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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T500 GLAMOT history

T500 GLA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 241,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
241,370 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 GLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 GLA was last recorded at 241,370 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 2,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,514 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,856 miles
Average per year
12,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 241,370 miles
  • 2024 – 238,514 miles
  • 2023 – 234,040 miles
  • 2022 – 231,221 miles
  • 2021 – 225,992 miles
  • 2020 – 221,592 miles
  • 2019 – 215,187 miles
  • 2018 – 210,752 miles
  • 2017 – 203,099 miles
  • 2016 – 193,820 miles
  • 2015 – 172,032 miles
  • 2014 – 145,402 miles
  • 2013 – 119,599 miles
  • 2012 – 90,455 miles
  • 2011 – 69,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,370 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,370 miles (+2,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    241,370 miles
    Test number
    930283004849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass238,514 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    238,514 miles
    Test number
    724048371585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass234,040 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    234,040 miles
    Test number
    867904293019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass231,221 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    231,221 miles
    Test number
    553068352182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass225,992 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    225,992 miles
    Test number
    188690420734
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bot exhaust boxs rusty and week (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail225,992 miles (+4,400)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,992 miles
    Test number
    110323758093
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective bot exhaust boxs rusty and week (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass221,592 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    221,592 miles
    Test number
    243552346208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass215,187 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    215,187 miles
    Test number
    893201102237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail215,185 miles (+4,433)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,185 miles
    Test number
    206980751491
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass210,752 miles (+7,653)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    210,752 miles
    Test number
    212461981008
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass203,099 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    203,099 miles
    Test number
    212218830537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxs in poor condtion
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light stays on
    • AdvisoryGlow plug warning light flashing off /on

  12. Fail203,099 miles (+9,279)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,099 miles
    Test number
    451079451154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre and wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxs in poor condtion
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light stays on
    • AdvisoryGlow plug warning light flashing off /on

  13. Pass193,820 miles (+21,788)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    193,820 miles
    Test number
    215043685303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Low outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear outer casing tail box falling apart
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass172,032 miles (+26,630)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    172,032 miles
    Test number
    581903576303
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer outer skin started to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper smeary

  15. Pass145,402 miles (+25,803)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    145,402 miles
    Test number
    159144544283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded

  16. Pass119,599 miles (+29,144)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,599 miles
    Test number
    959986643227
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteE.m.l on
    • NoteRear exhaust very rusty

  17. Pass90,455 miles (+21,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    90,455 miles
    Test number
    365883842230
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass69,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,277 miles
    Test number
    107817431231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 GLA

Does T500 GLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 GLA is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 GLA?
The MOT on T500 GLA is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 GLA done?
T500 GLA was recorded at 241,370 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 12,132 miles a year.
Has T500 GLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 GLA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T500 GLA 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 GLA find?
T500 GLA passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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