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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T500 GOWMOT history

T500 GOW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,141 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 GOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 GOW was last recorded at 150,141 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 7,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,841 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,300 miles
Average per year
7,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,141 miles
  • 2025 – 142,841 miles
  • 2024 – 137,764 miles
  • 2023 – 130,903 miles
  • 2022 – 121,727 miles
  • 2021 – 115,150 miles
  • 2019 – 108,707 miles
  • 2018 – 102,658 miles
  • 2017 – 96,172 miles
  • 2016 – 89,863 miles
  • 2015 – 81,248 miles
  • 2014 – 72,162 miles
  • 2013 – 62,858 miles
  • 2012 – 52,356 miles
  • 2011 – 40,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,141 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,141 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,141 miles
    Test number
    732249516977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  2. Fail150,140 miles (+7,299)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,140 miles
    Test number
    268345255653
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  3. Pass142,841 miles (+5,077)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,841 miles
    Test number
    372108672985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box casing rusty

  4. Pass137,764 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,764 miles
    Test number
    161745511940
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail137,764 miles (+6,861)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,764 miles
    Test number
    138956309853
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass130,903 miles (+168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,903 miles
    Test number
    314398960999
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail130,735 miles (+9,008)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,735 miles
    Test number
    630313270751
    • MajorFront Exhaust fumes entering cabin manifold gasket (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass121,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,727 miles
    Test number
    279640431482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Fail121,727 miles (+6,577)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,727 miles
    Test number
    743759341872
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,150 miles (+6,443)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    115,150 miles
    Test number
    495912898854
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass108,707 miles (+1)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,707 miles
    Test number
    579201924324
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box rusty

  12. Fail108,706 miles (+6,048)4 major1 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,706 miles
    Test number
    611770801609
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box rusty

  13. Pass102,658 miles (+6,486)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,658 miles
    Test number
    489127909586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,172 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,172 miles
    Test number
    127356808291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,863 miles (+8,615)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,863 miles
    Test number
    222159636978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,248 miles (+233)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,248 miles
    Test number
    376656255144
    • NoteRear exhaust box coroded

  17. Fail81,015 miles (+8,853)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,015 miles
    Test number
    326323855135
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust box coroded

  18. Pass72,162 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,162 miles
    Test number
    516789564155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,107 miles (+9,249)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,107 miles
    Test number
    277245454178
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass62,858 miles (+10,502)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,858 miles
    Test number
    479507123213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,356 miles (+11,990)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,356 miles
    Test number
    729645782189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,366 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    40,366 miles
    Test number
    295936631284
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about T500 GOW

Does T500 GOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 GOW is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 GOW?
The MOT on T500 GOW is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 GOW done?
T500 GOW was recorded at 150,141 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,636 miles a year.
Has T500 GOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 GOW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 GOW 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 GOW find?
T500 GOW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; temporary fuel cap fitted.

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