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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T555 MTEMOT history

T555 MTE is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,282 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 MTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 MTE was last recorded at 130,282 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 2,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,507 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,775 miles
Average per year
6,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,282 miles
  • 2025 – 127,507 miles
  • 2024 – 124,450 miles
  • 2023 – 122,412 miles
  • 2022 – 118,484 miles
  • 2021 – 116,330 miles
  • 2020 – 106,542 miles
  • 2019 – 105,262 miles
  • 2018 – 101,837 miles
  • 2017 – 86,067 miles
  • 2016 – 69,111 miles
  • 2015 – 61,956 miles
  • 2014 – 59,193 miles
  • 2013 – 52,890 miles
  • 2012 – 44,693 miles
  • 2011 – 36,879 miles
  • 2010 – 29,411 miles
  • 2009 – 22,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,282 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,282 miles (+2,775)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,282 miles
    Test number
    590631341879
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,507 miles (+3,057)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,507 miles
    Test number
    442720019362
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass124,450 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,450 miles
    Test number
    725354326230
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail124,450 miles (+2,038)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,450 miles
    Test number
    699393862931
    • MajorNearside 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 Drive shaft securing bolt loose by bearing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass122,412 miles (+3,928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,412 miles
    Test number
    908305421624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,484 miles (+2,154)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,484 miles
    Test number
    254267636265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,330 miles (+9,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,330 miles
    Test number
    572094497348
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,542 miles (+1,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,542 miles
    Test number
    667511219310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass105,262 miles (+3,425)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,262 miles
    Test number
    428657983709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,837 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,837 miles
    Test number
    899852378517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,832 miles (+15,765)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,832 miles
    Test number
    607859039603
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass86,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,067 miles
    Test number
    212268587643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,067 miles (+16,956)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,067 miles
    Test number
    621828944329
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass69,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,111 miles
    Test number
    628831074535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,111 miles (+7,155)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,111 miles
    Test number
    171251697339
    • FailureFront suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near side (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside coil spring broken Rear (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass61,956 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,956 miles
    Test number
    159625985080
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail61,952 miles (+2,759)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,952 miles
    Test number
    157464785052
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass59,193 miles (+6,303)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    59,193 miles
    Test number
    936776894153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePAS pump noisy , but not effecting opperation of steering .

  19. Pass52,890 miles (+8,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,890 miles
    Test number
    235037303244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass44,693 miles (+7,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,693 miles
    Test number
    366338102251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

  21. Pass36,879 miles (+7,468)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,879 miles
    Test number
    258626681480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,411 miles (+7,406)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,411 miles
    Test number
    903070990117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,005 miles
    Test number
    442417799157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 MTE

Does T555 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 MTE is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 MTE?
The MOT on T555 MTE is valid until 19 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 MTE done?
T555 MTE was recorded at 130,282 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 6,307 miles a year.
Has T555 MTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 MTE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T555 MTE 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 MTE find?
T555 MTE passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central front lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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