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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 RDHMOT history

T500 RDH is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 115,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,813 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 RDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 RDH was last recorded at 115,813 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2016: 45,803 miles, lower than 120,723 miles on 21 Feb 2015.

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
115,791 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
2,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,813 miles
  • 2025 – 114,734 miles
  • 2024 – 106,181 miles
  • 2023 – 104,966 miles
  • 2022 – 90,078 miles
  • 2021 – 79,360 miles
  • 2019 – 63,663 miles
  • 2018 – 60,567 miles
  • 2017 – 55,341 miles
  • 2016 – 45,803 miles
  • 2015 – 120,723 miles
  • 2014 – 116,347 miles
  • 2013 – 110,332 miles
  • 2012 – 103,477 miles
  • 2011 – 93,281 miles
  • 2010 – 84,331 miles
  • 2009 – 73,686 miles
  • 2008 – 63,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,813 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Rear reflector missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,813 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,813 miles
    Test number
    186704467227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail115,791 miles (+1,057)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,791 miles
    Test number
    683241673404
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass114,734 miles (+8,553)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    114,734 miles
    Test number
    694513666046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,181 miles (+1,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,181 miles
    Test number
    137407727240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,966 miles (+14,888)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,966 miles
    Test number
    481317351212
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass90,078 miles (+10,718)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    90,078 miles
    Test number
    738531322813
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass79,360 miles (+43)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,360 miles
    Test number
    374835332183
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGlow plugs light flashing

  8. Fail79,317 miles (+1,421)3 dangerous11 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,317 miles
    Test number
    545769843003
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml inoperative, pre 2008 vehicle
    • AdvisoryGlow plug lamp flashing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has slight damage in zone a, not affecting drivers view

  9. Fail77,896 miles (+14,233)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,896 miles
    Test number
    716060213482
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster slight damage
    • AdvisoryDpf light is on
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light is on

  10. Pass63,663 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,663 miles
    Test number
    199939087766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,567 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,567 miles
    Test number
    609806669022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,341 miles (+9,538)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    55,341 miles
    Test number
    548734805031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,803 miles (-74,920)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,803 miles
    Test number
    461126187765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,723 miles (+4,376)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    120,723 miles
    Test number
    139512555071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass116,347 miles (+48)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    116,347 miles
    Test number
    337115754042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/r tyre splitting cracks perished.

  16. Fail116,299 miles (+5,967)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,299 miles
    Test number
    318058044098
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/r tyre splitting cracks perished.

  17. Pass110,332 miles (+6,855)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    110,332 miles
    Test number
    758064253093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass103,477 miles (+10,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    103,477 miles
    Test number
    195836852456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail93,281 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,281 miles
    Test number
    225392351028
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn

  20. Pass93,281 miles (+8,950)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,281 miles
    Test number
    725062351094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn

  21. Pass84,331 miles (+10,645)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,331 miles
    Test number
    553773720043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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. Pass73,686 miles (+9,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,686 miles
    Test number
    351224059089
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass63,716 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,716 miles
    Test number
    500344958082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail63,716 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,716 miles
    Test number
    692324858001
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T500 RDH

Does T500 RDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 RDH is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 RDH?
The MOT on T500 RDH is valid until 15 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 RDH done?
T500 RDH was recorded at 115,813 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 2,809 miles a year.
Has T500 RDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 RDH has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 RDH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 RDH find?
T500 RDH passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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