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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T555 MTBMOT history

T555 MTB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 182,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
182,709 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 MTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 MTB was last recorded at 182,709 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Sept 2012: 133,763 miles, lower than 167,347 miles on 5 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
181,205 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,504 miles
Average per year
6,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,709 miles
  • 2025 – 181,205 miles
  • 2024 – 181,194 miles
  • 2023 – 178,688 miles
  • 2022 – 176,284 miles
  • 2021 – 174,426 miles
  • 2020 – 172,513 miles
  • 2019 – 169,426 miles
  • 2018 – 160,051 miles
  • 2017 – 157,301 miles
  • 2016 – 154,489 miles
  • 2015 – 150,148 miles
  • 2014 – 141,335 miles
  • 2012 – 133,763 miles
  • 2011 – 167,347 miles
  • 2010 – 109,118 miles
  • 2008 – 87,298 miles
  • 2007 – 67,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,709 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replacement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded/advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,709 miles (+1,504)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    182,709 miles
    Test number
    689505641075
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass181,205 miles (+11)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    181,205 miles
    Test number
    845024344826
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail181,194 miles (+2,506)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,194 miles
    Test number
    293219609270
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass178,688 miles2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    178,688 miles
    Test number
    454453336566
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded/advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail178,688 miles (+2,404)1 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,688 miles
    Test number
    533874478449
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded/advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass176,284 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    176,284 miles
    Test number
    916947009890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  7. Fail176,284 miles (+1,858)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,284 miles
    Test number
    998130696126
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  8. Pass174,426 miles (+1,913)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    174,426 miles
    Test number
    688996135377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass172,513 miles (+3,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,513 miles
    Test number
    138599503450
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass169,426 miles (+9,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    169,426 miles
    Test number
    654394180147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre mishapped

  11. Pass160,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    160,051 miles
    Test number
    343612370410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail160,020 miles (+2,719)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,020 miles
    Test number
    984953289265
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass157,301 miles (+2,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    157,301 miles
    Test number
    776342168493
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass154,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    154,489 miles
    Test number
    779613131079
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

  15. Fail154,489 miles (+4,341)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,489 miles
    Test number
    318324753444
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

  16. Pass150,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    150,148 miles
    Test number
    221556569197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail150,148 miles (+3,579)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,148 miles
    Test number
    806870023280
    • FailureNearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass146,569 miles (+5,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    146,569 miles
    Test number
    809713225034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass141,335 miles (+7,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    141,335 miles
    Test number
    768584224002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass133,763 miles (-33,584)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    133,763 miles
    Test number
    319781562293
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth exhaust silencers corroded.

  21. Fail167,347 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,347 miles
    Test number
    286345521172
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass167,347 miles (+58,229)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    167,347 miles
    Test number
    337315621173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass109,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    109,118 miles
    Test number
    794481990087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail109,118 miles (+21,820)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,118 miles
    Test number
    112030690479
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass87,298 miles (+20,048)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    87,298 miles
    Test number
    241196368211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,250 miles
    Test number
    170001287237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 MTB

Does T555 MTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 MTB is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 MTB?
The MOT on T555 MTB is valid until 2 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 MTB done?
T555 MTB was recorded at 182,709 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 6,247 miles a year.
Has T555 MTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 MTB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T555 MTB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T555 MTB find?
T555 MTB passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front coil spring corroded bothsides; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 5 more.

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