
Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T555 DLHMOT history
T555 DLH is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 184,118 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 May 2027
- Mileage
- 184,118 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,668 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T555 DLH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T555 DLH was last recorded at 184,118 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 5,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 178,853 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,265 miles
- Average per year
- 9,668 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,118 miles
- 2025 – 178,853 miles
- 2024 – 171,388 miles
- 2023 – 156,992 miles
- 2022 – 144,575 miles
- 2021 – 138,198 miles
- 2019 – 123,930 miles
- 2017 – 106,544 miles
- 2016 – 97,228 miles
- 2015 – 85,932 miles
- 2014 – 70,790 miles
- 2013 – 52,442 miles
- 2012 – 39,995 miles
- 2011 – 31,578 miles
- 2010 – 22,106 miles
- 2009 – 16,099 miles
- 2008 – 10,980 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,118 miles (+5,265)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2027
- Odometer
- 184,118 miles
- Test number
- 806259392774
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass178,853 miles (+7,465)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2026
- Odometer
- 178,853 miles
- Test number
- 949428695101
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass171,388 miles (+14,396)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2025
- Odometer
- 171,388 miles
- Test number
- 786222229075
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass156,992 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 156,992 miles
- Test number
- 884210480735
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer cover loose/corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail156,990 miles (+2)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,990 miles
- Test number
- 873575022993
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust outer cover loose/corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad wear light on
Fail156,988 miles (+12,413)12 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,988 miles
- Test number
- 291123434634
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed smoke from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass144,575 miles (+6,377)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 144,575 miles
- Test number
- 716549973319
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass138,198 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 138,198 miles
- Test number
- 408817131870
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms heavily corroded
Fail138,189 miles (+14,259)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,189 miles
- Test number
- 516475443762
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryRear suspension arms heavily corroded
Pass123,930 miles (+49)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 123,930 miles
- Test number
- 473153842603
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail123,881 miles (+17,337)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,881 miles
- Test number
- 341634773912
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass106,544 miles (+9,316)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 106,544 miles
- Test number
- 229848559655
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,228 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 97,228 miles
- Test number
- 938733327847
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear cluster cracked
Fail97,221 miles (+11,289)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,221 miles
- Test number
- 453613598079
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Inner 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing x3 (5.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre wall damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear cluster cracked
Pass85,932 miles (+15,142)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 85,932 miles
- Test number
- 565154495286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,790 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 70,790 miles
- Test number
- 376256674495
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail70,787 miles (+18,345)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,787 miles
- Test number
- 885352564204
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass52,442 miles (+12,447)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 52,442 miles
- Test number
- 375008353198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,995 miles (+8,417)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 39,995 miles
- Test number
- 716363152156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,578 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,578 miles
- Test number
- 299826641155
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteO/s/f wheeltrim missing
Pass31,578 miles (+9,472)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 31,578 miles
- Test number
- 527636341177
- NoteO/s/f wheeltrim missing
Pass22,106 miles (+6,007)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 22,106 miles
- Test number
- 793309640171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,099 miles (+5,119)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 16,099 miles
- Test number
- 690213059100
- NoteRear brake pads are 60% worn
Pass10,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 10,980 miles
- Test number
- 894668748101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T555 DLH
- Does T555 DLH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 DLH is valid until 10 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T555 DLH?
- The MOT on T555 DLH is valid until 10 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 DLH done?
- T555 DLH was recorded at 184,118 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 9,668 miles a year.
- Has T555 DLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T555 DLH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T555 DLH 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 DLH find?
- T555 DLH passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.
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