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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T500 SDFMOT history

T500 SDF is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,385 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,282 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SDF was last recorded at 131,385 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,485 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
900 miles
Average per year
5,282 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,385 miles
  • 2024 – 130,485 miles
  • 2023 – 129,032 miles
  • 2022 – 127,598 miles
  • 2021 – 122,724 miles
  • 2020 – 119,344 miles
  • 2019 – 115,761 miles
  • 2018 – 108,384 miles
  • 2017 – 101,797 miles
  • 2016 – 97,298 miles
  • 2015 – 93,566 miles
  • 2014 – 89,391 miles
  • 2013 – 84,953 miles
  • 2012 – 78,150 miles
  • 2011 – 65,548 miles
  • 2010 – 48,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,385 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Centre and rear exhaust boxes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,385 miles (+900)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,385 miles
    Test number
    386809685771
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,485 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,485 miles
    Test number
    612700074238
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail130,478 miles (+1,446)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,478 miles
    Test number
    449696804257
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass129,032 miles (+1,434)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,032 miles
    Test number
    833374004316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass127,598 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,598 miles
    Test number
    787562667462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail127,581 miles (+4,857)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,581 miles
    Test number
    114162676813
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,724 miles (+3,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,724 miles
    Test number
    918039285892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,344 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    119,344 miles
    Test number
    224681880364
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,336 miles (+3,575)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,336 miles
    Test number
    723933319343
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,761 miles (+7,377)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,761 miles
    Test number
    336145531012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,384 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,384 miles
    Test number
    300797749613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,797 miles
    Test number
    829529970766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    473655244011
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass98,048 miles (+750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,048 miles
    Test number
    536931090541
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  15. Pass97,298 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    128163688117
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

  16. Fail97,298 miles (+3,732)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,298 miles
    Test number
    940133173465
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing retaining spring (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

  17. Pass93,566 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,566 miles
    Test number
    889658335083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,529 miles (+4,138)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,529 miles
    Test number
    638764225021
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass89,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,391 miles
    Test number
    408199234019
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail89,391 miles (+4,438)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,391 miles
    Test number
    949969134059
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass84,953 miles (+6,803)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,953 miles
    Test number
    588663043089
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  22. Pass78,150 miles (+12,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,150 miles
    Test number
    115444382035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass65,548 miles (+17,078)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,548 miles
    Test number
    159434881058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,470 miles
    Test number
    154156770004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 SDF

Does T500 SDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SDF is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 SDF?
The MOT on T500 SDF is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 SDF done?
T500 SDF was recorded at 131,385 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,282 miles a year.
Has T500 SDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SDF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 SDF 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 SDF find?
T500 SDF passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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