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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T555 COGMOT history

T555 COG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 146,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,401 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 COG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 COG was last recorded at 146,401 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 2,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2018: 110,358 miles, lower than 110,448 miles on 12 Jun 2017.

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
144,286 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,115 miles
Average per year
5,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,401 miles
  • 2025 – 144,286 miles
  • 2024 – 141,105 miles
  • 2023 – 137,459 miles
  • 2022 – 133,110 miles
  • 2021 – 129,254 miles
  • 2020 – 122,995 miles
  • 2019 – 117,896 miles
  • 2018 – 110,358 miles
  • 2017 – 110,448 miles
  • 2016 – 102,335 miles
  • 2015 – 96,633 miles
  • 2014 – 88,479 miles
  • 2013 – 82,085 miles
  • 2012 – 68,194 miles
  • 2011 – 59,959 miles
  • 2010 – 52,393 miles
  • 2009 – 43,194 miles
  • 2008 – 38,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,401 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Pipe Rubbing On Roll Bar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,401 miles (+2,115)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,401 miles
    Test number
    549429447220
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass144,286 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    144,286 miles
    Test number
    511115067948
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Pipe Rubbing On Roll Bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail144,284 miles (+3,179)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,284 miles
    Test number
    614803853514
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Pipe Rubbing On Roll Bar (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,105 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    141,105 miles
    Test number
    979366872386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,459 miles (+51)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    137,459 miles
    Test number
    223349252602
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to get a EOBD reading for Emissions revs

  6. Fail137,408 miles (+4,298)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,408 miles
    Test number
    849778120905
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped beam bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to get a EOBD reading for Emissions revs

  7. Pass133,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,110 miles
    Test number
    792723663003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,104 miles (+3,850)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,104 miles
    Test number
    747118613040
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,254 miles (+305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,254 miles
    Test number
    111758557253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective outer skin fouling heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail128,949 miles (+5,954)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,949 miles
    Test number
    316086400691
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective outer skin fouling heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass122,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,995 miles
    Test number
    543993816701
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box poor condition

  12. Fail122,995 miles (+5,099)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,995 miles
    Test number
    113826989768
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box poor condition

  13. Pass117,896 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,896 miles
    Test number
    994009771338
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear back box poor condition

  14. Fail117,896 miles (+7,538)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,896 miles
    Test number
    586962105994
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear back box poor condition

  15. Pass110,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,358 miles
    Test number
    853554096092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail110,358 miles (-90)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,358 miles
    Test number
    482662971173
    • FailureAnti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass110,448 miles (+5,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,448 miles
    Test number
    829425367068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail104,969 miles (+2,634)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,969 miles
    Test number
    237694465668
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass102,335 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,335 miles
    Test number
    375565255634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,633 miles (+8,154)13 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,633 miles
    Test number
    295055085490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsr tyre cracks in between tread blocks
    • NoteOsr tyre cracks in between tread blocks

  21. Pass88,479 miles (+6,394)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,479 miles
    Test number
    957374264146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,085 miles (+13,891)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,085 miles
    Test number
    286666873181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,194 miles (+8,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,194 miles
    Test number
    619081652121
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass59,959 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    456664471100
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAuxillary drive belt noisy

  25. Fail59,959 miles (+7,566)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    216384171496
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteAuxillary drive belt noisy

  26. Pass52,393 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,393 miles
    Test number
    772991160105
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front wheeltrim damaged and has sharp edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

  27. Fail52,393 miles (+9,199)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,393 miles
    Test number
    391481960100
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front wheeltrim damaged and has sharp edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

  28. Pass43,194 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,194 miles
    Test number
    741053469102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged
    • NotePower steering pipe mounting bracket broken

  29. Fail43,194 miles (+4,767)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,194 miles
    Test number
    931433169188
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged
    • NotePower steering pipe mounting bracket broken

  30. Pass38,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    594910808190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail38,427 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,427 miles
    Test number
    684950508111
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T555 COG

Does T555 COG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 COG is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 COG?
The MOT on T555 COG is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 COG done?
T555 COG was recorded at 146,401 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 5,940 miles a year.
Has T555 COG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 COG has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T555 COG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T555 COG find?
T555 COG passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; brake hose slightly deteriorated all; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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