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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass184,118 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass138,198 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    138,198 miles
    Test number
    408817131870
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms heavily corroded
  9. 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
  10. Pass123,930 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,930 miles
    Test number
    473153842603
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass85,932 miles (+15,142)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    85,932 miles
    Test number
    565154495286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass52,442 miles (+12,447)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    52,442 miles
    Test number
    375008353198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,995 miles (+8,417)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,995 miles
    Test number
    716363152156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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
  21. Pass31,578 miles (+9,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,578 miles
    Test number
    527636341177
    • NoteO/s/f wheeltrim missing
  22. Pass22,106 miles (+6,007)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,106 miles
    Test number
    793309640171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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
  24. 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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