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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T455 SMVMOT history

T455 SMV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,561 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,318 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T455 SMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T455 SMV was last recorded at 125,561 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,703 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
858 miles
Average per year
4,318 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,561 miles
  • 2025 – 124,703 miles
  • 2024 – 123,609 miles
  • 2023 – 122,031 miles
  • 2022 – 121,414 miles
  • 2021 – 120,865 miles
  • 2020 – 119,580 miles
  • 2019 – 118,325 miles
  • 2018 – 116,885 miles
  • 2017 – 114,898 miles
  • 2016 – 112,843 miles
  • 2015 – 110,711 miles
  • 2014 – 104,903 miles
  • 2013 – 97,249 miles
  • 2012 – 91,022 miles
  • 2011 – 82,173 miles
  • 2010 – 72,565 miles
  • 2009 – 63,308 miles
  • 2008 – 51,321 miles
  • 2007 – 43,842 miles
  • 2006 – 38,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,561 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,561 miles (+858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,561 miles
    Test number
    761111494905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass124,703 miles (+1,094)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,703 miles
    Test number
    445192569764
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass123,609 miles (+1,578)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,609 miles
    Test number
    745905855282
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass122,031 miles (+617)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,031 miles
    Test number
    866599957518
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass121,414 miles (+549)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,414 miles
    Test number
    638842093757
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
  6. Pass120,865 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    120,865 miles
    Test number
    614211573107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,580 miles (+1,255)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,580 miles
    Test number
    625560324580
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass118,325 miles (+1,440)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,325 miles
    Test number
    686067280274
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass116,885 miles (+1,987)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,885 miles
    Test number
    742712675245
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass114,898 miles (+2,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,898 miles
    Test number
    418172911903
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  11. Pass112,843 miles (+2,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,843 miles
    Test number
    878607865528
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass110,711 miles (+5,808)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,711 miles
    Test number
    587586425259
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass104,903 miles (+7,654)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,903 miles
    Test number
    879715524231
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  14. Pass97,249 miles (+78)11 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    97,249 miles
    Test number
    878663033262
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts to offside rear tyre sidewall.
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteNearside wiper blade worn.
    • NoteRear brake discs worn.
    • NoteRear brake pads look worn.
  15. Fail97,171 miles (+6,149)5 failures11 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,171 miles
    Test number
    359137323406
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCuts to offside rear tyre sidewall.
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteNearside wiper blade worn.
    • NoteRear brake discs worn.
    • NoteRear brake pads look worn.
  16. Pass91,022 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    567179022270
    • NoteGlow plug light on
  17. Fail91,022 miles (+8,849)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    215068722283
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteGlow plug light on
  18. Pass82,173 miles (+9,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    82,173 miles
    Test number
    425690631220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass72,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,565 miles
    Test number
    120364410256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,565 miles (+9,257)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,565 miles
    Test number
    670604310294
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass63,308 miles (+11,987)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    701069609202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  22. Pass51,321 miles (+7,479)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,321 miles
    Test number
    572794308230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,842 miles (+4,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,842 miles
    Test number
    491700907241
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
  24. Pass38,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    38,897 miles
    Test number
    344377196190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T455 SMV

Does T455 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T455 SMV is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T455 SMV?
The MOT on T455 SMV is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T455 SMV done?
T455 SMV was recorded at 125,561 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 4,318 miles a year.
Has T455 SMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T455 SMV has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on T455 SMV 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 T455 SMV find?
T455 SMV passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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