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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T555 JLEMOT history

T555 JLE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 295,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
295,676 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 JLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 JLE was last recorded at 295,676 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 9,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
285,750 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,926 miles
Average per year
11,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 295,676 miles
  • 2025 – 285,750 miles
  • 2024 – 282,351 miles
  • 2022 – 271,770 miles
  • 2021 – 261,779 miles
  • 2020 – 259,516 miles
  • 2019 – 257,757 miles
  • 2018 – 257,465 miles
  • 2017 – 255,019 miles
  • 2016 – 250,412 miles
  • 2014 – 233,512 miles
  • 2013 – 215,739 miles
  • 2012 – 181,746 miles
  • 2011 – 153,741 miles
  • 2009 – 117,396 miles
  • 2008 – 86,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass295,676 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass295,676 miles (+9,926)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    295,676 miles
    Test number
    589603504789
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass285,750 miles (+3,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    285,750 miles
    Test number
    633204294205
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on underside of vehicle
  3. Pass282,351 miles (+10,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    282,351 miles
    Test number
    541139228254
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Suspect handbrake cables (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass271,770 miles (+9,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    271,770 miles
    Test number
    389609850615
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass261,779 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    261,779 miles
    Test number
    927853546188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass259,516 miles (+1,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    259,516 miles
    Test number
    261067476447
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass257,757 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    257,757 miles
    Test number
    699567334815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass257,465 miles (+2,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    257,465 miles
    Test number
    771573020327
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass255,019 miles (+4,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    255,019 miles
    Test number
    730167932286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass250,412 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    250,412 miles
    Test number
    280032456329
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Fail250,408 miles (+16,896)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,408 miles
    Test number
    244119482159
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass233,512 miles (+17,773)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    233,512 miles
    Test number
    868624294216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass215,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    215,739 miles
    Test number
    815598123204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail215,739 miles (+2,314)11 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,739 miles
    Test number
    448237923220
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrive belt damaged and badly worn
  15. Fail213,425 miles (+31,679)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,425 miles
    Test number
    538269273179
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash
    • NoteOil leak on engine
  16. Fail181,746 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,746 miles
    Test number
    156437542137
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
  17. Pass181,746 miles (+1,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    181,746 miles
    Test number
    277197542141
    • 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)
  18. Fail180,652 miles (+26,911)1 dangerous9 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,652 miles
    Test number
    215603942172
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass153,741 miles (+36,345)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    153,741 miles
    Test number
    405700141073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,396 miles (+30,514)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    117,396 miles
    Test number
    384659599255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass86,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,882 miles
    Test number
    324836948296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 JLE

Does T555 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 JLE is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 JLE?
The MOT on T555 JLE is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 JLE done?
T555 JLE was recorded at 295,676 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 11,760 miles a year.
Has T555 JLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 JLE has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on T555 JLE 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 JLE find?
T555 JLE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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