Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T500 SMMMOT history
T500 SMM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,683 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 141,683 mi
- At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,633 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 SMM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 3 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 SMM was last recorded at 141,683 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,682 miles · 1 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,633 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 141,683 miles
- 2024 – 135,069 miles
- 2023 – 132,510 miles
- 2022 – 130,859 miles
- 2021 – 127,657 miles
- 2020 – 122,247 miles
- 2019 – 117,445 miles
- 2018 – 106,843 miles
- 2017 – 99,645 miles
- 2016 – 91,627 miles
- 2015 – 88,078 miles
- 2014 – 79,360 miles
- 2013 – 67,821 miles
- 2012 – 60,166 miles
- 2011 – 51,386 miles
- 2010 – 39,247 miles
- 2009 – 30,402 miles
- 2008 – 23,860 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,683 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,683 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 141,683 miles
- Test number
- 266328776731
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail141,682 miles (+6,613)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,682 miles
- Test number
- 571515245584
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat
Pass135,069 miles (+2,559)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 135,069 miles
- Test number
- 464392928043
- AdvisoryNearside headlamp light output slightly reduced
Pass132,510 miles (+1,651)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 132,510 miles
- Test number
- 895390073156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,859 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 130,859 miles
- Test number
- 598161864927
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail130,859 miles (+11)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,859 miles
- Test number
- 788069239033
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail130,848 miles (+3,191)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,848 miles
- Test number
- 652662557235
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable corroded with broken strands. Risk of failure. (1.1.15 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded.
Pass127,657 miles (+488)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 127,657 miles
- Test number
- 307939496017
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust sections corroded
Fail127,169 miles (+4,922)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,169 miles
- Test number
- 990856219382
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryDamp around steering rack area but no visible leaks
- AdvisorySteering drive belt slipping
Pass122,247 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 122,247 miles
- Test number
- 422877879893
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail122,245 miles (+4,800)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,245 miles
- Test number
- 228020263045
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass117,445 miles (+10,602)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 117,445 miles
- Test number
- 898071316230
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass106,843 miles (+690)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 106,843 miles
- Test number
- 256084715088
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail106,153 miles (+6,508)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,153 miles
- Test number
- 334259242596
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass99,645 miles (+8,018)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 99,645 miles
- Test number
- 848445014552
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,627 miles (+3,549)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 91,627 miles
- Test number
- 888611807386
- AdvisoryNoise from auxiliary belt tensioner
Pass88,078 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 88,078 miles
- Test number
- 847745905274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,078 miles (+8,718)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,078 miles
- Test number
- 986525305225
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass79,360 miles (+11,539)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 79,360 miles
- Test number
- 165543604213
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass67,821 miles (+7,655)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 67,821 miles
- Test number
- 507186943023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteCentre exhaust outer skin is corroded
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass60,166 miles (+8,780)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 60,166 miles
- Test number
- 407943612084
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
- NoteCentre exhaust corroded
Pass51,386 miles (+12,139)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 51,386 miles
- Test number
- 677264281092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,247 miles (+8,845)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 39,247 miles
- Test number
- 192495950075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass30,402 miles (+6,542)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 30,402 miles
- Test number
- 634769449013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 23,860 miles
- Test number
- 102048658444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 SMM
- Does T500 SMM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SMM is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T500 SMM?
- The MOT on T500 SMM is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 SMM done?
- T500 SMM was recorded at 141,683 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,633 miles a year.
- Has T500 SMM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 SMM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 SMM 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 SMM find?
- T500 SMM passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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