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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T555 APRMOT history

T555 APR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 162,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,548 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 APR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 APR was last recorded at 162,548 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 10,597 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Oct 2009: 41,082 miles, lower than 58,558 miles on 21 Oct 2008.

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
151,951 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,597 miles
Average per year
6,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,548 miles
  • 2025 – 151,951 miles
  • 2024 – 146,026 miles
  • 2021 – 145,834 miles
  • 2020 – 145,290 miles
  • 2019 – 138,289 miles
  • 2018 – 132,181 miles
  • 2017 – 125,872 miles
  • 2016 – 121,173 miles
  • 2015 – 118,050 miles
  • 2014 – 113,436 miles
  • 2013 – 106,744 miles
  • 2012 – 91,713 miles
  • 2011 – 69,726 miles
  • 2009 – 41,082 miles
  • 2008 – 58,558 miles
  • 2007 – 43,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,548 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounts (5.3.6 (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted from caliper

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake hose slightly twisted from caliper

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,548 miles (+10,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,548 miles
    Test number
    814976326149
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    151,951 miles
    Test number
    544983168943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail151,951 miles (+5,925)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,951 miles
    Test number
    506184357252
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass146,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,026 miles
    Test number
    644906875744
    • AdvisoryWhole underbody undersealed

  5. Fail146,026 miles (+192)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,026 miles
    Test number
    377836258085
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass145,834 miles (+544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,834 miles
    Test number
    170606249681
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both subframes and suspension components

  7. Pass145,290 miles (+24)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,290 miles
    Test number
    454531108577
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted from caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted from caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail145,266 miles (+3,958)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,266 miles
    Test number
    875992282338
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted from caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake hose slightly twisted from caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass141,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    141,308 miles
    Test number
    756050977589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail141,308 miles (+3,019)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,308 miles
    Test number
    536353095830
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass138,289 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,289 miles
    Test number
    262429045613
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail138,289 miles (+6,108)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,289 miles
    Test number
    735012169954
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass132,181 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    132,181 miles
    Test number
    582685114042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,178 miles (+6,306)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,178 miles
    Test number
    418363784484
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass125,872 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,872 miles
    Test number
    817360743605
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  16. Fail125,816 miles (+4,643)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,816 miles
    Test number
    918690142406
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Pass121,173 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,173 miles
    Test number
    438632857107
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail121,156 miles (+3,106)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,156 miles
    Test number
    591242887442
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass118,050 miles (+4,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,050 miles
    Test number
    188156015050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass113,436 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,436 miles
    Test number
    115539824402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail113,436 miles (+6,692)5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,436 miles
    Test number
    149899924469
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass106,744 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    106,744 miles
    Test number
    537041033022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail106,720 miles (+15,007)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,720 miles
    Test number
    587629523010
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass91,713 miles (+12)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,713 miles
    Test number
    706174932043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth silencers badly corroded.
    • NoteFront anti roll bar sadle bushes worn.
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar drop link top boot split
    • NoteRear engine mount worn .

  25. Fail91,701 miles (+21,975)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,701 miles
    Test number
    878137822086
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteRear engine mounting in poor condition

  26. Pass69,726 miles (+28,644)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,726 miles
    Test number
    717351411053
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWindsreen cracked top r/h corner but outside swept area

  27. Pass41,082 miles (-17,476)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,082 miles
    Test number
    184644899270
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOs/f tyre has cut on side wall

  28. Pass58,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,558 miles
    Test number
    310585298227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail58,558 miles (+14,970)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,558 miles
    Test number
    792825898284
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass43,588 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,588 miles
    Test number
    161501887261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail43,393 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,393 miles
    Test number
    382058177474
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T555 APR

Does T555 APR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 APR is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 APR?
The MOT on T555 APR is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 APR done?
T555 APR was recorded at 162,548 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,280 miles a year.
Has T555 APR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 APR has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T555 APR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T555 APR find?
T555 APR passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts.

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