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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 TNKMOT history

T500 TNK is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 232,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
232,460 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 TNK
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
19 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 TNK was last recorded at 232,460 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,457 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
11,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 232,460 miles
  • 2024 – 226,249 miles
  • 2023 – 220,455 miles
  • 2022 – 217,722 miles
  • 2021 – 211,191 miles
  • 2020 – 208,329 miles
  • 2019 – 202,623 miles
  • 2018 – 197,374 miles
  • 2017 – 183,841 miles
  • 2016 – 164,376 miles
  • 2015 – 146,351 miles
  • 2014 – 131,331 miles
  • 2013 – 108,383 miles
  • 2012 – 91,979 miles
  • 2011 – 76,472 miles
  • 2010 – 58,391 miles
  • 2009 – 46,777 miles
  • 2008 – 37,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,460 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Centre exhaust heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside door mirror outer cover taped secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear exhaust box deteriated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,460 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    232,460 miles
    Test number
    585186153437
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail232,457 miles (+6,208)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,457 miles
    Test number
    837857869243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass226,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    226,249 miles
    Test number
    584143063356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail226,246 miles (+5,791)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,246 miles
    Test number
    381852966301
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass220,455 miles (+2,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    220,455 miles
    Test number
    652304358963
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system corroded
  6. Pass217,722 miles (+6,531)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    217,722 miles
    Test number
    130564201989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass211,191 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    211,191 miles
    Test number
    120220049846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass208,329 miles (+5,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    208,329 miles
    Test number
    580145507436
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass202,623 miles (+5,249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    202,623 miles
    Test number
    207051815076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass197,374 miles (+13,533)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    197,374 miles
    Test number
    655982325227
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
  11. Pass183,841 miles (+19,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    183,841 miles
    Test number
    140886775318
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass164,376 miles (+18,025)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    164,376 miles
    Test number
    212172544486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass146,351 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    146,351 miles
    Test number
    855918353430
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror outer cover taped secure
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriated
  14. Fail146,351 miles (+15,020)3 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,351 miles
    Test number
    228539032886
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror outer cover taped secure
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriated
  15. Pass131,331 miles (+22,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    131,331 miles
    Test number
    999379944313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass108,383 miles (+16,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,383 miles
    Test number
    436031643314
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass91,979 miles (+15,507)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    91,979 miles
    Test number
    956810552364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,472 miles (+18,081)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    167161051334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,391 miles (+11,614)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,391 miles
    Test number
    501452950397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,777 miles (+9,554)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    46,777 miles
    Test number
    992041259304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,223 miles
    Test number
    701253658324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 TNK

Does T500 TNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 TNK is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 TNK?
The MOT on T500 TNK is valid until 10 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 TNK done?
T500 TNK was recorded at 232,460 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 11,554 miles a year.
Has T500 TNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 TNK has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 TNK 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 TNK find?
T500 TNK passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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