
Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T555 NWLMOT history
T555 NWL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 182,547 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 182,547 mi
- At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 8 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,998 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T555 NWL
- 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
- 17 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T555 NWL was last recorded at 182,547 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 182,527 miles · 12 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 3,998 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,547 miles
- 2025 – 181,130 miles
- 2024 – 178,827 miles
- 2022 – 177,831 miles
- 2021 – 171,325 miles
- 2020 – 167,460 miles
- 2019 – 159,096 miles
- 2018 – 150,498 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryAll road wheel beams bentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Clip corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively Rear cable frayed (1.1.6 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
14 tests since 18 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,547 miles (+20)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 182,547 miles
- Test number
- 145741359089
- AdvisoryAll road wheel beams bent
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Clip corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively Rear cable frayed (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Fail182,527 miles (+1,397)8 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,527 miles
- Test number
- 328604811940
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAll road wheel beams bent
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Clip corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively Rear cable frayed (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Pass181,130 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 181,130 miles
- Test number
- 972284828510
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail181,122 miles (+2,295)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,122 miles
- Test number
- 796898308970
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,827 miles (+996)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 178,827 miles
- Test number
- 681940662817
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 177,831 miles
- Test number
- 312670314344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,831 miles (+6,506)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,831 miles
- Test number
- 881472735740
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass171,325 miles (+3,865)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 171,325 miles
- Test number
- 417965187857
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,460 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 167,460 miles
- Test number
- 460481217081
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front brake pad wear sensor wire damaged/disconnected
Fail167,457 miles (+8,361)13 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,457 miles
- Test number
- 983749745657
- MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective air flow metre disconnected (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested as excessively smoking and exhaust cat missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on flexible brake house on full lock DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- AdvisoryCentral Front engine mounting bolt loose
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank & straps damaged
- AdvisoryNearside front brake pad wear sensor wire disconnected & warning lamp coming on intermittently
Pass159,096 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 159,096 miles
- Test number
- 453841308260
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail159,095 miles (+8,597)4 dangerous18 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,095 miles
- Test number
- 355046150241
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAll direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorAll position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass150,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 150,498 miles
- Test number
- 595153664628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,498 miles2 dangerous11 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,498 miles
- Test number
- 711736807538
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Questions about T555 NWL
- Does T555 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 NWL is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T555 NWL?
- The MOT on T555 NWL is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T555 NWL done?
- T555 NWL was recorded at 182,547 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 3,998 miles a year.
- Has T555 NWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T555 NWL has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T555 NWL 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 NWL find?
- T555 NWL passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: all road wheel beams bent; coolant leak; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.
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