Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

P555 SONMOT history

P555 SON is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 100,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

P555 SON silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,053 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,705 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for P555 SON in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
P555 SON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 SON was last recorded at 100,053 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 1,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,230 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,823 miles
Average per year
4,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,053 miles
  • 2024 – 98,230 miles
  • 2023 – 94,784 miles
  • 2022 – 86,837 miles
  • 2021 – 78,850 miles
  • 2020 – 73,429 miles
  • 2019 – 69,220 miles
  • 2018 – 65,418 miles
  • 2017 – 60,474 miles
  • 2016 – 56,790 miles
  • 2015 – 48,684 miles
  • 2014 – 42,951 miles
  • 2013 – 37,414 miles
  • 2012 – 33,153 miles
  • 2011 – 29,099 miles
  • 2010 – 26,287 miles
  • 2009 – 21,904 miles
  • 2008 – 17,283 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,053 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,053 miles (+1,823)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    100,053 miles
    Test number
    248679087865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass98,230 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,230 miles
    Test number
    244799016257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive cv joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage into rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad material not visible

  3. Fail98,230 miles (+3,446)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,230 miles
    Test number
    601154341308
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/16 107/105 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive cv joint seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage into rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pad material not visible

  4. Pass94,784 miles (+7,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,784 miles
    Test number
    308441514705
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded into and out of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass86,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,837 miles
    Test number
    509444965066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail86,837 miles (+7,987)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,837 miles
    Test number
    735446840551
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass78,850 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,850 miles
    Test number
    885955732617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,453 miles
    Test number
    367597856491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,453 miles (+652)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,453 miles
    Test number
    333812338750
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass77,801 miles (+4,372)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    545671897783
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass73,429 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,429 miles
    Test number
    412899186912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Retaining clip corroded away. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Retaining clip corroded away. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail73,427 miles (+4,207)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,427 miles
    Test number
    600362753457
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Retaining clip corroded away. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Retaining clip corroded away. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass69,220 miles (+3,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,220 miles
    Test number
    885700288774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass65,418 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,418 miles
    Test number
    310922858448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail65,415 miles (+4,941)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,415 miles
    Test number
    938929188991
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass60,474 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,474 miles
    Test number
    283680243026
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail60,473 miles (+3,683)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,473 miles
    Test number
    897596332994
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass56,790 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    788503643330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cut in tyre sidewall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail56,790 miles (+8,106)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,790 miles
    Test number
    988899578843
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cut in tyre sidewall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass48,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,684 miles
    Test number
    367850475014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail48,684 miles (+5,733)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,684 miles
    Test number
    129900475041
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass42,951 miles (+5,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,951 miles
    Test number
    306101394052
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass37,414 miles (+4,261)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,414 miles
    Test number
    449400283082
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass33,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,153 miles
    Test number
    736364872019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail33,153 miles (+4,054)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,153 miles
    Test number
    326083472043
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass29,099 miles (+2,812)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,099 miles
    Test number
    828752081085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    26,287 miles
    Test number
    323775770047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,287 miles (+4,383)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,287 miles
    Test number
    880975870035
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  29. Pass21,904 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,904 miles
    Test number
    711236989079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,283 miles
    Test number
    662718088075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 SON

Does P555 SON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 SON is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P555 SON?
The MOT on P555 SON is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 SON done?
P555 SON was recorded at 100,053 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,705 miles a year.
Has P555 SON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 SON has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on P555 SON 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 P555 SON find?
P555 SON passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

Related registrations

Browse all P555S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.