Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,461 cc
T500 GBRMOT history
T500 GBR is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,697 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 135,697 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,205 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 GBR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 26 Aug 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 GBR was last recorded at 135,697 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 7,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Jul 2013: 66,461 miles, lower than 120,971 miles on 13 Jul 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 128,157 miles · 24 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,540 miles
- Average per year
- 5,205 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,697 miles
- 2025 – 128,157 miles
- 2024 – 121,942 miles
- 2023 – 117,455 miles
- 2022 – 111,043 miles
- 2021 – 105,349 miles
- 2020 – 102,811 miles
- 2019 – 99,109 miles
- 2018 – 93,612 miles
- 2017 – 87,582 miles
- 2016 – 81,278 miles
- 2015 – 78,524 miles
- 2014 – 72,652 miles
- 2013 – 66,461 miles
- 2012 – 120,971 miles
- 2011 – 108,936 miles
- 2010 – 80,859 miles
- 2009 – 50,425 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,697 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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.
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Both Front tyres are balding on the edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 6 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,697 miles (+7,540)4 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 135,697 miles
- Test number
- 424093659341
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass128,157 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 128,157 miles
- Test number
- 348112268557
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Fail128,130 miles (+6,188)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,130 miles
- Test number
- 238367916265
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,942 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 121,942 miles
- Test number
- 692193867799
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST SILENCERS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OR CORROSION.. OUTER LAYERS PEELING OFF
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail121,942 miles (+4,487)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,942 miles
- Test number
- 541000099383
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST SILENCERS ARE SHOWING SIGNS OR CORROSION.. OUTER LAYERS PEELING OFF
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive FROM SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,455 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 117,455 miles
- Test number
- 292225087281
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,455 miles (+6,412)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,455 miles
- Test number
- 520945384101
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,043 miles (+5,694)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 111,043 miles
- Test number
- 130455012139
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,349 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 105,349 miles
- Test number
- 874249328584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,348 miles (+2,537)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,348 miles
- Test number
- 135308991610
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass102,811 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 102,811 miles
- Test number
- 231508276073
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail102,811 miles (+3,702)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,811 miles
- Test number
- 266772649052
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass99,109 miles (+5,497)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 99,109 miles
- Test number
- 241272059552
- AdvisoryUnder trat fitted
Pass93,612 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 93,612 miles
- Test number
- 990183371409
- AdvisoryBoth Front tyres are balding on the edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail93,612 miles (+6,030)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,612 miles
- Test number
- 683344444091
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBoth Front tyres are balding on the edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass87,582 miles (+6,304)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 87,582 miles
- Test number
- 391463940544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,278 miles (+2,754)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 81,278 miles
- Test number
- 206591677793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,524 miles (+5,872)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 78,524 miles
- Test number
- 105115175149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,652 miles (+6,191)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 72,652 miles
- Test number
- 618098664125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,461 miles (-54,510)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 66,461 miles
- Test number
- 309184583117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,971 miles (+12,035)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 120,971 miles
- Test number
- 898935292179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,936 miles (+4,190)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 108,936 miles
- Test number
- 745485261378
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside rear parking brake effort low
Fail104,746 miles (+23,887)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,746 miles
- Test number
- 399544501392
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail80,859 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,859 miles
- Test number
- 104256920348
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass80,859 miles (+30,434)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 80,859 miles
- Test number
- 730326420322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,425 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 50,425 miles
- Test number
- 252429079266
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about T500 GBR
- Does T500 GBR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 GBR is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 GBR?
- The MOT on T500 GBR is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 GBR done?
- T500 GBR was recorded at 135,697 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,205 miles a year.
- Has T500 GBR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 GBR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T500 GBR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T500 GBR find?
- T500 GBR passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 4 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 9 more.
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