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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T555 BGSMOT history

T555 BGS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 2009. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 209,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
209,062 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 BGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 May 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 BGS was last recorded at 209,062 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 6,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,890 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,172 miles
Average per year
10,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 209,062 miles
  • 2023 – 194,508 miles
  • 2022 – 185,386 miles
  • 2021 – 177,128 miles
  • 2020 – 169,850 miles
  • 2019 – 163,059 miles
  • 2018 – 155,519 miles
  • 2017 – 153,939 miles
  • 2016 – 151,045 miles
  • 2015 – 143,331 miles
  • 2014 – 136,461 miles
  • 2013 – 106,709 miles
  • 2012 – 81,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,062 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,062 miles (+6,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    209,062 miles
    Test number
    348943927177
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass202,890 miles (+103)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    202,890 miles
    Test number
    754325984814
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail202,787 miles (+8,279)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,787 miles
    Test number
    715744258812
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass194,508 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    194,508 miles
    Test number
    678238343565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail194,508 miles (+9,122)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,508 miles
    Test number
    285280057968
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass185,386 miles (+161)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    185,386 miles
    Test number
    707126198674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail185,225 miles (+8,097)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,225 miles
    Test number
    936533637133
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass177,128 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    177,128 miles
    Test number
    773013498064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail177,126 miles (+7,276)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,126 miles
    Test number
    731145273872
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure headlamps both (4.11 (a) (i))
  10. Pass169,850 miles (+6,791)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    169,850 miles
    Test number
    299251970888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass163,059 miles (+7,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    163,059 miles
    Test number
    175349615698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass155,519 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    155,519 miles
    Test number
    298583904484
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail155,474 miles (+1,535)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,474 miles
    Test number
    240219503266
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass153,939 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    153,939 miles
    Test number
    901402103105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,045 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,045 miles
    Test number
    133073706918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower windscreen cracked outside the swept area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail151,045 miles (+7,714)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,045 miles
    Test number
    138775851351
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower windscreen cracked outside the swept area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail143,331 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,331 miles
    Test number
    628784265013
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass143,331 miles (+6,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    143,331 miles
    Test number
    959724165051
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass136,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    136,461 miles
    Test number
    827938534010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail136,461 miles (+29,752)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,461 miles
    Test number
    127436534027
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  21. Pass106,709 miles (+24,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    106,709 miles
    Test number
    367445463084
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass81,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    81,922 miles
    Test number
    496259502103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 BGS

Does T555 BGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T555 BGS expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T555 BGS?
The MOT on T555 BGS expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T555 BGS done?
T555 BGS was recorded at 209,062 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 10,128 miles a year.
Has T555 BGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 BGS has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T555 BGS 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 BGS find?
T555 BGS passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: exhaust silencer corroded.; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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