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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T553 ENHMOT history

T553 ENH is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 215,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
215,503 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 ENH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 ENH was last recorded at 215,503 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Aug 2008: 17,730 miles, lower than 168,783 miles on 30 Jul 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
215,150 miles · 27 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
353 miles
Average per year
3,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,503 miles
  • 2021 – 215,150 miles
  • 2020 – 214,311 miles
  • 2018 – 213,511 miles
  • 2017 – 212,384 miles
  • 2016 – 205,867 miles
  • 2010 – 197,496 miles
  • 2009 – 187,195 miles
  • 2008 – 17,730 miles
  • 2007 – 168,783 miles
  • 2006 – 155,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,503 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,503 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    215,503 miles
    Test number
    382709897931
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail215,503 miles (+353)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,503 miles
    Test number
    733497519321
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass215,150 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    215,150 miles
    Test number
    856366671589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail215,140 miles (+829)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,140 miles
    Test number
    479902988028
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting CROSSMEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass214,311 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    214,311 miles
    Test number
    497124206618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail214,282 miles (+771)5 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,282 miles
    Test number
    902278742869
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass213,511 miles (+1,127)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    213,511 miles
    Test number
    143622231314
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass212,384 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    212,384 miles
    Test number
    912177453388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens broken but not showing white light
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear crash bar corroded but not structural
    • AdvisoryDrivers front door has a cable tie to open it however it does work

  9. Fail212,381 miles (+6,514)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,381 miles
    Test number
    579582500432
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour ;ens broken (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount off (7.1.1)

  10. Pass205,867 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    205,867 miles
    Test number
    471238303423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail205,867 miles (+8,371)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,867 miles
    Test number
    702150670893
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass197,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    197,496 miles
    Test number
    932293400323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail197,496 miles (+10,301)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,496 miles
    Test number
    141583200378
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass187,195 miles (+169,465)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    187,195 miles
    Test number
    411966509430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,730 miles (-151,053)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,730 miles
    Test number
    731155718297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass168,783 miles (+13,476)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    168,783 miles
    Test number
    382771617437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass155,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    155,307 miles
    Test number
    621296516288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail155,307 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,307 miles
    Test number
    100663116271
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T553 ENH

Does T553 ENH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T553 ENH is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T553 ENH?
The MOT on T553 ENH is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T553 ENH done?
T553 ENH was recorded at 215,503 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,098 miles a year.
Has T553 ENH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 ENH has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T553 ENH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T553 ENH find?
T553 ENH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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