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Volkswagen Transporter

Brown · Diesel · 2011 · 1,986 cc

T500 SWBMOT history

T500 SWB is a brown diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 108,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
108,303 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SWB was last recorded at 108,303 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 6,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,399 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,904 miles
Average per year
5,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,303 miles
  • 2024 – 101,399 miles
  • 2023 – 92,651 miles
  • 2022 – 81,262 miles
  • 2021 – 78,070 miles
  • 2020 – 74,787 miles
  • 2019 – 70,915 miles
  • 2018 – 65,429 miles
  • 2017 – 55,901 miles
  • 2016 – 46,528 miles
  • 2015 – 43,834 miles
  • 2014 – 40,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,303 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,303 miles (+6,904)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    108,303 miles
    Test number
    916246852807
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass101,399 miles (+8,748)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,399 miles
    Test number
    454184068691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,651 miles (+11,389)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,651 miles
    Test number
    683625337524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass81,262 miles (+3,192)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,262 miles
    Test number
    177173183813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,070 miles (+3,283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,070 miles
    Test number
    529796948122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass74,787 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,787 miles
    Test number
    476927130629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,784 miles (+3,869)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    436046684649
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,915 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,915 miles
    Test number
    659234851591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,429 miles (+9,528)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,429 miles
    Test number
    660601018707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,901 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,901 miles
    Test number
    384617999525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail55,704 miles (+9,176)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,704 miles
    Test number
    440692983652
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  12. Pass46,528 miles (+2,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    870995433022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads starting to wear low

  13. Pass43,834 miles (+3,742)1 advisory9 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,834 miles
    Test number
    496006645161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note0/s/r seat belt not tested fully due to seat missing
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres wearing on outer and inner walls
    • NoteN/s/f wiper blade worn slightly
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight cracking on walls
    • NoteO/s/r inner brake pad starting to wear low

  14. Pass40,092 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,092 miles
    Test number
    226689644151
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about T500 SWB

Does T500 SWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SWB is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 SWB?
The MOT on T500 SWB is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 SWB done?
T500 SWB was recorded at 108,303 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 5,956 miles a year.
Has T500 SWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SWB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T500 SWB 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 SWB find?
T500 SWB passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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