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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T503 TGPMOT history

T503 TGP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 204,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
204,346 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T503 TGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T503 TGP was last recorded at 204,346 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 2,897 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jan 2015: 159,025 miles, lower than 159,098 miles on 13 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
201,449 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,897 miles
Average per year
5,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,346 miles
  • 2024 – 201,449 miles
  • 2023 – 199,790 miles
  • 2022 – 197,662 miles
  • 2021 – 195,809 miles
  • 2020 – 193,949 miles
  • 2019 – 190,366 miles
  • 2018 – 183,936 miles
  • 2017 – 178,353 miles
  • 2016 – 170,956 miles
  • 2015 – 159,025 miles
  • 2013 – 154,209 miles
  • 2012 – 140,058 miles
  • 2011 – 132,369 miles
  • 2010 – 125,612 miles
  • 2009 – 117,197 miles
  • 2008 – 107,963 miles
  • 2007 – 97,833 miles
  • 2006 – 87,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,346 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,346 miles (+2,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    204,346 miles
    Test number
    295286670845
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass201,449 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    201,449 miles
    Test number
    427661727309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass199,790 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    199,790 miles
    Test number
    498289968142
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail199,770 miles (+2,108)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,770 miles
    Test number
    126886535419
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass197,662 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    197,662 miles
    Test number
    918654269084
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail197,654 miles (+1,845)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,654 miles
    Test number
    368762972022
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass195,809 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    195,809 miles
    Test number
    712656723711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail195,801 miles (+1,852)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,801 miles
    Test number
    125963095503
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn small bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass193,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    193,949 miles
    Test number
    122394716245
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail193,949 miles (+3,583)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,949 miles
    Test number
    361596031510
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both inner and outer sills repaired with fiberglass (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass190,366 miles (+1)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    190,366 miles
    Test number
    243034422484
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  12. Fail190,365 miles (+6,429)6 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,365 miles
    Test number
    404146708231
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x5 sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bottom arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tie rod arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  13. Pass183,936 miles (+5,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    183,936 miles
    Test number
    151388538332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass178,353 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    178,353 miles
    Test number
    186931950099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail178,352 miles (+7,396)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,352 miles
    Test number
    439765757582
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass170,956 miles (+5,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    170,956 miles
    Test number
    827045117997
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass165,530 miles (+6,505)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    165,530 miles
    Test number
    383205714492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in front inner rack joints

  18. Pass159,025 miles (-73)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    159,025 miles
    Test number
    206805415036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play nearside inner rack joint

  19. Fail159,098 miles (+4,889)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,098 miles
    Test number
    719203515043
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play nearside inner rack joint

  20. Pass154,209 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    154,209 miles
    Test number
    396224053378
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE , NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING RUSTED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

  21. Fail154,209 miles (+7,093)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,209 miles
    Test number
    288781453349
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE , NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING RUSTED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

  22. Pass147,116 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    147,116 miles
    Test number
    147010613492
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM TOP BUSHES WORN , NEAQRSIDE REAR COIL SPRING RUSTED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

  23. Fail147,116 miles (+7,058)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,116 miles
    Test number
    609089303011
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT OUTER ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM TOP BUSHES WORN , NEAQRSIDE REAR COIL SPRING RUSTED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

  24. Pass140,058 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    140,058 miles
    Test number
    525546002043
    • NoteFront brake flexis starting to crack
    • NoteNearside front inner sill holed by door runner

  25. Fail140,057 miles (+7,688)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,057 miles
    Test number
    996975102088
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake flexis starting to crack
    • NoteNearside front inner sill holed by door runner

  26. Pass132,369 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    132,369 miles
    Test number
    116657501404
    • NoteFront lower balljoint gaiters split
    • NoteFront number plate getting poor
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front inner rack joint

  27. Fail132,369 miles (+6,757)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,369 miles
    Test number
    499805801086
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront lower balljoint gaiters split
    • NoteFront number plate getting poor
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front inner rack joint

  28. Pass125,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    125,612 miles
    Test number
    631244910008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail125,612 miles (+8,415)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,612 miles
    Test number
    604554710086
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  30. Pass117,197 miles (+9,234)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    117,197 miles
    Test number
    352973719035
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteN/s steering arm has slight play
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer wall

  31. Pass107,963 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    107,963 miles
    Test number
    743925608066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail107,961 miles (+10,128)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,961 miles
    Test number
    810224208050
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  33. Pass97,833 miles (+9,925)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    97,833 miles
    Test number
    233145617099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass87,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    87,908 miles
    Test number
    432336516025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T503 TGP

Does T503 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T503 TGP is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T503 TGP?
The MOT on T503 TGP is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T503 TGP done?
T503 TGP was recorded at 204,346 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 5,713 miles a year.
Has T503 TGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T503 TGP has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T503 TGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T503 TGP find?
T503 TGP passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.

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