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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T555 EJLMOT history

T555 EJL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 175,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
175,908 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 EJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 EJL was last recorded at 175,908 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 2,988 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,920 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,988 miles
Average per year
9,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,908 miles
  • 2024 – 172,920 miles
  • 2023 – 171,055 miles
  • 2022 – 167,789 miles
  • 2021 – 163,286 miles
  • 2020 – 145,519 miles
  • 2019 – 128,883 miles
  • 2018 – 114,861 miles
  • 2017 – 97,916 miles
  • 2016 – 85,790 miles
  • 2015 – 77,854 miles
  • 2014 – 67,375 miles
  • 2013 – 58,342 miles
  • 2012 – 50,733 miles
  • 2011 – 41,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,908 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre soft/low on pressure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill ahead of rear suspension arm mount

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,908 miles (+2,988)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    175,908 miles
    Test number
    340160352385
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass172,920 miles (+1,865)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    172,920 miles
    Test number
    806342434206
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded

  3. Pass171,055 miles (+3,266)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    171,055 miles
    Test number
    939242696639
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass167,789 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    167,789 miles
    Test number
    127970050294
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre soft/low on pressure

  5. Fail167,789 miles (+4,503)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,789 miles
    Test number
    433739675591
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre soft/low on pressure

  6. Pass163,286 miles (+17,767)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    163,286 miles
    Test number
    259391263860
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering operation noisy
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen

  7. Pass145,519 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,519 miles
    Test number
    862729417361
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail145,519 miles2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,519 miles
    Test number
    737922225555
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill ahead of rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail145,519 miles (+16,636)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,519 miles
    Test number
    604026603560
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill ahead of rear suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass128,883 miles (+14,022)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,883 miles
    Test number
    582802011803
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS HEAVILY WORN >>> NEW ADVISED WITH PADS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin REAR, ESP O/S REAR INNER 1.5mm >>> REQUIRED ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT EDGE WEAR (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass114,861 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,861 miles
    Test number
    941475314471
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres getting low on tread 2.5 - 4mm
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  12. Fail114,861 miles (+16,945)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,861 miles
    Test number
    792839178730
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner tyre wall cut but not deep enough to reach the cords
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres getting low on tread 2.5 - 4mm
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some testable items

  13. Pass97,916 miles (+12,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    97,916 miles
    Test number
    908597481706
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass85,790 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,790 miles
    Test number
    948614089931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,854 miles
    Test number
    178898135118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,854 miles (+10,479)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,854 miles
    Test number
    579968135144
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass67,375 miles (+9,033)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,375 miles
    Test number
    586219944152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,342 miles (+7,609)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,342 miles
    Test number
    286124053180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,733 miles (+9,068)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,733 miles
    Test number
    197144862194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,665 miles
    Test number
    986517151153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  21. Fail41,665 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,665 miles
    Test number
    218847051417
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Questions about T555 EJL

Does T555 EJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 EJL is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T555 EJL?
The MOT on T555 EJL is valid until 28 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 EJL done?
T555 EJL was recorded at 175,908 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 9,229 miles a year.
Has T555 EJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 EJL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T555 EJL 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 EJL find?
T555 EJL passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust centre box corroded; rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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