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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