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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T555 DPBMOT history

T555 DPB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 148,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
148,890 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 DPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 DPB was last recorded at 148,890 miles on 7 May 2026, 3,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2015: 10,696 miles, lower than 104,234 miles on 14 Feb 2014.

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
145,562 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,328 miles
Average per year
5,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,890 miles
  • 2025 – 145,562 miles
  • 2022 – 144,269 miles
  • 2021 – 140,154 miles
  • 2020 – 138,968 miles
  • 2019 – 131,950 miles
  • 2018 – 125,179 miles
  • 2017 – 120,624 miles
  • 2016 – 115,302 miles
  • 2015 – 10,696 miles
  • 2014 – 104,234 miles
  • 2013 – 91,938 miles
  • 2012 – 80,609 miles
  • 2010 – 69,858 miles
  • 2009 – 60,963 miles
  • 2008 – 52,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,890 miles
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,890 miles (+3,328)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,890 miles
    Test number
    515590986031
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass145,562 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,562 miles
    Test number
    112865540743
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light Len’s cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail145,562 miles (+1,293)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,562 miles
    Test number
    755381574481
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light Len’s cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass144,269 miles (+45)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    144,269 miles
    Test number
    671951468917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail144,224 miles (+4,070)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,224 miles
    Test number
    877588058299
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,154 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,154 miles
    Test number
    237216599875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,968 miles (+271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    138,968 miles
    Test number
    720942949233
    • 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))

  8. Fail138,697 miles (+6,747)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,697 miles
    Test number
    991362790125
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass131,950 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,950 miles
    Test number
    661055983047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel repair welded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges/close legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail131,909 miles (+6,730)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,909 miles
    Test number
    863659903485
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges/close legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass125,179 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    125,179 miles
    Test number
    797075312546
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail125,085 miles (+4,461)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,085 miles
    Test number
    507708546491
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass120,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,624 miles
    Test number
    869052144421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail120,619 miles (+5,317)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,619 miles
    Test number
    357595550088
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass115,302 miles (+104,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,302 miles
    Test number
    533545471184
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass10,696 miles (-93,538)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    10,696 miles
    Test number
    837672655041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,234 miles (+12,296)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,234 miles
    Test number
    159975444017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,938 miles (+11,329)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,938 miles
    Test number
    207589033027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass80,609 miles (+10,751)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,609 miles
    Test number
    275021532061
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall damaged
    • NoteNearside rear suspension spring tail broken
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a slight air leak.
    • NoteTurbo charger leaking oil.

  20. Pass69,858 miles (+8,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,858 miles
    Test number
    231400040321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass60,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,963 miles
    Test number
    721968739332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,963 miles (+8,869)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,963 miles
    Test number
    921548239353
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light "ON"

  23. Pass52,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,094 miles
    Test number
    951788938398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,094 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,094 miles
    Test number
    470898638407
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about T555 DPB

Does T555 DPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 DPB is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 DPB?
The MOT on T555 DPB is valid until 6 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 DPB done?
T555 DPB was recorded at 148,890 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,555 miles a year.
Has T555 DPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 DPB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T555 DPB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T555 DPB find?
T555 DPB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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