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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T555 BLAMOT history

T555 BLA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,025 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
174,025 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 BLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 BLA was last recorded at 174,025 miles on 2 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,024 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,025 miles
  • 2025 – 165,560 miles
  • 2024 – 158,585 miles
  • 2023 – 154,688 miles
  • 2022 – 151,463 miles
  • 2021 – 147,977 miles
  • 2020 – 144,650 miles
  • 2019 – 139,658 miles
  • 2018 – 134,616 miles
  • 2017 – 126,977 miles
  • 2016 – 118,734 miles
  • 2015 – 99,856 miles
  • 2014 – 94,331 miles
  • 2013 – 84,507 miles
  • 2012 – 70,354 miles
  • 2011 – 56,830 miles
  • 2010 – 43,794 miles
  • 2009 – 38,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,025 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR brake discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR brake discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,025 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    174,025 miles
    Test number
    684105955326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail174,024 miles (+8,464)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,024 miles
    Test number
    210696822343
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass165,560 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    165,560 miles
    Test number
    253171542842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail165,306 miles (+6,721)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,306 miles
    Test number
    318012516856
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass158,585 miles (+3,897)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    158,585 miles
    Test number
    939274628314
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass154,688 miles (+3,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    154,688 miles
    Test number
    478482316885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass151,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,463 miles
    Test number
    345296102736
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail151,463 miles (+3,486)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,463 miles
    Test number
    786704959702
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play OSF strut top mount has excessive wear in bearing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass147,977 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,977 miles
    Test number
    781619367927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail147,977 miles (+3,327)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,977 miles
    Test number
    135036688363
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass144,650 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,650 miles
    Test number
    787812917147
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail144,650 miles (+4,992)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,650 miles
    Test number
    422666704601
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass139,658 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,658 miles
    Test number
    207363275353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail139,658 miles (+5,042)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,658 miles
    Test number
    942999181358
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass134,616 miles (+7,639)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    134,616 miles
    Test number
    564655510328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass126,977 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    126,977 miles
    Test number
    264928858103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

  17. Fail126,977 miles (+8,243)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,977 miles
    Test number
    403166869274
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

  18. Pass118,734 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,734 miles
    Test number
    264252392904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail118,658 miles (+18,802)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    444192688189
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass99,856 miles (+5,525)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    99,856 miles
    Test number
    337007255024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,331 miles (+9,824)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,331 miles
    Test number
    426025054055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,507 miles (+14,153)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    84,507 miles
    Test number
    125665033089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindscreen has damage outside zone a and swept area

  23. Pass70,354 miles (+13,524)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,354 miles
    Test number
    207770742004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,830 miles (+13,036)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,830 miles
    Test number
    598701641034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,794 miles
    Test number
    923437850049
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail43,794 miles (+4,810)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,794 miles
    Test number
    413664050032
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass38,984 miles (+424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,984 miles
    Test number
    710599669109
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail38,560 miles5 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,560 miles
    Test number
    622033269126
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about T555 BLA

Does T555 BLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 BLA is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 BLA?
The MOT on T555 BLA is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 BLA done?
T555 BLA was recorded at 174,025 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 8,022 miles a year.
Has T555 BLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 BLA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 BLA 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 BLA find?
T555 BLA passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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