Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T500 RDGMOT history
T500 RDG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,467 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 132,467 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,680 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 RDG
- 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
- 15 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 RDG was last recorded at 132,467 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 10,215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,252 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,215 miles
- Average per year
- 3,680 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,467 miles
- 2025 – 122,252 miles
- 2024 – 112,483 miles
- 2023 – 105,075 miles
- 2021 – 92,062 miles
- 2020 – 81,184 miles
- 2019 – 79,353 miles
- 2018 – 77,012 miles
- 2017 – 76,732 miles
- 2016 – 76,580 miles
- 2015 – 76,517 miles
- 2014 – 76,241 miles
- 2013 – 75,337 miles
- 2012 – 73,812 miles
- 2011 – 72,864 miles
- 2010 – 71,017 miles
- 2009 – 70,056 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,467 miles
- AdvisoryEml light not working
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Coil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust system corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,467 miles (+10,215)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 132,467 miles
- Test number
- 898512083756
- AdvisoryEml light not working
Pass122,252 miles (+9,769)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 122,252 miles
- Test number
- 398306792364
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass112,483 miles (+19)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 112,483 miles
- Test number
- 551706268660
- MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface N/S and O/S reflectors covered in film (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear row of seats
Fail112,464 miles (+7,389)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,464 miles
- Test number
- 717400823572
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface N/S and O/S reflectors covered in film (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear row of seats
Pass105,075 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 105,075 miles
- Test number
- 494780386269
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail105,070 miles (+13,008)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,070 miles
- Test number
- 240145900531
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,062 miles (+10,878)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 92,062 miles
- Test number
- 894114452178
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass81,184 miles (+1,831)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 81,184 miles
- Test number
- 165699302296
- AdvisoryBrake warning lap illuminated on dash
- AdvisoryIndicator stalk operation stiff
Pass79,353 miles (+2,341)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 79,353 miles
- Test number
- 581847067428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,012 miles (+280)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 77,012 miles
- Test number
- 405274674362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,732 miles (+152)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 76,732 miles
- Test number
- 807550527717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,580 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2017
- Odometer
- 76,580 miles
- Test number
- 827052203654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,517 miles (+276)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 76,517 miles
- Test number
- 995967295025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,241 miles (+904)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 76,241 miles
- Test number
- 329556444006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,337 miles (+1,525)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 75,337 miles
- Test number
- 358930443070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,812 miles (+948)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 73,812 miles
- Test number
- 435004812036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,864 miles (+192)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 72,864 miles
- Test number
- 419899111032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,672 miles (+1,655)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,672 miles
- Test number
- 375274411011
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass71,017 miles (+961)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 71,017 miles
- Test number
- 180223320441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,056 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 70,056 miles
- Test number
- 864522929012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T500 RDG
- Does T500 RDG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 RDG is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 RDG?
- The MOT on T500 RDG is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 RDG done?
- T500 RDG was recorded at 132,467 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,680 miles a year.
- Has T500 RDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 RDG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on T500 RDG 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 RDG find?
- T500 RDG passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: eml light not working.
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