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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T555 JHLMOT history

T555 JHL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 324,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
324,219 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
12,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 JHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 JHL was last recorded at 324,219 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 5,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
319,062 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,157 miles
Average per year
12,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 324,219 miles
  • 2025 – 319,062 miles
  • 2024 – 315,961 miles
  • 2023 – 311,327 miles
  • 2022 – 308,054 miles
  • 2020 – 300,255 miles
  • 2019 – 294,999 miles
  • 2018 – 283,120 miles
  • 2017 – 267,447 miles
  • 2016 – 250,342 miles
  • 2015 – 242,769 miles
  • 2014 – 234,387 miles
  • 2013 – 228,548 miles
  • 2012 – 215,779 miles
  • 2011 – 196,398 miles
  • 2010 – 168,974 miles
  • 2009 – 141,972 miles
  • 2008 – 111,539 miles
  • 2007 – 86,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass324,219 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass324,219 miles (+5,157)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    324,219 miles
    Test number
    337694865155
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass319,062 miles (+3,101)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    319,062 miles
    Test number
    732406513180
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass315,961 miles (+4,634)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    315,961 miles
    Test number
    828774960737
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass311,327 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    311,327 miles
    Test number
    780003228943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass308,054 miles (+7,799)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    308,054 miles
    Test number
    308710698002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass300,255 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    300,255 miles
    Test number
    640941846613
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under bonnet slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower outer sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre/rear exhaust boxes slight corrosion

  7. Fail300,247 miles (+5,248)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,247 miles
    Test number
    974257897781
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust boxes corrosion to outer casings
    • AdvisoryFront tyres nearside/offside starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner slight corrosion under bonnet
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower outer siil slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass294,999 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    294,999 miles
    Test number
    859241666214
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Not seriously reducing light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Not seriously reducing light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre and rear silencer outer skins corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded and perforated but not within a prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail294,999 miles (+11,879)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    294,999 miles
    Test number
    470490261768
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Not seriously reducing light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Not seriously reducing light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose Centre and rear silencer outer skins corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded and perforated but not within a prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass283,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    283,120 miles
    Test number
    245065189529
    • AdvisoryFront Lower arm rear bushes initial wear
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  11. Fail283,120 miles (+15,673)2 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,120 miles
    Test number
    381157240953
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower arm rear bushes initial wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Pass267,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    267,447 miles
    Test number
    440469325878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail267,447 miles (+17,105)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,447 miles
    Test number
    469158722705
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass250,342 miles (+7,573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    250,342 miles
    Test number
    102901341357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass242,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    242,769 miles
    Test number
    507534989165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail242,769 miles (+8,382)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,769 miles
    Test number
    213713104217
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass234,387 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    234,387 miles
    Test number
    568433834275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass228,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    228,548 miles
    Test number
    366356033452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail228,548 miles (+12,769)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,548 miles
    Test number
    629043033266
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Fail215,779 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,779 miles
    Test number
    399662742455
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass215,779 miles (+19,381)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    215,779 miles
    Test number
    705382142222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass196,398 miles (+27,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    196,398 miles
    Test number
    598639871231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass168,974 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    168,974 miles
    Test number
    382991380498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s and n/s wipers split

  24. Fail168,974 miles (+27,002)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,974 miles
    Test number
    103063470275
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteO/s and n/s wipers split

  25. Pass141,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    141,972 miles
    Test number
    801017569245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail141,972 miles (+30,433)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,972 miles
    Test number
    680727169264
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass111,539 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    111,539 miles
    Test number
    560276568296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail111,479 miles (+25,371)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,479 miles
    Test number
    482334868220
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass86,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    86,108 miles
    Test number
    353304467272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 JHL

Does T555 JHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 JHL is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 JHL?
The MOT on T555 JHL is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 JHL done?
T555 JHL was recorded at 324,219 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 12,826 miles a year.
Has T555 JHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 JHL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T555 JHL 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 JHL find?
T555 JHL passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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