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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T555 GOVMOT history

T555 GOV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 196,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
196,829 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 GOV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 GOV was last recorded at 196,829 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 11,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,225 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
11,604 miles
Average per year
11,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,829 miles
  • 2025 – 185,225 miles
  • 2024 – 172,582 miles
  • 2023 – 159,126 miles
  • 2022 – 151,900 miles
  • 2021 – 145,709 miles
  • 2020 – 137,091 miles
  • 2019 – 126,510 miles
  • 2018 – 115,760 miles
  • 2017 – 98,522 miles
  • 2016 – 82,596 miles
  • 2015 – 82,557 miles
  • 2014 – 71,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,829 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • 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 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,829 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    196,829 miles
    Test number
    547563547299
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail196,829 miles (+11,604)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,829 miles
    Test number
    998997540705
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass185,225 miles (+12,643)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    185,225 miles
    Test number
    643913564159
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,582 miles (+13,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    172,582 miles
    Test number
    562397601861
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,126 miles (+133)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    159,126 miles
    Test number
    331164091413
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail158,993 miles (+7,093)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,993 miles
    Test number
    643610982717
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass151,900 miles (+297)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    151,900 miles
    Test number
    542363111572
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail151,603 miles (+5,894)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,603 miles
    Test number
    236692512538
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass145,709 miles (+393)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    145,709 miles
    Test number
    860064644532
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

  10. Fail145,316 miles (+8,225)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,316 miles
    Test number
    864143812966
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

  11. Pass137,091 miles (+10,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    137,091 miles
    Test number
    198395304884
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass126,510 miles (+215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    126,510 miles
    Test number
    919822050901
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail126,295 miles (+10,535)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,295 miles
    Test number
    643587226993
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass115,760 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,760 miles
    Test number
    243376125562
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySRS LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE

  15. Fail115,746 miles (+17,224)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,746 miles
    Test number
    228989004950
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass98,522 miles (+15,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    98,522 miles
    Test number
    361506984514
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both change soon (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,596 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,596 miles
    Test number
    223501989724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,557 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,557 miles
    Test number
    755958863226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,281 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,281 miles
    Test number
    238060775033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEMISSIONS TOO LOW TO REGISTER (DPF) FITTED.
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Fail82,281 miles (+10,495)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,281 miles
    Test number
    938359465064
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEMISSIONS TOO LOW TO REGISTER (DPF) FITTED.
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass71,786 miles (+7,544)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,786 miles
    Test number
    697217924207
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts to tread but cant see cords

  22. Fail64,242 miles1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,242 miles
    Test number
    687102994051
    • DangerousOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T555 GOV

Does T555 GOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 GOV is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 GOV?
The MOT on T555 GOV is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 GOV done?
T555 GOV was recorded at 196,829 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 11,049 miles a year.
Has T555 GOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 GOV has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 GOV 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 GOV find?
T555 GOV passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 5 more.

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