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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T555 ALJMOT history

T555 ALJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 204,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
204,315 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 ALJ was last recorded at 204,315 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,314 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,315 miles
  • 2025 – 201,069 miles
  • 2024 – 201,055 miles
  • 2023 – 197,242 miles
  • 2022 – 193,282 miles
  • 2021 – 190,938 miles
  • 2020 – 187,705 miles
  • 2019 – 183,981 miles
  • 2018 – 180,131 miles
  • 2017 – 175,175 miles
  • 2016 – 169,680 miles
  • 2015 – 165,433 miles
  • 2014 – 156,405 miles
  • 2013 – 143,539 miles
  • 2012 – 140,497 miles
  • 2011 – 134,097 miles
  • 2010 – 124,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,315 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,315 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    204,315 miles
    Test number
    269370471256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail204,314 miles (+3,245)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,314 miles
    Test number
    979257662869
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass201,069 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    201,069 miles
    Test number
    611839862262
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail201,066 miles (+11)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,066 miles
    Test number
    272637385805
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail201,055 miles (+3,813)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,055 miles
    Test number
    684298925735
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNumerous oil leaks

  6. Pass197,242 miles (+12)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    197,242 miles
    Test number
    697619861847
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail197,230 miles (+3,948)1 dangerous6 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,230 miles
    Test number
    528875554892
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass193,282 miles (+2,344)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    193,282 miles
    Test number
    507154092739
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass190,938 miles (+3,233)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    190,938 miles
    Test number
    622096321830
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass187,705 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    187,705 miles
    Test number
    130248968553
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail187,705 miles (+3,724)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,705 miles
    Test number
    449066079120
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass183,981 miles (+3,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    183,981 miles
    Test number
    608381645025
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

  13. Pass180,131 miles (+4,956)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    180,131 miles
    Test number
    902401083526
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  14. Pass175,175 miles (+5,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    175,175 miles
    Test number
    878174651342
    • AdvisoryFront lower ball joint bushes perished
    • AdvisoryRear both rear springs corroded

  15. Pass169,680 miles (+4,247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    169,680 miles
    Test number
    719715115214
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust backbox corroded

  16. Pass165,433 miles (+9,028)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    165,433 miles
    Test number
    509808735195
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside front top suspension mounting noisy

  17. Fail156,405 miles2 repaired5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,405 miles
    Test number
    555386274199
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNon ob mirror missing
    • NoteOffside and nearside wiper blades slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass156,405 miles (+12,866)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    156,405 miles
    Test number
    888236374168
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNon ob mirror missing
    • NoteOffside and nearside wiper blades slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass143,539 miles (+3,042)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    143,539 miles
    Test number
    128146673109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass140,497 miles (+6,400)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    140,497 miles
    Test number
    239761872151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass134,097 miles (+9,129)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    134,097 miles
    Test number
    437411371122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass124,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    124,968 miles
    Test number
    450646460122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail214,967 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,967 miles
    Test number
    723696260160
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about T555 ALJ

Does T555 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 ALJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 ALJ?
The MOT on T555 ALJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 ALJ done?
T555 ALJ was recorded at 204,315 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026.
Has T555 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 ALJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 ALJ 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 ALJ find?
T555 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged sidewall; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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