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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T500 SAAMOT history

T500 SAA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 249,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2026
Mileage
249,673 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SAA was last recorded at 249,673 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 4,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,349 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
4,324 miles
Average per year
10,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 249,673 miles
  • 2024 – 245,349 miles
  • 2022 – 242,429 miles
  • 2021 – 233,347 miles
  • 2020 – 225,220 miles
  • 2019 – 216,928 miles
  • 2018 – 208,544 miles
  • 2017 – 192,744 miles
  • 2016 – 178,999 miles
  • 2015 – 166,942 miles
  • 2014 – 152,679 miles
  • 2012 – 138,802 miles
  • 2011 – 120,800 miles
  • 2010 – 107,352 miles
  • 2009 – 97,587 miles
  • 2008 – 86,865 miles
  • 2007 – 70,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,673 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,673 miles (+4,324)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    249,673 miles
    Test number
    744305673988
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass245,349 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    245,349 miles
    Test number
    493038573639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass242,429 miles (+9,082)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    242,429 miles
    Test number
    171832959667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass233,347 miles (+8,127)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    233,347 miles
    Test number
    137134951912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass225,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    225,220 miles
    Test number
    712783261612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail225,220 miles (+8,292)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,220 miles
    Test number
    930164641990
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass216,928 miles (+8,384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    216,928 miles
    Test number
    189621270532
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass208,544 miles (+15,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    208,544 miles
    Test number
    726718313358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass192,744 miles (+626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    192,744 miles
    Test number
    639786310382
    • AdvisoryEmissions test passed as readings too low to register.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail192,118 miles (+13,119)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,118 miles
    Test number
    441903957158
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sticker in swept area (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a nail (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass178,999 miles (+12,057)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    178,999 miles
    Test number
    849581016518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass166,942 miles (+14,263)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    166,942 miles
    Test number
    458353435073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass152,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    152,679 miles
    Test number
    306173814014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail152,679 miles (+13,877)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,679 miles
    Test number
    999343814024
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass138,802 miles (+18,002)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    138,802 miles
    Test number
    325656662308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,800 miles (+486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    120,800 miles
    Test number
    568134251399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail120,314 miles (+12,962)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,314 miles
    Test number
    568540041328
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass107,352 miles (+9,765)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    107,352 miles
    Test number
    251175200395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,587 miles (+10,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    97,587 miles
    Test number
    210700599298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass86,865 miles (+16,059)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,865 miles
    Test number
    454299818389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    70,806 miles
    Test number
    171976907300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 SAA

Does T500 SAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 SAA expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 SAA?
The MOT on T500 SAA expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 SAA done?
T500 SAA was recorded at 249,673 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 10,308 miles a year.
Has T500 SAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SAA has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T500 SAA 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 SAA find?
T500 SAA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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