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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T500 SCDMOT history

T500 SCD is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 284,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
284,442 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SCD was last recorded at 284,442 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 4,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
280,233 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,209 miles
Average per year
11,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 284,442 miles
  • 2025 – 280,233 miles
  • 2024 – 276,676 miles
  • 2023 – 272,639 miles
  • 2022 – 266,806 miles
  • 2021 – 262,351 miles
  • 2020 – 260,714 miles
  • 2019 – 259,803 miles
  • 2018 – 244,189 miles
  • 2017 – 224,487 miles
  • 2016 – 217,797 miles
  • 2015 – 185,933 miles
  • 2014 – 175,523 miles
  • 2013 – 162,161 miles
  • 2012 – 144,490 miles
  • 2011 – 121,605 miles
  • 2009 – 104,135 miles
  • 2008 – 91,521 miles
  • 2007 – 70,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass284,442 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Battery insecure

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass284,442 miles (+4,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    284,442 miles
    Test number
    762712637283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass280,233 miles (+3,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    280,233 miles
    Test number
    767944608670
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass276,676 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    276,676 miles
    Test number
    770791445954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass272,639 miles (+5,833)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    272,639 miles
    Test number
    283314877382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass266,806 miles (+4,455)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    266,806 miles
    Test number
    561044632560
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass262,351 miles (+1,637)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    262,351 miles
    Test number
    738135356249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass260,714 miles (+911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    260,714 miles
    Test number
    250050189215
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass259,803 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    259,803 miles
    Test number
    399512923896
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail259,801 miles (+15,612)2 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,801 miles
    Test number
    126429011013
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt pretensioner missing where fitted as original equipment Pre-tensioner unable to function (7.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass244,189 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    244,189 miles
    Test number
    324789910126
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  11. Fail244,183 miles (+19,696)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,183 miles
    Test number
    883401549167
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on dash

  12. Pass224,487 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    224,487 miles
    Test number
    825354238565
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror missing
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail224,487 miles (+6,690)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,487 miles
    Test number
    639588493973
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror missing
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail217,797 miles (+31,864)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,797 miles
    Test number
    788220900969
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass185,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    185,933 miles
    Test number
    507561875118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail185,933 miles (+11)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,933 miles
    Test number
    715440575192
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail185,922 miles (+10,399)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,922 miles
    Test number
    307003755194
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass175,523 miles (+13,362)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    175,523 miles
    Test number
    807397444125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass162,161 miles (+17,671)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    162,161 miles
    Test number
    778564643109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass144,490 miles (+22,885)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    144,490 miles
    Test number
    246629742170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass121,605 miles (+17,470)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    121,605 miles
    Test number
    808942661099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,135 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,135 miles
    Test number
    542480759282
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass104,135 miles (+12,614)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    104,135 miles
    Test number
    812230359232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,521 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    91,521 miles
    Test number
    630777988252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

  25. Fail91,520 miles (+21,040)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,520 miles
    Test number
    942094988210
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

  26. Pass70,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    70,480 miles
    Test number
    994594757218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 SCD

Does T500 SCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SCD is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 SCD?
The MOT on T500 SCD is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 SCD done?
T500 SCD was recorded at 284,442 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 11,540 miles a year.
Has T500 SCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SCD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T500 SCD 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 SCD find?
T500 SCD passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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