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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T500 VAGMOT history

T500 VAG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 175,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
175,033 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 VAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 VAG was last recorded at 175,033 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 4,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2012: 47,937 miles, lower than 83,710 miles on 21 Jun 2011.

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
170,805 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,228 miles
Average per year
6,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,033 miles
  • 2025 – 170,805 miles
  • 2024 – 168,422 miles
  • 2023 – 163,276 miles
  • 2022 – 159,362 miles
  • 2021 – 158,458 miles
  • 2020 – 155,742 miles
  • 2019 – 150,893 miles
  • 2018 – 145,064 miles
  • 2017 – 137,772 miles
  • 2014 – 123,985 miles
  • 2013 – 113,318 miles
  • 2012 – 47,937 miles
  • 2011 – 83,710 miles
  • 2010 – 67,800 miles
  • 2009 – 61,889 miles
  • 2008 – 55,453 miles
  • 2007 – 47,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,033 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,033 miles (+4,228)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    175,033 miles
    Test number
    684106949823
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass170,805 miles (+2,383)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,805 miles
    Test number
    713763267862
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated/covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes form front to rear corroded at rear end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking/perishing on shoulder and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass168,422 miles (+5,146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    168,422 miles
    Test number
    887746894856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,276 miles (+3,914)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    163,276 miles
    Test number
    216407301703
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass159,362 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    159,362 miles
    Test number
    473209215690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,458 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    158,458 miles
    Test number
    100308484679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,742 miles (+4,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,742 miles
    Test number
    462165288613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass150,893 miles (+5,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    150,893 miles
    Test number
    210452363833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass145,064 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    145,064 miles
    Test number
    587903415701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,795 miles (+7,023)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,795 miles
    Test number
    124243014803
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass137,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    137,772 miles
    Test number
    711505342141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,767 miles (+13,782)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,767 miles
    Test number
    592140973091
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  13. Pass123,985 miles (+10,667)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    123,985 miles
    Test number
    137475504271
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust silencer deterioated

  14. Pass113,318 miles (+65,381)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,318 miles
    Test number
    317126103424
    • NoteNearside rear shockabsorber dust cover deterioated
    • NoteRear silencer deterioated

  15. Pass47,937 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    236116462171
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to limit on outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear shock dust cover deterioated
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deterioated

  16. Fail47,937 miles (-35,773)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,937 miles
    Test number
    929116162166
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to limit on outer edges
    • NoteNearside rear shock dust cover deterioated
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deterioated

  17. Pass83,710 miles (+15,910)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,710 miles
    Test number
    809092171139
    • NoteCentre and rear silencer corroded
    • NoteNearside rear shock cover deterioated

  18. Pass67,800 miles (+5,911)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,800 miles
    Test number
    804101860125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,889 miles (+6,436)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,889 miles
    Test number
    544398769100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    55,453 miles
    Test number
    360040178159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,453 miles (+7,661)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,453 miles
    Test number
    391200378155
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass47,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,792 miles
    Test number
    564723977190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 VAG

Does T500 VAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 VAG is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 VAG?
The MOT on T500 VAG is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 VAG done?
T500 VAG was recorded at 175,033 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 6,656 miles a year.
Has T500 VAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 VAG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on T500 VAG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 VAG find?
T500 VAG passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from front to rear corroded, and 3 more.

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