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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T555 BUCMOT history

T555 BUC is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 231,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Aug 2026
Mileage
231,404 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 BUC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 BUC was last recorded at 231,404 miles on 30 Aug 2025, 10,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,445 miles · 27 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
10,959 miles
Average per year
5,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 231,404 miles
  • 2024 – 220,445 miles
  • 2023 – 198,190 miles
  • 2022 – 188,434 miles
  • 2021 – 187,924 miles
  • 2020 – 187,239 miles
  • 2019 – 186,158 miles
  • 2018 – 184,527 miles
  • 2017 – 180,284 miles
  • 2016 – 175,035 miles
  • 2015 – 169,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,404 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge - 245/45R18

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper top mount bearing slightly rough

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,404 miles (+10,959)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    231,404 miles
    Test number
    529853903017
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass220,445 miles (+353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    220,445 miles
    Test number
    325939467291
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail220,092 miles (+505)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,092 miles
    Test number
    444185430412
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp on, vehicle presenter has attempted to cover lamp on dash with tape (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge - 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mount bearing slightly rough
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail219,587 miles (+21,397)2 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,587 miles
    Test number
    583530375382
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge - 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper top mount bearing slightly rough
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass198,190 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    198,190 miles
    Test number
    426684562834
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail198,185 miles (+9,751)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,185 miles
    Test number
    882567344773
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing unable to test rear seatbelts as stalks not on show for test...... (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass188,434 miles (+17)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    188,434 miles
    Test number
    451088723053
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Fail188,417 miles (+493)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,417 miles
    Test number
    850459997680
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass187,924 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    187,924 miles
    Test number
    364971156275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass187,239 miles (+1,081)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    187,239 miles
    Test number
    820805189227
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass186,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    186,158 miles
    Test number
    789937968046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail186,158 miles (+1,631)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,158 miles
    Test number
    944321308505
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass184,527 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    184,527 miles
    Test number
    466571470358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass180,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    180,284 miles
    Test number
    401539479978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail180,284 miles (+5,249)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,284 miles
    Test number
    347353251566
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass175,035 miles (+5,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    175,035 miles
    Test number
    678526230759
    • AdvisoryAdvise handbrake close to rivers seat
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear shock cowlings

  17. Pass169,622 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    169,622 miles
    Test number
    107357015050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail169,620 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,620 miles
    Test number
    539364315092
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T555 BUC

Does T555 BUC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T555 BUC expired on 29 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T555 BUC?
The MOT on T555 BUC expired on 29 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T555 BUC done?
T555 BUC was recorded at 231,404 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2025, an average of 5,815 miles a year.
Has T555 BUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 BUC has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T555 BUC 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 BUC find?
T555 BUC passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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