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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

S55 GHGMOT history

S55 GHG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

S55 GHG silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
146,868 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S55 GHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S55 GHG was last recorded at 146,868 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 3,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,034 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,834 miles
Average per year
8,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,868 miles
  • 2024 – 143,034 miles
  • 2023 – 132,988 miles
  • 2022 – 126,718 miles
  • 2021 – 119,187 miles
  • 2020 – 115,117 miles
  • 2019 – 102,539 miles
  • 2018 – 102,151 miles
  • 2017 – 101,496 miles
  • 2016 – 94,312 miles
  • 2015 – 81,695 miles
  • 2014 – 68,531 miles
  • 2013 – 51,827 miles
  • 2012 – 33,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    506988656155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    463337418669
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,868 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    146,868 miles
    Test number
    552169961222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. FailMileage not read1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    422552011051
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass143,034 miles (+368)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,034 miles
    Test number
    539615154100
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail142,666 miles (+420)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,666 miles
    Test number
    446169219411
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail142,246 miles (+9,258)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,246 miles
    Test number
    224106275632
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,988 miles (+6,270)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    132,988 miles
    Test number
    990302456475
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass126,718 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    126,718 miles
    Test number
    310074865044
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail126,718 miles (+7,531)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,718 miles
    Test number
    593202677199
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass119,187 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,187 miles
    Test number
    674070198567
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Shaft End (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded - Double Skinned

  12. Fail119,183 miles (+4,066)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,183 miles
    Test number
    109415262013
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Shaft End (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Corroded - Double Skinned

  13. Pass115,117 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    115,117 miles
    Test number
    785724115491
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail115,105 miles (+12,566)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,105 miles
    Test number
    379106862907
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass102,539 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,539 miles
    Test number
    473685185553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,151 miles (+655)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,151 miles
    Test number
    209778108709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,496 miles (+7,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    101,496 miles
    Test number
    925585989008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass94,312 miles (+12,617)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    94,312 miles
    Test number
    851286445005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,695 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,695 miles
    Test number
    277984235027
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass81,695 miles (+13,164)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,695 miles
    Test number
    708694535054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,531 miles (+16,704)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,531 miles
    Test number
    729450524031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,827 miles (+18,738)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,827 miles
    Test number
    297305623034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,089 miles
    Test number
    497712132091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S55 GHG

Does S55 GHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 GHG is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S55 GHG?
The MOT on S55 GHG is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S55 GHG done?
S55 GHG was recorded at 146,868 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 8,353 miles a year.
Has S55 GHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S55 GHG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S55 GHG 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 S55 GHG find?
S55 GHG passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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