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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T500 GCBMOT history

T500 GCB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 221,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
221,809 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 GCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 GCB was last recorded at 221,809 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 1,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2022: 89,786 miles, lower than 189,785 miles on 9 Aug 2022.

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
220,529 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,280 miles
Average per year
11,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,809 miles
  • 2025 – 220,529 miles
  • 2024 – 216,753 miles
  • 2023 – 206,735 miles
  • 2022 – 89,786 miles
  • 2021 – 171,359 miles
  • 2020 – 154,687 miles
  • 2019 – 144,014 miles
  • 2018 – 129,304 miles
  • 2017 – 117,099 miles
  • 2016 – 107,755 miles
  • 2015 – 96,346 miles
  • 2014 – 81,145 miles
  • 2011 – 49,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,809 miles
  • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive section of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,809 miles (+1,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    221,809 miles
    Test number
    216731469218
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive section of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass220,529 miles (+3,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    220,529 miles
    Test number
    385895192176
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass216,753 miles (+10,018)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    216,753 miles
    Test number
    464427212538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass206,735 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    206,735 miles
    Test number
    946670779081
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Middle Row (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. Fail206,735 miles (+116,949)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,735 miles
    Test number
    998950953632
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Middle Row (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. Pass89,786 miles (-99,999)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    89,786 miles
    Test number
    700356314090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail189,785 miles (+18,426)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,785 miles
    Test number
    132807317239
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  8. Pass171,359 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    171,359 miles
    Test number
    513250951427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail171,358 miles (+16,671)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,358 miles
    Test number
    212593959982
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass154,687 miles (+10,673)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    154,687 miles
    Test number
    733730861435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,014 miles (+14,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,014 miles
    Test number
    772849002885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCover fitted under body obscuring some components
  12. Pass129,304 miles (+12,205)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,304 miles
    Test number
    910816406614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,099 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,099 miles
    Test number
    691768594872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,999 miles (+9,244)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,999 miles
    Test number
    289294358796
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release behind driver seat next to window (5.2.5a)
  15. Pass107,755 miles (+11,409)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,755 miles
    Test number
    566348749583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,346 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    96,346 miles
    Test number
    986030435237
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail96,336 miles (+15,191)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,336 miles
    Test number
    325499925204
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  18. Pass81,145 miles (+31,391)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,145 miles
    Test number
    569874614125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,754 miles
    Test number
    427919561039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 GCB

Does T500 GCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 GCB is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 GCB?
The MOT on T500 GCB is valid until 23 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 GCB done?
T500 GCB was recorded at 221,809 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 11,140 miles a year.
Has T500 GCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 GCB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 GCB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T500 GCB find?
T500 GCB passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: lower oil leak, but not excessive section of engine; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed.

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