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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T555 AKBMOT history

T555 AKB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2022 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 176,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2022
Mileage
176,840 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 AKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T555 AKB was last recorded at 176,840 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,507 miles · 6 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
333 miles
Average per year
7,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,840 miles
  • 2021 – 176,507 miles
  • 2020 – 176,323 miles
  • 2019 – 175,489 miles
  • 2018 – 174,177 miles
  • 2017 – 166,780 miles
  • 2016 – 153,182 miles
  • 2015 – 148,584 miles
  • 2014 – 139,260 miles
  • 2013 – 132,071 miles
  • 2012 – 121,429 miles
  • 2010 – 96,069 miles
  • 2009 – 83,145 miles
  • 2008 – 68,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail176,840 miles
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak

What MOT failures 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 has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. Bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Silencer outer skin corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail176,840 miles (+333)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,840 miles
    Test number
    586670501273
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  2. Pass176,507 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    176,507 miles
    Test number
    532386438242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,323 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    176,323 miles
    Test number
    218025522540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass175,489 miles (+1,312)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    175,489 miles
    Test number
    395724479185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass174,177 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    174,177 miles
    Test number
    495229944219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail174,174 miles (+7,394)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,174 miles
    Test number
    840707568876
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  7. Pass166,780 miles (+362)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    166,780 miles
    Test number
    564882062621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. Bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Stop lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  8. Fail166,418 miles (+13,236)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,418 miles
    Test number
    765904008564
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. Bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Stop lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm. Wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Silencer outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass153,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    153,182 miles
    Test number
    907510489113
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    603309515170
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass148,584 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    148,584 miles
    Test number
    138176855499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail148,583 miles (+9,323)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,583 miles
    Test number
    385225255038
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass139,260 miles (+62)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    139,260 miles
    Test number
    556019544054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWish bone rear bushes soft

  14. Fail139,198 miles (+7,127)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,198 miles
    Test number
    767603044021
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWish bone rear bushes soft

  15. Pass132,071 miles (+10,642)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    132,071 miles
    Test number
    719870363097
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass121,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    121,429 miles
    Test number
    246870862089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    105760662098
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass96,069 miles (+12,924)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,069 miles
    Test number
    593820380154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,145 miles (+14,885)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    83,145 miles
    Test number
    630912069006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    780172658066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 AKB

Does T555 AKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T555 AKB expired on 5 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T555 AKB?
The MOT on T555 AKB expired on 5 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T555 AKB done?
T555 AKB was recorded at 176,840 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 7,448 miles a year.
Has T555 AKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 AKB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T555 AKB 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 T555 AKB find?
T555 AKB failed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with 1 major defect and 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency below requirements; coolant leak.

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