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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T555 HLDMOT history

T555 HLD is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,652 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 HLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 HLD was last recorded at 137,652 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,126 miles · 7 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
526 miles
Average per year
5,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,652 miles
  • 2025 – 135,899 miles
  • 2024 – 133,325 miles
  • 2022 – 132,013 miles
  • 2021 – 130,173 miles
  • 2020 – 129,067 miles
  • 2019 – 119,910 miles
  • 2018 – 112,175 miles
  • 2017 – 106,757 miles
  • 2016 – 101,790 miles
  • 2015 – 95,360 miles
  • 2014 – 89,766 miles
  • 2013 – 83,628 miles
  • 2012 – 63,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,652 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement early attention required.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,652 miles (+526)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,652 miles
    Test number
    871422876357
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded
  2. Fail137,126 miles (+1,227)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,126 miles
    Test number
    697619563929
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded
  3. Pass135,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    135,899 miles
    Test number
    876782200158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,899 miles (+2,574)2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,899 miles
    Test number
    367905789233
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass133,325 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    133,325 miles
    Test number
    194943895723
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement early attention required. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnable to view or check all components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers.
  6. Fail133,325 miles (+1)1 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,325 miles
    Test number
    460854817797
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement early attention required. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnable to view or check all components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers.
  7. Fail133,324 miles (+1,311)3 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,324 miles
    Test number
    942371010654
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement early attention required. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnable to view or check all components underside of vehicle due too plastic covers.
  8. Pass132,013 miles (+1,840)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,013 miles
    Test number
    811656091788
    • Advisory0/s/r bumper damaged./ unable to some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted]
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass130,173 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,173 miles
    Test number
    361160914410
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted]
  10. Fail130,173 miles (+1,106)1 repaired4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,173 miles
    Test number
    197462189919
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check some components underside of vehicle.[covers fitted]
  11. Pass129,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,067 miles
    Test number
    783162518498
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail129,067 miles (+9,157)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,067 miles
    Test number
    976129724872
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass119,910 miles (+7,735)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    119,910 miles
    Test number
    785550039822
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in tyre both tyres
  14. Pass112,175 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    112,175 miles
    Test number
    345440086510
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Fail112,175 miles (+5,418)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,175 miles
    Test number
    310341707545
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass106,757 miles (+4,967)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,757 miles
    Test number
    413508569333
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)
  17. Pass101,790 miles (+6,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,790 miles
    Test number
    916198869810
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Offside rear shocker outer skin corroded (2.7.2a)
  18. Pass95,360 miles (+5,594)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,360 miles
    Test number
    308536015007
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail89,766 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,766 miles
    Test number
    218873424087
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass89,766 miles (+6,138)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,766 miles
    Test number
    776903824053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,628 miles (+20,098)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,628 miles
    Test number
    599416753186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,530 miles
    Test number
    278191172105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 HLD

Does T555 HLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 HLD is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 HLD?
The MOT on T555 HLD is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 HLD done?
T555 HLD was recorded at 137,652 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,395 miles a year.
Has T555 HLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 HLD has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 HLD 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 HLD find?
T555 HLD passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear coil spring corroded; centre exhaust box corroded.

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