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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,896 cc

T500 SPGMOT history

T500 SPG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 153,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,089 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SPG was last recorded at 153,089 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 8,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,590 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,499 miles
Average per year
6,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,089 miles
  • 2025 – 144,590 miles
  • 2024 – 136,997 miles
  • 2023 – 132,375 miles
  • 2022 – 125,732 miles
  • 2021 – 119,629 miles
  • 2020 – 112,947 miles
  • 2019 – 106,421 miles
  • 2018 – 100,175 miles
  • 2017 – 94,105 miles
  • 2016 – 88,327 miles
  • 2015 – 82,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,089 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,089 miles (+8,499)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,089 miles
    Test number
    224921399351
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak from offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroded

  2. Pass144,590 miles (+7,593)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,590 miles
    Test number
    787518306722
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer casing corroded

  3. Pass136,997 miles (+4,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,997 miles
    Test number
    783434483310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass132,375 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    132,375 miles
    Test number
    257380074738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,732 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,732 miles
    Test number
    578183457879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail125,730 miles (+6,101)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,730 miles
    Test number
    864756391519
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass119,629 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,629 miles
    Test number
    782564754541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,403 miles (+6,456)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,403 miles
    Test number
    518467176405
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,947 miles (+6,526)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,947 miles
    Test number
    737281569327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,421 miles (+6,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,421 miles
    Test number
    622498650211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass100,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,175 miles
    Test number
    478209561927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,161 miles (+6,056)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,161 miles
    Test number
    742530349731
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35r20 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And worn on shoulder (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass94,105 miles (+5,778)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,105 miles
    Test number
    898600183661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,327 miles
    Test number
    964934140651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,325 miles (+6,158)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,325 miles
    Test number
    534836419401
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

  16. Pass82,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,167 miles
    Test number
    356608855011
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T500 SPG

Does T500 SPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SPG is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 SPG?
The MOT on T500 SPG is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 SPG done?
T500 SPG was recorded at 153,089 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,417 miles a year.
Has T500 SPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SPG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 SPG 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 SPG find?
T500 SPG passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark; oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from offside drive shaft seal; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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