Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc
T555 ELMMOT history
T555 ELM is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,552 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 91,552 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,782 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T555 ELM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 17 Dec 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T555 ELM was last recorded at 91,552 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 2,386 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,166 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,386 miles
- Average per year
- 3,782 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,552 miles
- 2025 – 89,166 miles
- 2024 – 86,125 miles
- 2023 – 83,246 miles
- 2022 – 80,578 miles
- 2021 – 77,453 miles
- 2020 – 74,635 miles
- 2019 – 68,513 miles
- 2018 – 67,735 miles
- 2017 – 64,227 miles
- 2016 – 58,518 miles
- 2015 – 52,853 miles
- 2014 – 47,950 miles
- 2013 – 43,390 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,552 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Slight movement in both front suspension arm bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,552 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 91,552 miles
- Test number
- 673329173120
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail91,551 miles (+2,385)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,551 miles
- Test number
- 699022155528
- MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective Sensor wire broken (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass89,166 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 89,166 miles
- Test number
- 795404662902
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail89,165 miles (+3,040)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,165 miles
- Test number
- 772340662140
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass86,125 miles (+9)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 86,125 miles
- Test number
- 400822265786
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisorySlight movement in both front suspension arm bushes
Fail86,116 miles (+2,870)1 dangerous10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,116 miles
- Test number
- 417281783366
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisorySlight movement in both front suspension arm bushes
Pass83,246 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 83,246 miles
- Test number
- 788863994459
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisorySigns that front tyres rubbing on full lock
Fail83,244 miles (+2,666)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,244 miles
- Test number
- 626738966137
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisorySigns that front tyres rubbing on full lock
Pass80,578 miles (+3,125)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 80,578 miles
- Test number
- 805934000221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,453 miles (+97)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 77,453 miles
- Test number
- 454580284581
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail77,356 miles (+2,721)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,356 miles
- Test number
- 961756203980
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass74,635 miles (+307)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 74,635 miles
- Test number
- 796511294482
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat missing not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Fail74,328 miles (+5,815)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,328 miles
- Test number
- 613441381148
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat missing not allowing full inspection of seat belt
Pass68,513 miles (+778)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 68,513 miles
- Test number
- 229399485188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,735 miles (+3,508)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 67,735 miles
- Test number
- 109014315857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,227 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 64,227 miles
- Test number
- 146625416915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,227 miles (+5,709)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,227 miles
- Test number
- 174600590165
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Pass58,518 miles (+5,665)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 58,518 miles
- Test number
- 184758275292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,853 miles (+4,903)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 52,853 miles
- Test number
- 657675950389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,950 miles (+4,560)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 47,950 miles
- Test number
- 707671534396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 43,390 miles
- Test number
- 318494943397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T555 ELM
- Does T555 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 ELM is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T555 ELM?
- The MOT on T555 ELM is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T555 ELM done?
- T555 ELM was recorded at 91,552 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 3,782 miles a year.
- Has T555 ELM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T555 ELM has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T555 ELM 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 ELM find?
- T555 ELM passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test.
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