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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 SDGMOT history

T500 SDG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 210,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
210,095 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SDG was last recorded at 210,095 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 7,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,762 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,333 miles
Average per year
10,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,095 miles
  • 2025 – 202,762 miles
  • 2024 – 195,453 miles
  • 2023 – 195,044 miles
  • 2022 – 191,735 miles
  • 2021 – 177,028 miles
  • 2020 – 165,669 miles
  • 2019 – 153,381 miles
  • 2018 – 140,426 miles
  • 2017 – 121,063 miles
  • 2016 – 102,773 miles
  • 2015 – 85,696 miles
  • 2014 – 77,347 miles
  • 2013 – 68,630 miles
  • 2012 – 59,120 miles
  • 2011 – 46,511 miles
  • 2009 – 30,569 miles
  • 2008 – 23,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,095 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Centre and Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,095 miles (+7,333)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    210,095 miles
    Test number
    331332767522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass202,762 miles (+7,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    202,762 miles
    Test number
    738750938211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass195,453 miles (+409)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    195,453 miles
    Test number
    926833963632
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

  4. Fail195,044 miles (+3,309)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,044 miles
    Test number
    360249128520
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre and Rear exhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass191,735 miles (+14,707)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    191,735 miles
    Test number
    498154778331
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass177,028 miles (+11,359)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    177,028 miles
    Test number
    500742253172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  7. Pass165,669 miles (+119)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    165,669 miles
    Test number
    537716547405
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail165,550 miles (+12,169)1 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,550 miles
    Test number
    365786156403
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play swivel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass153,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    153,381 miles
    Test number
    351538909283
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail153,381 miles (+12,955)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,381 miles
    Test number
    692939571207
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass140,426 miles (+654)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    140,426 miles
    Test number
    633855347619
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail139,772 miles (+18,709)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,772 miles
    Test number
    443979198662
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass121,063 miles (+18,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    121,063 miles
    Test number
    545330766685
    • AdvisoryFront advises slight play in front arm bushes

  14. Pass102,773 miles (+17,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,773 miles
    Test number
    281760163370
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass85,696 miles (+8,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    85,696 miles
    Test number
    496779005212
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass77,347 miles (+8,717)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,347 miles
    Test number
    678470414209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass68,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,630 miles
    Test number
    908373413233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,630 miles (+9,510)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,630 miles
    Test number
    615931313288
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass59,120 miles (+12,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,120 miles
    Test number
    136284012232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,511 miles (+15,942)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,511 miles
    Test number
    358452381144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,569 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,569 miles
    Test number
    140625519290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,770 miles
    Test number
    362377518433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 SDG

Does T500 SDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SDG is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 SDG?
The MOT on T500 SDG is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 SDG done?
T500 SDG was recorded at 210,095 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 10,506 miles a year.
Has T500 SDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SDG has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 SDG 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 SDG find?
T500 SDG passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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