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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T555 LUVMOT history

T555 LUV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 145,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
145,539 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,852 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 LUV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 LUV was last recorded at 145,539 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,661 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
878 miles
Average per year
6,852 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,539 miles
  • 2025 – 144,661 miles
  • 2024 – 143,314 miles
  • 2023 – 141,827 miles
  • 2022 – 139,778 miles
  • 2021 – 135,956 miles
  • 2020 – 132,959 miles
  • 2019 – 123,918 miles
  • 2018 – 115,687 miles
  • 2016 – 109,449 miles
  • 2015 – 104,505 miles
  • 2014 – 96,956 miles
  • 2013 – 85,642 miles
  • 2012 – 75,581 miles
  • 2011 – 69,523 miles
  • 2010 – 59,090 miles
  • 2009 – 45,994 miles
  • 2008 – 27,438 miles
  • 2007 – 16,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,539 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • EXHAUST DETERIORATED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,539 miles (+878)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    145,539 miles
    Test number
    194603655753
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass144,661 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,661 miles
    Test number
    694323364929
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail144,661 miles (+1,347)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,661 miles
    Test number
    687798139103
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.65 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass143,314 miles (+1,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    143,314 miles
    Test number
    699241202021
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass141,827 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,827 miles
    Test number
    723306999419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,778 miles (+3,822)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,778 miles
    Test number
    319009327657
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass135,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,956 miles
    Test number
    515023361938
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail135,956 miles (+2,997)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,956 miles
    Test number
    495430695908
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass132,959 miles (+9,041)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,959 miles
    Test number
    399972151165
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass123,918 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,918 miles
    Test number
    124171170794
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail123,917 miles (+8,230)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,917 miles
    Test number
    357234002831
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass115,687 miles (+6,238)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,687 miles
    Test number
    650057276127
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass109,449 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,449 miles
    Test number
    920148872805
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  14. Fail109,449 miles (+4,944)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,449 miles
    Test number
    863161286098
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  15. Pass104,505 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,505 miles
    Test number
    995875523267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wearing low inner edge also has uneven wear

  16. Fail104,465 miles (+7,509)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,465 miles
    Test number
    375847471899
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside/offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wearing low inner edge also has uneven wear

  17. Pass96,956 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    177694224219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,949 miles (+11,307)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,949 miles
    Test number
    799473024269
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split

  19. Pass85,642 miles (+10,061)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    85,642 miles
    Test number
    266697113272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,581 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,581 miles
    Test number
    576455512217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail75,581 miles (+6,058)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,581 miles
    Test number
    109444012254
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass69,523 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,523 miles
    Test number
    637083411285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail69,523 miles (+10,433)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,523 miles
    Test number
    815503911229
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise tracking offside front tyre wearing inner edge

  24. Fail59,090 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,090 miles
    Test number
    690776720275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass59,090 miles (+13,096)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,090 miles
    Test number
    940666620232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,994 miles (+18,556)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,994 miles
    Test number
    624743719243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass27,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    27,438 miles
    Test number
    102340068451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail27,438 miles (+11,381)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,438 miles
    Test number
    914420468008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass16,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,057 miles
    Test number
    911138757099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 LUV

Does T555 LUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 LUV is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 LUV?
The MOT on T555 LUV is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 LUV done?
T555 LUV was recorded at 145,539 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,852 miles a year.
Has T555 LUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 LUV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T555 LUV 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 LUV find?
T555 LUV passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 4 more.

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