Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
T500 GGLMOT history
T500 GGL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,603 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 155,603 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,996 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 GGL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 GGL was last recorded at 155,603 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 155,600 miles · 28 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,996 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,603 miles
- 2025 – 155,330 miles
- 2024 – 153,567 miles
- 2023 – 144,643 miles
- 2022 – 138,191 miles
- 2018 – 125,121 miles
- 2017 – 120,828 miles
- 2016 – 114,460 miles
- 2015 – 109,648 miles
- 2014 – 103,440 miles
- 2013 – 95,789 miles
- 2012 – 85,806 miles
- 2011 – 74,083 miles
- 2010 – 64,187 miles
- 2008 – 47,590 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,603 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Exhaust system corroded, both boxes delaminating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,603 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 155,603 miles
- Test number
- 359196826531
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers heavily corroded
Fail155,600 miles (+270)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,600 miles
- Test number
- 622764571329
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth exhaust silencers heavily corroded
Pass155,330 miles (+1,763)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 155,330 miles
- Test number
- 755586843232
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,567 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2025
- Odometer
- 153,567 miles
- Test number
- 877101860110
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded, both boxes delaminating
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail153,567 miles (+8,924)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,567 miles
- Test number
- 971805450155
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower swivel ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective NSF and OSF smearing in areas (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded, both boxes delaminating
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass144,643 miles (+6,452)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 144,643 miles
- Test number
- 763746826070
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass138,191 miles (+13,070)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2023
- Odometer
- 138,191 miles
- Test number
- 139927887646
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,121 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 125,121 miles
- Test number
- 953334610208
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Fail125,121 miles (+305)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,121 miles
- Test number
- 857570798727
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Pass124,816 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 124,816 miles
- Test number
- 577736212000
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail124,816 miles (+3,988)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,816 miles
- Test number
- 526215357983
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass120,828 miles (+6,368)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 120,828 miles
- Test number
- 970550159384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,460 miles (+4,812)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 114,460 miles
- Test number
- 301037455631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 109,648 miles
- Test number
- 539779375041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,648 miles (+6,208)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,648 miles
- Test number
- 549409775095
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass103,440 miles (+7,651)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 103,440 miles
- Test number
- 179484484478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,789 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 95,789 miles
- Test number
- 788331983086
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNear side front tyre worn on edges.
Fail95,788 miles (+9,982)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,788 miles
- Test number
- 618911983000
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on edges
Pass85,806 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 85,806 miles
- Test number
- 576214382055
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail85,806 miles (+11,723)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,806 miles
- Test number
- 996604382025
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 74,083 miles
- Test number
- 788367671056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,083 miles (+9,896)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,083 miles
- Test number
- 748566271033
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass64,187 miles (+16,597)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 64,187 miles
- Test number
- 853464270009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 47,590 miles
- Test number
- 693297528203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,590 miles (+284)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,590 miles
- Test number
- 831347928252
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass47,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 47,306 miles
- Test number
- 223608198047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T500 GGL
- Does T500 GGL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 GGL is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 GGL?
- The MOT on T500 GGL is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T500 GGL done?
- T500 GGL was recorded at 155,603 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 5,996 miles a year.
- Has T500 GGL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 GGL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 GGL 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 GGL find?
- T500 GGL passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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