Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
T500 GPCMOT history
T500 GPC is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 174,820 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 174,820 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,618 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T500 GPC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 22 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T500 GPC was last recorded at 174,820 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,939 miles · 10 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,881 miles
- Average per year
- 3,618 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,820 miles
- 2025 – 171,939 miles
- 2023 – 168,244 miles
- 2022 – 164,395 miles
- 2021 – 161,111 miles
- 2020 – 158,304 miles
- 2019 – 154,892 miles
- 2018 – 152,392 miles
- 2017 – 148,462 miles
- 2016 – 141,753 miles
- 2015 – 136,043 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,820 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Under tray fitted, unable to check all components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Day running light flickering
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,820 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 174,820 miles
- Test number
- 899698490707
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail174,820 miles (+2,881)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,820 miles
- Test number
- 555608899467
- MajorNearside Front 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))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass171,939 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 171,939 miles
- Test number
- 785231104285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,939 miles (+3,695)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,939 miles
- Test number
- 332083924514
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass168,244 miles (+3,849)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 168,244 miles
- Test number
- 791765463154
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass164,395 miles (+3,284)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 164,395 miles
- Test number
- 444063126642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,111 miles (+2,807)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 161,111 miles
- Test number
- 850795565787
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,304 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 158,304 miles
- Test number
- 555192717305
- AdvisoryFront Under tray fitted, unable to check all components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Day running light flickering
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail158,287 miles (+3,395)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,287 miles
- Test number
- 998247716236
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Under tray fitted, unable to check all components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Day running light flickering
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass154,892 miles (+2,500)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 154,892 miles
- Test number
- 356583314239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,392 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2019
- Odometer
- 152,392 miles
- Test number
- 476081320991
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail152,392 miles (+3,930)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,392 miles
- Test number
- 698905757136
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass148,462 miles (+6,709)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2018
- Odometer
- 148,462 miles
- Test number
- 587852519246
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNon standard suspension fitted springs
Pass141,753 miles (+5,710)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 141,753 miles
- Test number
- 277442058865
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,043 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 136,043 miles
- Test number
- 146706225157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,043 miles6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,043 miles
- Test number
- 678632025173
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about T500 GPC
- Does T500 GPC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 GPC is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T500 GPC?
- The MOT on T500 GPC is valid until 18 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 GPC done?
- T500 GPC was recorded at 174,820 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,618 miles a year.
- Has T500 GPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T500 GPC has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T500 GPC 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 GPC find?
- T500 GPC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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