Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc
P554 SWTMOT history
P554 SWT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 184,919 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 184,919 mi
- At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 12 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,137 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P554 SWT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 11 Oct 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P554 SWT was last recorded at 184,919 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 7,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 176,952 miles · 22 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,967 miles
- Average per year
- 6,137 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 184,919 miles
- 2024 – 176,952 miles
- 2017 – 175,736 miles
- 2014 – 168,382 miles
- 2013 – 147,949 miles
- 2012 – 129,035 miles
- 2011 – 108,990 miles
- 2010 – 101,264 miles
- 2009 – 91,116 miles
- 2008 – 79,938 miles
- 2007 – 72,444 miles
- 2006 – 69,907 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,919 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2010
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,919 miles (+7,967)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 184,919 miles
- Test number
- 730581790406
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass176,952 miles (+16)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 176,952 miles
- Test number
- 703936265917
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail176,936 miles (+1,200)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,936 miles
- Test number
- 453409488764
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass175,736 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 175,736 miles
- Test number
- 757658263115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,720 miles (+7,338)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,720 miles
- Test number
- 319748470733
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass168,382 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 168,382 miles
- Test number
- 686125124324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,379 miles (+20,430)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,379 miles
- Test number
- 217583824303
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass147,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 147,949 miles
- Test number
- 507714023337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,949 miles (+18,914)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,949 miles
- Test number
- 909728513378
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass129,035 miles (+233)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 129,035 miles
- Test number
- 277812512362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,802 miles (+19,812)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,802 miles
- Test number
- 965616902316
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass108,990 miles (+7,726)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 108,990 miles
- Test number
- 625387391224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,264 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 101,264 miles
- Test number
- 391580720333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall cracking
- NoteSlight play in both front steering arms
Fail101,264 miles (+10,148)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,264 miles
- Test number
- 484819710336
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall cracking
- NoteSlight play in both front steering arms
Pass91,116 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 91,116 miles
- Test number
- 383518329385
- NoteBoth front tyres cracking on sidewalls
- NoteEngine noisey
Fail91,115 miles (+11,177)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,115 miles
- Test number
- 851576519399
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- NoteBoth front tyres cracking on sidewalls
- NoteEngine noisey
- NoteN/s mirror glass loose
Pass79,938 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 79,938 miles
- Test number
- 942025128300
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteO/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting
- NoteSlight play in o/s steering arm
Fail79,938 miles (+7,494)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,938 miles
- Test number
- 850263128308
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteO/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting
- NoteSlight play in o/s steering arm
Pass72,444 miles (+2,537)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 72,444 miles
- Test number
- 750164637344
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass69,907 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 69,907 miles
- Test number
- 120149726387
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about P554 SWT
- Does P554 SWT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P554 SWT expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P554 SWT?
- The MOT on P554 SWT expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P554 SWT done?
- P554 SWT was recorded at 184,919 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 6,137 miles a year.
- Has P554 SWT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P554 SWT has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on P554 SWT 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 P554 SWT find?
- P554 SWT passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill; offside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, and 1 more.
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