Volkswagen Transporter
Grey and White · Petrol · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T553 PDAMOT history
T553 PDA is a grey and white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,378 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 73,378 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,173 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T553 PDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T553 PDA was last recorded at 73,378 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 73,378 miles · 24 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,173 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,378 miles
- 2025 – 71,432 miles
- 2023 – 67,758 miles
- 2022 – 64,952 miles
- 2021 – 60,517 miles
- 2020 – 55,564 miles
- 2019 – 49,118 miles
- 2018 – 46,996 miles
- 2017 – 44,625 miles
- 2016 – 42,926 miles
- 2015 – 38,899 miles
- 2014 – 35,351 miles
- 2013 – 33,440 miles
- 2012 – 27,661 miles
- 2011 – 19,462 miles
- 2010 – 19,326 miles
- 2009 – 18,551 miles
- 2008 – 16,017 miles
- 2007 – 13,734 miles
- 2006 – 10,813 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,378 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 73,378 miles
- Test number
- 836337119920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail73,378 miles (+1,946)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,378 miles
- Test number
- 196702402335
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass71,432 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 71,432 miles
- Test number
- 811321452308
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail71,432 miles (+3,674)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,432 miles
- Test number
- 778140576171
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass67,758 miles (+2,806)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 67,758 miles
- Test number
- 668739933224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 64,952 miles
- Test number
- 329988493618
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,952 miles (+4,435)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,952 miles
- Test number
- 905889313930
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass60,517 miles (+4,953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 60,517 miles
- Test number
- 111176608575
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass55,564 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 55,564 miles
- Test number
- 917955448817
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Fail55,562 miles (+6,444)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,562 miles
- Test number
- 279916940351
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
Pass49,118 miles (+2,122)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 49,118 miles
- Test number
- 204977823464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,996 miles (+2,371)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 46,996 miles
- Test number
- 741885491078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,625 miles (+1,699)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 44,625 miles
- Test number
- 300963786642
- AdvisoryFlat spot on nearside rear tyre tread
Pass42,926 miles (+4,027)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 42,926 miles
- Test number
- 809015246164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,899 miles (+3,548)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 38,899 miles
- Test number
- 888211405229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,351 miles (+1,911)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 35,351 miles
- Test number
- 969168994191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,440 miles (+5,779)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 33,440 miles
- Test number
- 298699093159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,661 miles (+8,199)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 27,661 miles
- Test number
- 626746882168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,462 miles (+136)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 19,462 miles
- Test number
- 935674411239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,326 miles (+775)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 19,326 miles
- Test number
- 212173900207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,551 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,551 miles
- Test number
- 482664409241
- Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass18,551 miles (+2,534)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 18,551 miles
- Test number
- 871424609243
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass16,017 miles (+2,283)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 16,017 miles
- Test number
- 963383308263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,734 miles (+2,921)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 13,734 miles
- Test number
- 931478707297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,813 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 10,813 miles
- Test number
- 673737386183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T553 PDA
- Does T553 PDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T553 PDA is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T553 PDA?
- The MOT on T553 PDA is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T553 PDA done?
- T553 PDA was recorded at 73,378 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 3,173 miles a year.
- Has T553 PDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T553 PDA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T553 PDA 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 T553 PDA find?
- T553 PDA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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