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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T500 SGFMOT history

T500 SGF is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 195,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
195,416 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SGF was last recorded at 195,416 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 6,745 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,671 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,745 miles
Average per year
10,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,416 miles
  • 2025 – 188,671 miles
  • 2024 – 181,219 miles
  • 2023 – 175,544 miles
  • 2022 – 164,715 miles
  • 2021 – 153,657 miles
  • 2019 – 147,872 miles
  • 2018 – 142,347 miles
  • 2017 – 133,421 miles
  • 2016 – 120,562 miles
  • 2015 – 107,376 miles
  • 2014 – 95,702 miles
  • 2013 – 77,592 miles
  • 2012 – 57,097 miles
  • 2011 – 39,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,416 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer skin corroded

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Auxiliary belt cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,416 miles (+6,745)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    195,416 miles
    Test number
    571813097120
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer skin corroded

  2. Pass188,671 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    188,671 miles
    Test number
    488084113102
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail188,671 miles (+7,452)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,671 miles
    Test number
    271062668794
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass181,219 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    181,219 miles
    Test number
    307144815232
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail181,219 miles (+5,675)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,219 miles
    Test number
    704986670841
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass175,544 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    175,544 miles
    Test number
    949292830239
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt cracked
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail175,544 miles (+10,829)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,544 miles
    Test number
    934234184785
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt cracked
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass164,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    164,715 miles
    Test number
    878798470727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail164,715 miles (+11,058)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,715 miles
    Test number
    240286520283
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass153,657 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,657 miles
    Test number
    999063685364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box outer casing corroded

  11. Fail153,656 miles (+5,784)3 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,656 miles
    Test number
    912842145190
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box outer casing corroded

  12. Pass147,872 miles (+5,525)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,872 miles
    Test number
    576001777761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    142,347 miles
    Test number
    484730933265
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust

  14. Fail142,347 miles (+8,926)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,347 miles
    Test number
    440786882898
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust

  15. Pass133,421 miles (+12,859)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,421 miles
    Test number
    337694373928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,562 miles (+13,186)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    120,562 miles
    Test number
    692682525384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,376 miles (+11,674)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    107,376 miles
    Test number
    535766305299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,702 miles (+18,110)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,702 miles
    Test number
    488047304295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,592 miles (+20,495)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,592 miles
    Test number
    959858303262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,097 miles (+17,651)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,097 miles
    Test number
    239928362411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    39,446 miles
    Test number
    598882261186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 SGF

Does T500 SGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SGF is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 SGF?
The MOT on T500 SGF is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 SGF done?
T500 SGF was recorded at 195,416 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 10,670 miles a year.
Has T500 SGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SGF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 SGF 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 SGF find?
T500 SGF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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