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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T500 SSTMOT history

T500 SST is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2021 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 254,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2021
Mileage
254,801 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2021
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T500 SST was last recorded at 254,801 miles on 3 Jul 2023, 1,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,819 miles · 14 Feb 2020
Between the last two tests
1,982 miles
Average per year
11,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 254,801 miles
  • 2020 – 252,819 miles
  • 2019 – 245,901 miles
  • 2018 – 239,066 miles
  • 2017 – 229,207 miles
  • 2016 – 219,650 miles
  • 2015 – 212,189 miles
  • 2014 – 204,058 miles
  • 2013 – 192,739 miles
  • 2011 – 172,753 miles
  • 2010 – 157,090 miles
  • 2009 – 134,634 miles
  • 2008 – 96,647 miles
  • 2007 – 69,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail254,801 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail254,801 miles (+1,982)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,801 miles
    Test number
    393863898281
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass252,819 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    252,819 miles
    Test number
    638019082603
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail252,796 miles (+6,895)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,796 miles
    Test number
    251815467852
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass245,901 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    245,901 miles
    Test number
    479147610537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass239,066 miles (+9,859)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    239,066 miles
    Test number
    176232558027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass229,207 miles (+9,557)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    229,207 miles
    Test number
    683501598850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass219,650 miles (+7,461)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    219,650 miles
    Test number
    525779780031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass212,189 miles (+8,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    212,189 miles
    Test number
    926002045017
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass204,058 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    204,058 miles
    Test number
    267711644013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail204,036 miles (+11,297)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,036 miles
    Test number
    498507234031
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass192,739 miles (+19,986)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    192,739 miles
    Test number
    108749933479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass172,753 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    172,753 miles
    Test number
    375849651426
    • NoteN/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin.

  13. Fail172,744 miles (+15,654)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,744 miles
    Test number
    758458651221
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar loose in D bushe's.
    • NoteN/s/r inner brake pad wearing thin.

  14. Pass157,090 miles (+22,456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    157,090 miles
    Test number
    321034540464
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass134,634 miles (+37,987)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    134,634 miles
    Test number
    780295959200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,647 miles (+26,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    96,647 miles
    Test number
    154308828270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass69,696 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,696 miles
    Test number
    971240347276
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about T500 SST

Does T500 SST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T500 SST expired on 13 Feb 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T500 SST?
The MOT on T500 SST expired on 13 Feb 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T500 SST done?
T500 SST was recorded at 254,801 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2023, an average of 11,681 miles a year.
Has T500 SST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SST has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 SST 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 SST find?
T500 SST failed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2023 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel; parking brake efficiency below requirements, and 8 more.

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