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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T555 LELMOT history

T555 LEL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 195,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
195,059 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 LEL
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
14 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 LEL was last recorded at 195,059 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,734 miles · 21 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
325 miles
Average per year
8,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,059 miles
  • 2022 – 194,734 miles
  • 2021 – 194,005 miles
  • 2018 – 192,342 miles
  • 2017 – 188,842 miles
  • 2015 – 170,508 miles
  • 2014 – 155,641 miles
  • 2013 – 137,665 miles
  • 2012 – 119,050 miles
  • 2011 – 102,877 miles
  • 2010 – 83,752 miles
  • 2009 – 58,336 miles
  • 2008 – 46,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,059 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,059 miles (+325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    195,059 miles
    Test number
    793994845550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass194,734 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    194,734 miles
    Test number
    293720747496
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail194,732 miles (+727)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,732 miles
    Test number
    845129397208
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass194,005 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    194,005 miles
    Test number
    544242633777
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail194,004 miles (+1,662)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,004 miles
    Test number
    665103756177
    • MajorDrive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorDriver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass192,342 miles (+3,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    192,342 miles
    Test number
    413656886861
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass188,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    188,842 miles
    Test number
    136439311654
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail188,842 miles (+18,334)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,842 miles
    Test number
    702009844802
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass170,508 miles (+14,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    170,508 miles
    Test number
    424052927047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass155,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    155,641 miles
    Test number
    318724004364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail155,641 miles (+17,976)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,641 miles
    Test number
    405813004423
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass137,665 miles (+18,615)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    137,665 miles
    Test number
    417837413376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,050 miles (+16,173)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    119,050 miles
    Test number
    576540412332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,877 miles
    Test number
    508165911327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail102,872 miles (+19,120)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,872 miles
    Test number
    567895611347
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail83,752 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,752 miles
    Test number
    550635310398
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Pass83,752 miles (+25,416)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    83,752 miles
    Test number
    762705410350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,336 miles
    Test number
    431727019390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,336 miles (+11,870)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,336 miles
    Test number
    610067119355
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass46,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,466 miles
    Test number
    461839418466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 LEL

Does T555 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 LEL is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T555 LEL?
The MOT on T555 LEL is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 LEL done?
T555 LEL was recorded at 195,059 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 8,741 miles a year.
Has T555 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 LEL has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T555 LEL 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 LEL find?
T555 LEL passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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