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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T555 MLTMOT history

T555 MLT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 15 MOT tests, with 253,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
253,542 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
7 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 MLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 MLT was last recorded at 253,542 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,541 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 253,542 miles
  • 2024 – 248,505 miles
  • 2023 – 242,890 miles
  • 2022 – 236,717 miles
  • 2021 – 231,645 miles
  • 2020 – 226,954 miles
  • 2019 – 217,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,542 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • General surface corrosion suspension and chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,542 miles (+1)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    253,542 miles
    Test number
    356346441080
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail253,541 miles (+32)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,541 miles
    Test number
    717038976327
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail253,509 miles (+5,004)1 dangerous3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,509 miles
    Test number
    563594036991
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass248,505 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    248,505 miles
    Test number
    968990804825
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

  5. Fail248,505 miles (+117)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,505 miles
    Test number
    857368225884
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded

  6. Fail248,388 miles (+5,498)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,388 miles
    Test number
    495690273894
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive black smoke under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended anchor buckle not latching (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum

  7. Pass242,890 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    242,890 miles
    Test number
    232660269534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail242,890 miles (+6,173)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,890 miles
    Test number
    792814444698
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass236,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    236,717 miles
    Test number
    326101605358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail236,717 miles (+5,072)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,717 miles
    Test number
    625740040738
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass231,645 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    231,645 miles
    Test number
    769739961177
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion suspension and chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail231,623 miles (+4,669)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,623 miles
    Test number
    968315375245
    • DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle damaged central (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended central (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion suspension and chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass226,954 miles (+9,651)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    226,954 miles
    Test number
    727165219840
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass217,303 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    217,303 miles
    Test number
    275365660778
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail217,303 miles1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,303 miles
    Test number
    304464162080
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.65 max limit 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Questions about T555 MLT

Does T555 MLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 MLT is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 MLT?
The MOT on T555 MLT is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 MLT done?
T555 MLT was recorded at 253,542 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,320 miles a year.
Has T555 MLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 MLT has failed 8 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 MLT 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 MLT find?
T555 MLT passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.

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