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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T500 JGHMOT history

T500 JGH is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 279,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
279,722 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 JGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 JGH was last recorded at 279,722 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 3,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
276,218 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,504 miles
Average per year
9,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 279,722 miles
  • 2024 – 276,218 miles
  • 2023 – 271,437 miles
  • 2022 – 266,474 miles
  • 2021 – 262,558 miles
  • 2020 – 258,576 miles
  • 2019 – 254,822 miles
  • 2018 – 251,403 miles
  • 2017 – 242,505 miles
  • 2016 – 236,656 miles
  • 2015 – 234,373 miles
  • 2014 – 229,550 miles
  • 2013 – 219,355 miles
  • 2012 – 203,384 miles
  • 2011 – 194,755 miles
  • 2010 – 183,929 miles
  • 2009 – 166,186 miles
  • 2008 – 142,834 miles
  • 2007 – 101,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass279,722 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Trailing arm pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Centre exhaust box outer case rusty.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust center corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass279,722 miles (+3,504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    279,722 miles
    Test number
    412337473378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Trailing arm pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass276,218 miles (+4,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    276,218 miles
    Test number
    853888077334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipe on the trailing arm. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass271,437 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    271,437 miles
    Test number
    308045303224
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer case rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail271,431 miles (+4,957)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,431 miles
    Test number
    596675297626
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer case rusty.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass266,474 miles (+3,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    266,474 miles
    Test number
    387352737119
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass262,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    262,558 miles
    Test number
    465609707277
    • AdvisoryExhaust center corroded

  7. Fail262,558 miles (+3,982)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,558 miles
    Test number
    345890168668
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center corroded
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass258,576 miles (+3,754)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    258,576 miles
    Test number
    203603265074
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust silencer corroded

  9. Pass254,822 miles (+3,419)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    254,822 miles
    Test number
    489532479782
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  10. Pass251,403 miles (+8,898)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    251,403 miles
    Test number
    976931001244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass242,505 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    242,505 miles
    Test number
    265289041292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail242,504 miles (+5,848)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,504 miles
    Test number
    801222811320
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35R20 (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass236,656 miles (+2,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    236,656 miles
    Test number
    470612629751
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes deteriating

  14. Pass234,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    234,373 miles
    Test number
    334348681381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail234,373 miles (+4,823)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,373 miles
    Test number
    233254418837
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass229,550 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    229,550 miles
    Test number
    467351434247
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail229,542 miles (+10,187)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,542 miles
    Test number
    377940834430
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass219,355 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    219,355 miles
    Test number
    607776643280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail219,349 miles (+15,965)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,349 miles
    Test number
    668025143205
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  20. Pass203,384 miles (+8,629)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    203,384 miles
    Test number
    995183282083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass194,755 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    194,755 miles
    Test number
    127169981060
    • NoteRear brake pad's and disc's are looking low
    • NoteSlight smell of diesel under bonnet, no obvious signs of leaks

  22. Fail194,753 miles (+10,824)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,753 miles
    Test number
    709163681087
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear brake pads are disc's are looking low
    • NoteSlight smell of diesel under bonnet, no obvious signs of leaks

  23. Pass183,929 miles (+17,743)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    183,929 miles
    Test number
    201269780025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass166,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    166,186 miles
    Test number
    601659139211
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail166,186 miles (+23,352)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,186 miles
    Test number
    401407739234
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass142,834 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    142,834 miles
    Test number
    143728048267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass142,778 miles (+41,196)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    142,778 miles
    Test number
    242091038249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass101,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    101,582 miles
    Test number
    410148617259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 JGH

Does T500 JGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 JGH is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 JGH?
The MOT on T500 JGH is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 JGH done?
T500 JGH was recorded at 279,722 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 9,761 miles a year.
Has T500 JGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 JGH has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T500 JGH 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 JGH find?
T500 JGH passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm pipe.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge., and 1 more.

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