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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

T500 SAEMOT history

T500 SAE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
137,667 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SAE was last recorded at 137,667 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 2,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,642 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,025 miles
Average per year
7,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,667 miles
  • 2025 – 135,642 miles
  • 2024 – 131,117 miles
  • 2023 – 126,317 miles
  • 2022 – 113,678 miles
  • 2021 – 104,271 miles
  • 2019 – 99,749 miles
  • 2018 – 92,166 miles
  • 2017 – 81,416 miles
  • 2016 – 69,278 miles
  • 2015 – 58,345 miles
  • 2014 – 48,760 miles
  • 2013 – 38,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,667 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall & 2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm stepped inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm stepped inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,667 miles (+2,025)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    137,667 miles
    Test number
    534492670662
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass135,642 miles (+4,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,642 miles
    Test number
    356918503781
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass131,117 miles (+4,800)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,117 miles
    Test number
    938328587351
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass126,317 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,317 miles
    Test number
    933306879882
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail126,317 miles (+12,639)1 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,317 miles
    Test number
    512522298750
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass113,678 miles (+18)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,678 miles
    Test number
    991376932861
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall & 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail113,660 miles (+9,389)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,660 miles
    Test number
    794846611842
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall & 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass104,271 miles (+4,522)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,271 miles
    Test number
    865918674884
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass99,749 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,749 miles
    Test number
    728681733021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,732 miles (+7,566)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,732 miles
    Test number
    413730277464
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass92,166 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    830889240240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail92,166 miles (+10,750)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    214366684220
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass81,416 miles (+12,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,416 miles
    Test number
    185411981068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass69,278 miles (+10,933)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,278 miles
    Test number
    742288597361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,345 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    764258213992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail58,345 miles (+9,585)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,345 miles
    Test number
    535377630265
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,760 miles (+9,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,760 miles
    Test number
    106278504335
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass38,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,876 miles
    Test number
    265421113348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 SAE

Does T500 SAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SAE is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 SAE?
The MOT on T500 SAE is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 SAE done?
T500 SAE was recorded at 137,667 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 7,934 miles a year.
Has T500 SAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SAE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 SAE 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 SAE find?
T500 SAE passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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