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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T550 OGBMOT history

T550 OGB is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 235,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
235,477 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T550 OGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T550 OGB was last recorded at 235,477 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,638 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,839 miles
Average per year
5,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,477 miles
  • 2025 – 232,638 miles
  • 2024 – 226,732 miles
  • 2023 – 222,197 miles
  • 2022 – 217,939 miles
  • 2021 – 215,017 miles
  • 2020 – 212,057 miles
  • 2019 – 204,495 miles
  • 2018 – 199,641 miles
  • 2017 – 195,533 miles
  • 2016 – 187,697 miles
  • 2015 – 184,356 miles
  • 2013 – 183,000 miles
  • 2012 – 178,091 miles
  • 2011 – 170,139 miles
  • 2010 – 163,863 miles
  • 2009 – 157,686 miles
  • 2008 – 147,643 miles
  • 2007 – 138,335 miles
  • 2006 – 127,452 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,477 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (at rear) flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,477 miles (+2,839)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    235,477 miles
    Test number
    518593638091
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (at rear) flexis (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass232,638 miles (+5,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    232,638 miles
    Test number
    562921410262
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass226,732 miles (+4,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    226,732 miles
    Test number
    184212719009
    • AdvisoryFront bumper reinforcement corroded

  4. Pass222,197 miles (+4,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    222,197 miles
    Test number
    765390901862
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass217,939 miles (+2,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    217,939 miles
    Test number
    765068740320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass215,017 miles (+2,960)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    215,017 miles
    Test number
    474547514375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass212,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    212,057 miles
    Test number
    740307642588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail212,057 miles (+7,562)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,057 miles
    Test number
    252299432677
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass204,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    204,495 miles
    Test number
    639974397780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail204,495 miles (+4,854)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,495 miles
    Test number
    713608472631
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass199,641 miles (+4,108)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    199,641 miles
    Test number
    962634812883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass195,533 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    195,533 miles
    Test number
    346445272610
    • AdvisoryBoth front cv gaitors deteriorated and starting to weep grease
    • AdvisoryO/s/r spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brakes poor footbrake performance

  13. Fail195,533 miles (+7,836)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,533 miles
    Test number
    888474091359
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front cv gaitors deteriorated and starting to weep grease
    • AdvisoryO/s/r spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brakes poor footbrake performance

  14. Pass187,697 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    187,697 miles
    Test number
    191383103049
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail187,697 miles (+3,341)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,697 miles
    Test number
    360891897900
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass184,356 miles (+12)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    184,356 miles
    Test number
    249572415193
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOSR tyre perished on outer wall
    • NoteWater leak

  17. Fail184,344 miles (+1,344)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,344 miles
    Test number
    278010715427
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOSR tyre perished on outer wall
    • NoteWater leak

  18. Pass183,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    183,000 miles
    Test number
    686691813237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail183,000 miles (+4,909)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,000 miles
    Test number
    436158803264
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass178,091 miles (+3)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    178,091 miles
    Test number
    347087682119
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteEvidence of coolant leak
    • NoteNear and offside front brake pipes on calipers corroded
    • NoteNear and offside front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front link rod bushes worn
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring broken at upper extremity
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  21. Fail178,088 miles (+7,949)9 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,088 miles
    Test number
    519584972158
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteEvidence of coolant leak
    • NoteNear and offside front brake pipes on calipers corroded
    • NoteNear and offside front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside front link rod bushes worn
    • NoteNearside rear coil spring broken at upper extremity
    • NoteOffside park brake should be capable of greater brake effort
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  22. Pass170,139 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    170,139 miles
    Test number
    815091581112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail170,103 miles (+6,240)2 dangerous8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,103 miles
    Test number
    338891431194
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAuxilliary drive belt worn
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteNear and offside steering rack arms worn

  24. Pass163,863 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    163,863 miles
    Test number
    234430440402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail163,863 miles (+6,177)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,863 miles
    Test number
    183309630131
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre cracking

  26. Pass157,686 miles (+10,043)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    157,686 miles
    Test number
    470631249174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play offside front track rod arm

  27. Pass147,643 miles (+9,308)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    147,643 miles
    Test number
    534041548174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass138,335 miles (+10,883)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    138,335 miles
    Test number
    364381187065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass127,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    127,452 miles
    Test number
    391403076007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail127,452 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,452 miles
    Test number
    944838966009
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T550 OGB

Does T550 OGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T550 OGB is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T550 OGB?
The MOT on T550 OGB is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T550 OGB done?
T550 OGB was recorded at 235,477 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,374 miles a year.
Has T550 OGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T550 OGB has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on T550 OGB 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 T550 OGB find?
T550 OGB passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (at rear) flexis; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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