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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T500 SKNMOT history

T500 SKN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 346,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2025
Mileage
346,203 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
14,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SKN was last recorded at 346,203 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 5,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
340,778 miles · 7 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,425 miles
Average per year
14,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 346,203 miles
  • 2023 – 340,778 miles
  • 2022 – 333,391 miles
  • 2020 – 330,686 miles
  • 2019 – 328,170 miles
  • 2018 – 322,716 miles
  • 2017 – 317,180 miles
  • 2016 – 311,203 miles
  • 2015 – 292,386 miles
  • 2014 – 286,620 miles
  • 2013 – 279,762 miles
  • 2012 – 263,262 miles
  • 2011 – 228,707 miles
  • 2010 – 199,869 miles
  • 2009 – 160,287 miles
  • 2008 – 121,189 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass346,203 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass346,203 miles (+5,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    346,203 miles
    Test number
    577803115247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass340,778 miles (+7,387)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    340,778 miles
    Test number
    354002695550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass333,391 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    333,391 miles
    Test number
    685863683412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges , nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail333,391 miles (+2,705)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    333,391 miles
    Test number
    197761007152
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges , nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass330,686 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    330,686 miles
    Test number
    702231954111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass328,170 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    328,170 miles
    Test number
    124254212838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail328,153 miles (+5,437)6 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    328,153 miles
    Test number
    909901077943
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative after-market light units fitted (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high extremely high - will dazzle other drivers! (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S not working O/S very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chipo (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive requires attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass322,716 miles (+5,536)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    322,716 miles
    Test number
    258115698456
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing down low
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass317,180 miles (+5,977)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    317,180 miles
    Test number
    197497681790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass311,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    311,203 miles
    Test number
    751736837555
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  11. Fail311,203 miles (+18,817)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,203 miles
    Test number
    934876183188
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  12. Pass292,386 miles (+5,766)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    292,386 miles
    Test number
    767616628717
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low

  13. Pass286,620 miles (+6,858)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    286,620 miles
    Test number
    268484064176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust rusty

  14. Pass279,762 miles (+16,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    279,762 miles
    Test number
    595200323263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass263,262 miles (+34,555)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    263,262 miles
    Test number
    479276482142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  16. Pass228,707 miles (+28,838)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    228,707 miles
    Test number
    337632401410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail199,869 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,869 miles
    Test number
    613913690103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass199,869 miles (+39,582)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    199,869 miles
    Test number
    952933290103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass160,287 miles (+39,098)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    160,287 miles
    Test number
    823285009230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass121,189 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    121,189 miles
    Test number
    424677708225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail120,877 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,877 miles
    Test number
    652075508231
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDrivers mirror cracked but not affecting view.

Questions about T500 SKN

Does T500 SKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 SKN expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 SKN?
The MOT on T500 SKN expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 SKN done?
T500 SKN was recorded at 346,203 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 14,500 miles a year.
Has T500 SKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SKN has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 SKN 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 SKN find?
T500 SKN passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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