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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 SWHMOT history

T500 SWH is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 202,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
202,982 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 SWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 SWH was last recorded at 202,982 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 20,941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Nov 2018: 52,805 miles, lower than 133,845 miles on 29 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,041 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
20,941 miles
Average per year
9,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,982 miles
  • 2024 – 182,041 miles
  • 2023 – 174,123 miles
  • 2022 – 169,644 miles
  • 2021 – 162,666 miles
  • 2020 – 154,489 miles
  • 2019 – 147,251 miles
  • 2018 – 142,191 miles
  • 2017 – 133,845 miles
  • 2016 – 125,190 miles
  • 2015 – 115,779 miles
  • 2014 – 104,995 miles
  • 2013 – 93,796 miles
  • 2012 – 82,408 miles
  • 2011 – 71,566 miles
  • 2010 – 60,007 miles
  • 2009 – 49,399 miles
  • 2008 – 38,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,982 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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front brake flexi insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear parking brake effort low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Wheel trims fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,982 miles (+20,941)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    202,982 miles
    Test number
    588842216282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,041 miles (+7,918)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    182,041 miles
    Test number
    136407632758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass174,123 miles (+99)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    174,123 miles
    Test number
    256988032995
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexi insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted

  4. Fail174,024 miles (+4,380)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,024 miles
    Test number
    301853621410
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexi insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted

  5. Pass169,644 miles (+83)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    169,644 miles
    Test number
    339797036467
    • AdvisoryAdditional stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail169,561 miles (+6,895)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,561 miles
    Test number
    649535219701
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdditional stop lamp not working
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass162,666 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,666 miles
    Test number
    600004063357
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail162,666 miles (+8,177)2 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,666 miles
    Test number
    492042336441
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass154,489 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,489 miles
    Test number
    349724067152
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Fail154,489 miles (+7,238)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,489 miles
    Test number
    457194376864
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass147,251 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,251 miles
    Test number
    385175231810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,191 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,191 miles
    Test number
    671807395004
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Fail52,805 miles (-81,040)2 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,805 miles
    Test number
    917915086626
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass133,845 miles (+8,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    133,845 miles
    Test number
    781340629846
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides advise replace boots (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly

  15. Pass125,190 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    125,190 miles
    Test number
    450704961565
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil top up

  16. Fail125,190 miles (+9,411)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,190 miles
    Test number
    714435933722
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise oil top up

  17. Pass115,779 miles (+10,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,779 miles
    Test number
    241103374968
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear both lower spring insulators displaced

  18. Pass104,995 miles (+11,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,995 miles
    Test number
    868858604340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass93,796 miles (+11,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,796 miles
    Test number
    486691993276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail82,408 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,408 miles
    Test number
    365337652217
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s front tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteN/s rear tyre sidewall cut close to cords;adv replace
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing

  21. Pass82,408 miles (+10,842)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,408 miles
    Test number
    636467452212
    • NoteN/s front tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteN/s rear tyre sidewall cut close to cords;adv replace
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing

  22. Fail71,566 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,566 miles
    Test number
    415332971210
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing low

  23. Pass71,566 miles (+11,559)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,566 miles
    Test number
    816432771283
    • NoteO/s rear tyre wearing low

  24. Pass60,007 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,007 miles
    Test number
    153380270241
    • AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly

  25. Fail60,007 miles (+10,608)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,007 miles
    Test number
    372400470483
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing slightly

  26. Pass49,399 miles (+10,581)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,399 miles
    Test number
    883974639250
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake inspection
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low

  27. Pass38,818 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,818 miles
    Test number
    720484418204
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteAdvise cut in nearside rear tyre not showing any inner cord
    • NoteAdvise cuts in tread pattern in offside front tyre not showing any inner cord

Questions about T500 SWH

Does T500 SWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 SWH is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 SWH?
The MOT on T500 SWH is valid until 30 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 SWH done?
T500 SWH was recorded at 202,982 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 9,471 miles a year.
Has T500 SWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 SWH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 SWH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 SWH find?
T500 SWH passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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