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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T500 GESMOT history

T500 GES is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 238,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
238,998 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 GES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 GES was last recorded at 238,998 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 6,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,976 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,022 miles
Average per year
11,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 238,998 miles
  • 2025 – 232,976 miles
  • 2024 – 227,355 miles
  • 2023 – 219,712 miles
  • 2022 – 209,711 miles
  • 2021 – 200,046 miles
  • 2020 – 189,911 miles
  • 2019 – 182,246 miles
  • 2018 – 168,287 miles
  • 2017 – 158,987 miles
  • 2016 – 147,973 miles
  • 2015 – 136,097 miles
  • 2014 – 122,243 miles
  • 2013 – 110,122 miles
  • 2012 – 96,706 miles
  • 2011 – 78,512 miles
  • 2010 – 57,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,998 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Center & rear exhaust box outer rusting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under trays fitted covering some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,998 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    238,998 miles
    Test number
    427763796764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass232,976 miles (+5,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    232,976 miles
    Test number
    448497772200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass227,355 miles (+7,643)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    227,355 miles
    Test number
    635023224171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass219,712 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    219,712 miles
    Test number
    672934146518
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail219,712 miles (+10,001)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,712 miles
    Test number
    870169086995
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wood panel preventing seat from retracting (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass209,711 miles (+9,665)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    209,711 miles
    Test number
    142234158183
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass200,046 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    200,046 miles
    Test number
    396125889445
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail200,046 miles (+10,135)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,046 miles
    Test number
    142575304852
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass189,911 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    189,911 miles
    Test number
    869226729405
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter & rear exhaust box outer rusting
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering some components

  10. Fail189,911 miles (+7,665)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,911 miles
    Test number
    723044140447
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter & rear exhaust box outer rusting
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering some components

  11. Pass182,246 miles (+13,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    182,246 miles
    Test number
    614315086332
    • AdvisoryPlastic underside covers restrict inspection
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers heavily corroded

  12. Pass168,287 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    168,287 miles
    Test number
    188540189495
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre outer side walls cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Fail168,287 miles (+9,300)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,287 miles
    Test number
    928683431147
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre outer side walls cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  14. Pass158,987 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    158,987 miles
    Test number
    844457267458
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower coil spring mounting rubbers missing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers rusty and deteriorated

  15. Fail158,987 miles (+11,014)5 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,987 miles
    Test number
    283405848952
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around manifold area (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower coil spring mounting rubbers missing
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers rusty and deteriorated

  16. Pass147,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    147,973 miles
    Test number
    903317651876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail147,973 miles (+11,876)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,973 miles
    Test number
    294333058830
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass136,097 miles (+13,854)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    136,097 miles
    Test number
    373389479784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass122,243 miles (+12,121)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,243 miles
    Test number
    338886644426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,122 miles (+13,416)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,122 miles
    Test number
    156025653274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,706 miles (+18,194)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,706 miles
    Test number
    737356932289
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside number plate light deteriorated but still illuminating number plate.

  22. Pass78,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,512 miles
    Test number
    105186331217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,510 miles (+20,513)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,510 miles
    Test number
    759166931298
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass57,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,997 miles
    Test number
    523593840256
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T500 GES

Does T500 GES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 GES is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 GES?
The MOT on T500 GES is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 GES done?
T500 GES was recorded at 238,998 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 11,291 miles a year.
Has T500 GES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 GES has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 GES 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 GES find?
T500 GES passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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