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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T255 GBLMOT history

T255 GBL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 186,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2026
Mileage
186,600 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T255 GBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T255 GBL was last recorded at 186,600 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,315 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
285 miles
Average per year
5,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,600 miles
  • 2025 – 186,315 miles
  • 2024 – 186,222 miles
  • 2021 – 186,166 miles
  • 2018 – 181,931 miles
  • 2017 – 179,431 miles
  • 2016 – 176,088 miles
  • 2014 – 168,139 miles
  • 2013 – 162,767 miles
  • 2012 – 156,154 miles
  • 2011 – 140,673 miles
  • 2010 – 126,896 miles
  • 2009 – 116,703 miles
  • 2008 – 105,766 miles
  • 2007 – 95,865 miles
  • 2006 – 82,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail186,600 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail186,600 miles (+285)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,600 miles
    Test number
    398386387045
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass186,315 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    186,315 miles
    Test number
    318948399226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Fail186,315 miles (+93)1 dangerous11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,315 miles
    Test number
    124568088114
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (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))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Pass186,222 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    186,222 miles
    Test number
    709292177440
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  5. Fail186,222 miles (+56)3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,222 miles
    Test number
    591083112776
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass186,166 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    186,166 miles
    Test number
    846744563106
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail186,165 miles (+4,234)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,165 miles
    Test number
    514996669959
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Road wheel fixing missing both rear wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass181,931 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    181,931 miles
    Test number
    735577613422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass179,431 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    179,431 miles
    Test number
    315331633846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass176,088 miles (+7,949)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    176,088 miles
    Test number
    391614377221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass168,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    168,139 miles
    Test number
    697316024132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail168,139 miles (+5,372)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,139 miles
    Test number
    549382824148
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass162,767 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    162,767 miles
    Test number
    539632423168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail162,757 miles (+6,603)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,757 miles
    Test number
    776101823119
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass156,154 miles (+15,481)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    156,154 miles
    Test number
    516415422132
    • NoteCentre seat belt slow to retract
    • NoteEngine oily
    • NoteFront discs ridged
    • NoteFront grill cracked
    • NoteFront shock absorber lower bushes perished
    • NoteNearside indicator lens cracked
    • NoteRear discs rusty
    • NoteStone chip windscreen

  16. Fail140,673 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,673 miles
    Test number
    246115301180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside front driveshaft inner boot split

  17. Pass140,673 miles (+13,777)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    140,673 miles
    Test number
    525125501178
    • NoteNearside front driveshaft inner boot split

  18. Fail126,896 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,896 miles
    Test number
    182805600132
    • Repaired at testFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass126,896 miles (+10,193)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    126,896 miles
    Test number
    274885700171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass116,703 miles (+10,937)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    116,703 miles
    Test number
    461411109115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front driveshaft inner boot split

  21. Pass105,766 miles (+9,901)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    105,766 miles
    Test number
    282659608475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack

  22. Pass95,865 miles (+13,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    95,865 miles
    Test number
    964297817148
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass82,424 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    82,424 miles
    Test number
    423323326107
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront number plate poor condition
    • NoteSign of wear nearside front inner steering rack joint
    • NoteWindscreen shows damage

Questions about T255 GBL

Does T255 GBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T255 GBL expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T255 GBL?
The MOT on T255 GBL expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T255 GBL done?
T255 GBL was recorded at 186,600 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 5,166 miles a year.
Has T255 GBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T255 GBL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T255 GBL 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 T255 GBL find?
T255 GBL failed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside headlamp insecure; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill, and 7 more.

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