Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T555 DLWMOT history

T555 DLW is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 247,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
247,337 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,400 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for T555 DLW in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
T555 DLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 DLW was last recorded at 247,337 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 9,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,228 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,109 miles
Average per year
14,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 247,337 miles
  • 2025 – 238,228 miles
  • 2024 – 230,995 miles
  • 2023 – 221,523 miles
  • 2022 – 212,789 miles
  • 2021 – 201,697 miles
  • 2020 – 192,427 miles
  • 2019 – 182,695 miles
  • 2018 – 156,978 miles
  • 2017 – 125,758 miles
  • 2016 – 95,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,337 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scored (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,337 miles (+9,109)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    247,337 miles
    Test number
    850860540572
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scored (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass238,228 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    238,228 miles
    Test number
    587927532620
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. Fail238,228 miles (+7,233)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,228 miles
    Test number
    594181418205
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Pass230,995 miles (+24)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    230,995 miles
    Test number
    618829917771
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail230,971 miles (+9,448)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,971 miles
    Test number
    883240100369
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass221,523 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    221,523 miles
    Test number
    485898590583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail221,523 miles (+8,734)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,523 miles
    Test number
    620605459438
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass212,789 miles (+11,092)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    212,789 miles
    Test number
    806320873702
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  9. Pass201,697 miles (+9,270)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    201,697 miles
    Test number
    873747207553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass192,427 miles (+9,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    192,427 miles
    Test number
    827744061340
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass182,695 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    182,695 miles
    Test number
    742059477230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail182,690 miles (+25,712)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,690 miles
    Test number
    400890229648
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass156,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    156,978 miles
    Test number
    970338721222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail156,978 miles (+31,220)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,978 miles
    Test number
    938382047039
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass125,758 miles (+30,010)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,758 miles
    Test number
    918725853950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,748 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,748 miles
    Test number
    147906508028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,746 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,746 miles
    Test number
    214608237393
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T555 DLW

Does T555 DLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 DLW is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 DLW?
The MOT on T555 DLW is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 DLW done?
T555 DLW was recorded at 247,337 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 14,400 miles a year.
Has T555 DLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 DLW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T555 DLW 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 DLW find?
T555 DLW passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scored, and 1 more.

Browse all T555D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.