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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T554 LGBMOT history

T554 LGB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 224,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
224,541 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T554 LGB
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T554 LGB was last recorded at 224,541 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Nov 2013: 184,894 miles, lower than 200,625 miles on 17 Nov 2012.

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
224,516 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
3,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,541 miles
  • 2025 – 223,846 miles
  • 2024 – 222,891 miles
  • 2023 – 221,276 miles
  • 2022 – 219,962 miles
  • 2021 – 219,422 miles
  • 2020 – 216,763 miles
  • 2017 – 216,749 miles
  • 2016 – 211,005 miles
  • 2015 – 203,251 miles
  • 2014 – 191,907 miles
  • 2013 – 184,894 miles
  • 2012 – 200,625 miles
  • 2011 – 191,803 miles
  • 2010 – 179,555 miles
  • 2009 – 169,602 miles
  • 2008 – 162,488 miles
  • 2007 – 157,489 miles
  • 2006 – 151,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,541 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,541 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    224,541 miles
    Test number
    475356094069
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  2. Fail224,516 miles (+670)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,516 miles
    Test number
    622063585229
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass223,846 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    223,846 miles
    Test number
    971339153663
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Fail223,829 miles (+938)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,829 miles
    Test number
    107806874250
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective hood release cable seized (3.1 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass222,891 miles (+1,615)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    222,891 miles
    Test number
    141087183957
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryCam belt cover missing

  6. Pass221,276 miles (+1,314)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    221,276 miles
    Test number
    699042050182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass219,962 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    219,962 miles
    Test number
    664088002921
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  8. Fail219,959 miles (+537)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,959 miles
    Test number
    459076800313
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  9. Pass219,422 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    219,422 miles
    Test number
    110755454071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass216,763 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    216,763 miles
    Test number
    529607971286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail216,749 miles (+5,744)2 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,749 miles
    Test number
    282311379893
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holeld (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section under slider door (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holeld (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass211,005 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    211,005 miles
    Test number
    821462315282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light flashing

  13. Fail211,005 miles (+7,754)10 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,005 miles
    Test number
    306646714706
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from load valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from load valve too hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light flashing

  14. Pass203,251 miles (+413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    203,251 miles
    Test number
    769229883934
    • AdvisoryOld front brake pads not replaced on new flat disc face .

  15. Fail202,838 miles (+10,931)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,838 miles
    Test number
    249661439462
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fractured (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureUpper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail191,907 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,907 miles
    Test number
    415066934433
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass191,907 miles (+7,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    191,907 miles
    Test number
    965576134325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass184,894 miles (-15,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    184,894 miles
    Test number
    755046713390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass200,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    200,625 miles
    Test number
    459222622305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail200,625 miles (+8,822)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,625 miles
    Test number
    856741622339
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass191,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    191,803 miles
    Test number
    165173441329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail191,803 miles (+12,248)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,803 miles
    Test number
    466583241328
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  23. Pass179,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    179,555 miles
    Test number
    523682920344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail179,555 miles (+9,953)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,555 miles
    Test number
    611132120337
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass169,602 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    169,602 miles
    Test number
    990661429363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass162,488 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    162,488 miles
    Test number
    442866618364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail162,484 miles (+4,995)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,484 miles
    Test number
    731265218360
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  28. Pass157,489 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    157,489 miles
    Test number
    113645707309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass151,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    151,488 miles
    Test number
    153198016323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T554 LGB

Does T554 LGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T554 LGB is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T554 LGB?
The MOT on T554 LGB is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T554 LGB done?
T554 LGB was recorded at 224,541 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 3,761 miles a year.
Has T554 LGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T554 LGB has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T554 LGB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T554 LGB find?
T554 LGB passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s; play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s; underside of vehicle undersealed.

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