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Volkswagen Transporter

Turquoise and White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T555 MDLMOT history

T555 MDL is a turquoise and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 228,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
228,042 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 MDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Turquoise and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 MDL was last recorded at 228,042 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,108 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
934 miles
Average per year
9,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,042 miles
  • 2025 – 227,108 miles
  • 2024 – 226,914 miles
  • 2023 – 226,834 miles
  • 2022 – 224,161 miles
  • 2021 – 222,780 miles
  • 2020 – 222,050 miles
  • 2019 – 220,250 miles
  • 2018 – 218,803 miles
  • 2017 – 214,419 miles
  • 2016 – 192,490 miles
  • 2015 – 179,464 miles
  • 2014 – 163,999 miles
  • 2013 – 147,196 miles
  • 2012 – 130,298 miles
  • 2011 – 113,031 miles
  • 2010 – 95,563 miles
  • 2009 – 76,535 miles
  • 2008 – 59,167 miles
  • 2007 – 41,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,042 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,042 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    228,042 miles
    Test number
    661339890463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass227,108 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    227,108 miles
    Test number
    758067953345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass226,914 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    226,914 miles
    Test number
    446637745567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass226,834 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    226,834 miles
    Test number
    191762212117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass224,161 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    224,161 miles
    Test number
    210468399882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass222,780 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    222,780 miles
    Test number
    717080108756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass222,050 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    222,050 miles
    Test number
    913021675477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass220,250 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    220,250 miles
    Test number
    421962027500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass218,803 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    218,803 miles
    Test number
    152521487012
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise both front (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail218,801 miles (+4,382)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,801 miles
    Test number
    130310941479
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong advise both front (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass214,419 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    214,419 miles
    Test number
    111538671917
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn slightly out of shape
  12. Fail214,413 miles (+21,923)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,413 miles
    Test number
    585676250860
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded short (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCrack in screen
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre worn slightly out of shape
  13. Pass192,490 miles (+13,026)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    192,490 miles
    Test number
    541513734283
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear borderline fail in places (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Pass179,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    179,464 miles
    Test number
    786995557704
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Fail179,464 miles (+15,465)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,464 miles
    Test number
    996561438504
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass163,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    163,999 miles
    Test number
    519669564249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail163,999 miles (+16,803)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,999 miles
    Test number
    307189264460
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass147,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    147,196 miles
    Test number
    106990663268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail147,196 miles (+16,898)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,196 miles
    Test number
    405780563219
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  20. Pass130,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    130,298 miles
    Test number
    546473072202
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Fail130,298 miles (+17,267)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,298 miles
    Test number
    795482772214
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass113,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    113,031 miles
    Test number
    966309261220
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  23. Fail113,031 miles (+17,468)8 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,031 miles
    Test number
    487899561212
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake warning light on
  24. Pass95,563 miles (+19,028)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    95,563 miles
    Test number
    530368860267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,535 miles (+17,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,535 miles
    Test number
    960732769285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass59,167 miles (+17,417)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,167 miles
    Test number
    262559768257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,750 miles
    Test number
    521625867200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 MDL

Does T555 MDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 MDL is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 MDL?
The MOT on T555 MDL is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 MDL done?
T555 MDL was recorded at 228,042 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 9,806 miles a year.
Has T555 MDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 MDL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on T555 MDL 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 MDL find?
T555 MDL passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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