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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T500 SPKMOT history

T500 SPK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 286,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
286,569 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SPK
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
1 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SPK was last recorded at 286,569 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 6,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
280,475 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,094 miles
Average per year
8,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 286,569 miles
  • 2025 – 280,475 miles
  • 2024 – 275,722 miles
  • 2023 – 269,597 miles
  • 2022 – 261,051 miles
  • 2021 – 252,309 miles
  • 2020 – 243,016 miles
  • 2018 – 229,212 miles
  • 2017 – 223,217 miles
  • 2016 – 215,695 miles
  • 2015 – 208,231 miles
  • 2014 – 197,458 miles
  • 2013 – 189,515 miles
  • 2012 – 180,157 miles
  • 2011 – 170,620 miles
  • 2010 – 157,572 miles
  • 2009 – 148,050 miles
  • 2008 – 130,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass286,569 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass286,569 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    286,569 miles
    Test number
    610529507768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass280,475 miles (+4,753)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    280,475 miles
    Test number
    735831185397
    • 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass275,722 miles (+6,125)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    275,722 miles
    Test number
    982831919884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass269,597 miles (+8,546)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    269,597 miles
    Test number
    282085705706
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad has heat damage
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass261,051 miles (+140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    261,051 miles
    Test number
    349674882102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail260,911 miles (+8,602)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,911 miles
    Test number
    704891849231
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass252,309 miles (+9,293)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    252,309 miles
    Test number
    359823729794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass243,016 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    243,016 miles
    Test number
    192948872552
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail243,015 miles (+13,803)1 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,015 miles
    Test number
    620459942881
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass229,212 miles1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    229,212 miles
    Test number
    895775572597
    • DangerousFront brake pads are starting to deteriorate.
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
  11. Fail229,212 miles (+5,995)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,212 miles
    Test number
    920114310386
    • DangerousFront brake pads are starting to deteriorate.
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
  12. Pass223,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    223,217 miles
    Test number
    826934070070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
  13. Fail223,217 miles (+7,522)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,217 miles
    Test number
    402380467060
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
  14. Pass215,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    215,695 miles
    Test number
    828884284699
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.
  15. Fail215,695 miles (+7,464)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,695 miles
    Test number
    831661813566
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear. (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.
  16. Pass208,231 miles (+10,773)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    208,231 miles
    Test number
    875223105298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust badly corroded
    • NoteWiper blades
  17. Pass197,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    197,458 miles
    Test number
    225899794065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail197,458 miles (+7,943)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,458 miles
    Test number
    416919194013
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  19. Pass189,515 miles (+9,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    189,515 miles
    Test number
    426922903162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass180,157 miles (+9,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    180,157 miles
    Test number
    945417502102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass170,620 miles (+13,048)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    170,620 miles
    Test number
    259492801112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass157,572 miles (+9,522)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    157,572 miles
    Test number
    104968480439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass148,050 miles (+17,103)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    148,050 miles
    Test number
    110477379023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass130,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    130,947 miles
    Test number
    703748888096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 SPK

Does T500 SPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SPK is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 SPK?
The MOT on T500 SPK is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 SPK done?
T500 SPK was recorded at 286,569 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 8,542 miles a year.
Has T500 SPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SPK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T500 SPK 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 SPK find?
T500 SPK passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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