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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T500 TSPMOT history

T500 TSP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 118,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,426 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,960 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 TSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 TSP was last recorded at 118,426 miles on 9 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2026: 118,426 miles, lower than 164,310 miles on 11 Jun 2025.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,310 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Average per year
4,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,426 miles
  • 2025 – 164,310 miles
  • 2024 – 153,770 miles
  • 2023 – 152,488 miles
  • 2022 – 140,773 miles
  • 2021 – 130,342 miles
  • 2019 – 123,420 miles
  • 2018 – 115,133 miles
  • 2017 – 109,602 miles
  • 2016 – 102,877 miles
  • 2015 – 94,358 miles
  • 2014 – 82,710 miles
  • 2013 – 73,396 miles
  • 2012 – 65,567 miles
  • 2011 – 61,935 miles
  • 2010 – 48,238 miles
  • 2009 – 35,282 miles
  • 2008 – 29,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,426 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryBoth headlight aims poor

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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,426 miles (-45,884)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,426 miles
    Test number
    314636348152
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight aims poor
  2. Pass164,310 miles (+74)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    164,310 miles
    Test number
    737602899348
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  3. Fail164,236 miles (+10,466)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,236 miles
    Test number
    789620143624
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface rust across rear
  4. Pass153,770 miles (+1,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    153,770 miles
    Test number
    411852635898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass152,488 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,488 miles
    Test number
    533041459763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail152,485 miles (+11,712)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,485 miles
    Test number
    468431274131
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass140,773 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,773 miles
    Test number
    608401203932
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Various pipes corroded power steering etc
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTank (water) strap on rear underside broken but supported
  8. Fail140,772 miles (+10,430)2 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,772 miles
    Test number
    746376474756
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Various pipes corroded power steering etc
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTank (water) strap on rear underside broken but supported
  9. Pass130,342 miles (+6,922)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    130,342 miles
    Test number
    191625831493
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass123,420 miles (+8,287)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,420 miles
    Test number
    645657000942
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened handbrake cable end (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened handbrake cable end (1.1.15 (b))
  11. Pass115,133 miles (+5,531)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,133 miles
    Test number
    539082375961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,602 miles (+6,725)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,602 miles
    Test number
    770245158445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,877 miles (+8,519)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,877 miles
    Test number
    831038107849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,358 miles (+11,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,358 miles
    Test number
    537898285173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass82,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,710 miles
    Test number
    228052094404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,710 miles (+9,314)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,710 miles
    Test number
    346492494157
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass73,396 miles (+7,829)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,396 miles
    Test number
    237414483437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass65,567 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,567 miles
    Test number
    787988372164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,935 miles (+13,697)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,935 miles
    Test number
    175383091177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,238 miles (+12,956)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,238 miles
    Test number
    200850490408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,282 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,282 miles
    Test number
    882272189180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,499 miles
    Test number
    253476688140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 TSP

Does T500 TSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 TSP is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 TSP?
The MOT on T500 TSP is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 TSP done?
T500 TSP was recorded at 118,426 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 4,960 miles a year.
Has T500 TSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 TSP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T500 TSP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 TSP find?
T500 TSP passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; both headlight aims poor.

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