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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T555 GKBMOT history

T555 GKB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 197,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2026
Mileage
197,625 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 GKB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 GKB was last recorded at 197,625 miles on 18 Apr 2025, 7,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2013: 11,545 miles, lower than 80,644 miles on 4 Jul 2012.

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
189,971 miles · 29 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,654 miles
Average per year
10,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,625 miles
  • 2024 – 189,971 miles
  • 2023 – 183,415 miles
  • 2021 – 174,298 miles
  • 2020 – 169,831 miles
  • 2019 – 165,717 miles
  • 2018 – 160,813 miles
  • 2017 – 151,908 miles
  • 2016 – 143,541 miles
  • 2015 – 141,007 miles
  • 2014 – 140,986 miles
  • 2013 – 11,545 miles
  • 2012 – 80,644 miles
  • 2011 – 56,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,625 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,625 miles (+7,654)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    197,625 miles
    Test number
    196851091431
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass189,971 miles (+6,556)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    189,971 miles
    Test number
    399158505001
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass183,415 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,415 miles
    Test number
    723471571070
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail183,398 miles (+9,100)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,398 miles
    Test number
    773194415687
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass174,298 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    174,298 miles
    Test number
    672044811102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail174,296 miles (+4,465)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,296 miles
    Test number
    994097762425
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass169,831 miles (+4,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,831 miles
    Test number
    247776532630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass165,717 miles (+4,904)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,717 miles
    Test number
    490350144040
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass160,813 miles (+8,905)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    160,813 miles
    Test number
    639554937654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    151,908 miles
    Test number
    171082541887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail151,908 miles (+8,367)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,908 miles
    Test number
    260923761323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass143,541 miles (+2,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    143,541 miles
    Test number
    828346361566
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall perished

  13. Pass141,007 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    141,007 miles
    Test number
    375866345209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    140,986 miles
    Test number
    595589514256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail140,986 miles (+129,441)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,986 miles
    Test number
    936918314259
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass11,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    11,545 miles
    Test number
    677111093140
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  17. Fail11,545 miles (-69,099)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,545 miles
    Test number
    756339083145
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  18. Pass80,644 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,644 miles
    Test number
    369146682111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail80,644 miles (+24,257)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,644 miles
    Test number
    947796882187
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass56,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,387 miles
    Test number
    409312581168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,387 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,387 miles
    Test number
    825671981151
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteO/s/f drive shaft boot contaminated with oil
    • NoteO/s/f steering rack boot contamiated with oil
    • NoteTurbo leaking

Questions about T555 GKB

Does T555 GKB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T555 GKB expired on 17 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T555 GKB?
The MOT on T555 GKB expired on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T555 GKB done?
T555 GKB was recorded at 197,625 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2025, an average of 10,234 miles a year.
Has T555 GKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 GKB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T555 GKB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T555 GKB find?
T555 GKB passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four.

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