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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T501 TGPMOT history

T501 TGP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 169,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
169,071 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T501 TGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T501 TGP was last recorded at 169,071 miles on 30 May 2024, 1,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,865 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,206 miles
Average per year
3,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 169,071 miles
  • 2023 – 167,865 miles
  • 2022 – 164,186 miles
  • 2020 – 159,780 miles
  • 2019 – 156,460 miles
  • 2018 – 154,376 miles
  • 2017 – 149,978 miles
  • 2016 – 146,820 miles
  • 2014 – 142,394 miles
  • 2013 – 136,505 miles
  • 2012 – 131,475 miles
  • 2011 – 126,746 miles
  • 2010 – 121,441 miles
  • 2008 – 120,568 miles
  • 2007 – 114,635 miles
  • 2006 – 106,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,071 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,071 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    169,071 miles
    Test number
    950507561707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,865 miles (+3,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    167,865 miles
    Test number
    520043412825
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  3. Pass164,186 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    164,186 miles
    Test number
    102116337404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail164,186 miles (+4,406)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,186 miles
    Test number
    149595442742
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass159,780 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,780 miles
    Test number
    626604816562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,460 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,460 miles
    Test number
    471197436008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,376 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    154,376 miles
    Test number
    842286279594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,978 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    149,978 miles
    Test number
    740230393724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,820 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    146,820 miles
    Test number
    105991757590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,797 miles (+4,403)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,797 miles
    Test number
    914141601528
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass142,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    142,394 miles
    Test number
    995455704381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail142,394 miles (+5,889)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,394 miles
    Test number
    159033504390
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass136,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    136,505 miles
    Test number
    887600743388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,503 miles (+99)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,503 miles
    Test number
    555070843366
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  15. Pass136,404 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    136,404 miles
    Test number
    517914613249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,475 miles (+4,729)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    131,475 miles
    Test number
    459866632283
    • NoteAdvse cut in wall of n/s/f tyre but not exposing cords
    • NoteAdvse o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

  17. Pass126,746 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    126,746 miles
    Test number
    445148031235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,441 miles (+873)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    121,441 miles
    Test number
    750759330256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r/and n/s/r brake discs slightly pitted

  19. Pass120,568 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    120,568 miles
    Test number
    964223608309
    • NoteNearside number plate light dull.

  20. Fail120,568 miles (+5,933)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,568 miles
    Test number
    640122108318
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside number plate light dull.

  21. Fail114,635 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,635 miles
    Test number
    592299797298
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsr tyre slightly perished

  22. Pass114,635 miles (+7,809)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    114,635 miles
    Test number
    720259397231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsr tyre slightly perished

  23. Pass106,826 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    106,826 miles
    Test number
    391509396434
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T501 TGP

Does T501 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T501 TGP expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T501 TGP?
The MOT on T501 TGP expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T501 TGP done?
T501 TGP was recorded at 169,071 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 3,538 miles a year.
Has T501 TGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T501 TGP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T501 TGP 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 T501 TGP find?
T501 TGP passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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