Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc
T555 DLNMOT history
T555 DLN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 267,420 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 267,420 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,832 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T555 DLN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 28 Nov 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T555 DLN was last recorded at 267,420 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 6,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 260,533 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,887 miles
- Average per year
- 6,832 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 267,420 miles
- 2024 – 260,533 miles
- 2023 – 251,606 miles
- 2022 – 243,907 miles
- 2021 – 240,426 miles
- 2020 – 238,196 miles
- 2019 – 235,195 miles
- 2018 – 231,296 miles
- 2017 – 227,681 miles
- 2016 – 224,524 miles
- 2015 – 221,209 miles
- 2014 – 219,026 miles
- 2013 – 209,289 miles
- 2012 – 206,721 miles
- 2011 – 200,609 miles
- 2010 – 194,456 miles
- 2009 – 184,452 miles
- 2008 – 175,742 miles
- 2007 – 169,577 miles
- 2006 – 137,076 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass267,420 miles
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front discs and pads in poor condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cut in side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Exhaust in poor condition but not blowing yet
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass267,420 miles (+6,887)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 267,420 miles
- Test number
- 989884050410
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass260,533 miles (+8,927)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 260,533 miles
- Test number
- 263015027945
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass251,606 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 251,606 miles
- Test number
- 380827404505
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack arms have slight play. (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail251,606 miles (+7,699)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,606 miles
- Test number
- 995857353776
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack arms have slight play. (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass243,907 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 243,907 miles
- Test number
- 642714095914
- AdvisoryCentral Heatshield insecure.
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre/rear corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail243,906 miles (+3,480)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,906 miles
- Test number
- 477054775363
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Heatshield insecure.
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre/rear corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass240,426 miles (+2,230)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 240,426 miles
- Test number
- 292749496273
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass238,196 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 238,196 miles
- Test number
- 590762278118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail238,188 miles (+2,993)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,188 miles
- Test number
- 215222875107
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass235,195 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 235,195 miles
- Test number
- 658092264813
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail235,192 miles (+3,896)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,192 miles
- Test number
- 687823360975
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass231,296 miles (+23)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 231,296 miles
- Test number
- 954100926189
- AdvisoryFront discs and pads in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition but not blowing yet
Fail231,273 miles (+3,592)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,273 miles
- Test number
- 204612177402
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront discs and pads in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition but not blowing yet
Pass227,681 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 227,681 miles
- Test number
- 203770118711
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail227,676 miles (+3,152)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,676 miles
- Test number
- 949185271990
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass224,524 miles (+3,315)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 224,524 miles
- Test number
- 943366766291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,209 miles (+2,183)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 221,209 miles
- Test number
- 787955304866
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass219,026 miles (+9,737)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 219,026 miles
- Test number
- 338122614332
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCentre silencer outer casing corroded
Pass209,289 miles (+48)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 209,289 miles
- Test number
- 957242323320
- NoteCentre silencer outer casing corroded
Fail209,241 miles (+2,520)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,241 miles
- Test number
- 427440223457
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteCentre silencer outer casing corroded
Pass206,721 miles (+6,112)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 206,721 miles
- Test number
- 275272522372
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre exhaust outer casing corroded
Pass200,609 miles (+6,153)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 200,609 miles
- Test number
- 867043621380
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass194,456 miles (+10,004)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 194,456 miles
- Test number
- 654127610381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass184,452 miles (+8,710)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 184,452 miles
- Test number
- 841551219378
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass175,742 miles (+6,165)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 175,742 miles
- Test number
- 431407128486
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Pass169,577 miles (+32,501)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 169,577 miles
- Test number
- 484981527439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 137,076 miles
- Test number
- 173245006341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,076 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,076 miles
- Test number
- 273475006370
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteDash yellow brake warning light on
Questions about T555 DLN
- Does T555 DLN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 DLN is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T555 DLN?
- The MOT on T555 DLN is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T555 DLN done?
- T555 DLN was recorded at 267,420 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 6,832 miles a year.
- Has T555 DLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T555 DLN has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on T555 DLN 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 DLN find?
- T555 DLN passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened.
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