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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T500 GMAMOT history

T500 GMA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 138,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
138,610 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 GMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 GMA was last recorded at 138,610 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,609 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,610 miles
  • 2025 – 136,760 miles
  • 2023 – 132,597 miles
  • 2022 – 128,422 miles
  • 2021 – 126,244 miles
  • 2020 – 118,018 miles
  • 2019 – 115,231 miles
  • 2018 – 111,082 miles
  • 2017 – 107,011 miles
  • 2016 – 103,013 miles
  • 2015 – 99,418 miles
  • 2014 – 97,533 miles
  • 2013 – 90,736 miles
  • 2012 – 82,966 miles
  • 2011 – 74,871 miles
  • 2010 – 66,685 miles
  • 2009 – 56,342 miles
  • 2008 – 44,899 miles
  • 2007 – 32,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,610 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Appears to be close to rubbing on coil spring (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Coil spring corroded All springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Appears to be kinked and very close to rubbing on rear coil spring

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Both steering rack gaiters twisted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,610 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    138,610 miles
    Test number
    486478806564
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Appears to be close to rubbing on coil spring (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail138,609 miles (+1,849)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,609 miles
    Test number
    450508310428
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Appears to be close to rubbing on coil spring (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass136,760 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,760 miles
    Test number
    827838287807
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Appears to be kinked and very close to rubbing on rear coil spring (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail136,760 miles (+4,163)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,760 miles
    Test number
    780269676874
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Appears to be kinked and very close to rubbing on rear coil spring (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass132,597 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    132,597 miles
    Test number
    862473525600
    • AdvisoryFront Both steering rack gaiters twisted
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox mount bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,594 miles (+4,172)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,594 miles
    Test number
    421194732654
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both steering rack gaiters twisted
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Gearbox mount bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level low

  7. Pass128,422 miles (+124)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,422 miles
    Test number
    446571031421
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail128,298 miles (+2,054)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,298 miles
    Test number
    617657126643
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass126,244 miles (+8,226)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,244 miles
    Test number
    802373127803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,018 miles
    Test number
    933677486890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,018 miles (+2,787)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,018 miles
    Test number
    497707131957
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  12. Pass115,231 miles (+4,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,231 miles
    Test number
    970823797682
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass111,082 miles (+4,071)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    111,082 miles
    Test number
    244686623832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,011 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,011 miles
    Test number
    187111730221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,004 miles (+3,991)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,004 miles
    Test number
    470026956928
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass103,013 miles (+3,595)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,013 miles
    Test number
    445238729554
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass99,418 miles (+29)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    99,418 miles
    Test number
    925868285009
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteExhaust condition centre and rear boxes outer skins corroded

  18. Fail99,389 miles (+1,856)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,389 miles
    Test number
    757681185091
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteExhaust condition centre and rear boxes outer skins corroded

  19. Pass97,533 miles (+6,797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,533 miles
    Test number
    878779794017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass90,736 miles (+7,770)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    90,736 miles
    Test number
    377600933187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass82,966 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,966 miles
    Test number
    527675912156
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail82,889 miles (+8,018)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,889 miles
    Test number
    869551612140
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass74,871 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,871 miles
    Test number
    126659421152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,770 miles (+8,085)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,770 miles
    Test number
    217933221178
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass66,685 miles (+10,343)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,685 miles
    Test number
    211203430455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,342 miles (+11,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,342 miles
    Test number
    820565839169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass44,899 miles (+12,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,899 miles
    Test number
    381154038193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass32,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,041 miles
    Test number
    953324937124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 GMA

Does T500 GMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 GMA is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 GMA?
The MOT on T500 GMA is valid until 26 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 GMA done?
T500 GMA was recorded at 138,610 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,648 miles a year.
Has T500 GMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 GMA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 GMA 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 GMA find?
T500 GMA passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported appears to be close to rubbing on coil spring; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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