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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Beige · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

T500 SPOMOT history

T500 SPO is a white and beige diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 173,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,741 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
8 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SPO was last recorded at 173,741 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 3,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,667 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,074 miles
Average per year
13,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,741 miles
  • 2025 – 170,667 miles
  • 2024 – 168,217 miles
  • 2023 – 163,378 miles
  • 2021 – 133,027 miles
  • 2020 – 116,740 miles
  • 2019 – 87,216 miles
  • 2018 – 59,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,741 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear Bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle 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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,741 miles (+3,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,741 miles
    Test number
    688363693675
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear Bush’s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
  2. Pass170,667 miles (+2,450)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    170,667 miles
    Test number
    666731428344
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPart(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass168,217 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    168,217 miles
    Test number
    725586058439
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail168,217 miles (+4,839)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,217 miles
    Test number
    319571378347
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass163,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    163,378 miles
    Test number
    473585124421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail163,378 miles (+30,351)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,378 miles
    Test number
    646120100512
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass133,027 miles (+16,287)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,027 miles
    Test number
    698134542945
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust deteriorating
  8. Pass116,740 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,740 miles
    Test number
    627738822562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer detereoated
  9. Fail116,740 miles (+29,524)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,740 miles
    Test number
    315061455039
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer detereoated
  10. Pass87,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,216 miles
    Test number
    161506657018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,216 miles (+28,010)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,216 miles
    Test number
    834699402072
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass59,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,206 miles
    Test number
    697107478548
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing on inner edge
  13. Fail59,206 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,206 miles
    Test number
    758612990702
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about T500 SPO

Does T500 SPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SPO is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 SPO?
The MOT on T500 SPO is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 SPO done?
T500 SPO was recorded at 173,741 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 13,898 miles a year.
Has T500 SPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SPO has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T500 SPO 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 SPO find?
T500 SPO passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush’s; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inside edges; underside of vehicle corroded.

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