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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T555 ODLMOT history

T555 ODL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 234,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
234,873 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 ODL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 ODL was last recorded at 234,873 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,862 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,873 miles
  • 2024 – 234,862 miles
  • 2023 – 232,307 miles
  • 2022 – 229,137 miles
  • 2021 – 224,463 miles
  • 2020 – 216,171 miles
  • 2019 – 209,854 miles
  • 2018 – 199,617 miles
  • 2017 – 189,705 miles
  • 2016 – 179,698 miles
  • 2015 – 169,731 miles
  • 2014 – 160,814 miles
  • 2013 – 148,450 miles
  • 2012 – 137,447 miles
  • 2011 – 124,644 miles
  • 2010 – 112,868 miles
  • 2008 – 83,529 miles
  • 2007 – 68,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,873 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Secondary bonnet catch not working.
  • AdvisoryFront Both front top suspension mounts noisy.

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.

  • Parking brake achieved the minimum requirement of 16%--osr weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,873 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    234,873 miles
    Test number
    413276934979
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Secondary bonnet catch not working.
    • AdvisoryFront Both front top suspension mounts noisy.

  2. Fail234,873 miles (+11)3 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,873 miles
    Test number
    910623614136
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Secondary bonnet catch not working.
    • AdvisoryFront Both front top suspension mounts noisy.

  3. Pass234,862 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    234,862 miles
    Test number
    763399256103
    • AdvisoryLowered suspension + oversized wheel / tyres --very close to body work on lock --recommend attention
    • AdvisoryOs parking brake recording lower readings than ns
    • AdvisoryParking brake achieved the minimum requirement of 16%--osr weak

  4. Fail234,860 miles (+2,553)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,860 miles
    Test number
    592210950155
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached nut only on by a few threads (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from rear hose--on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary catch inoperative
    • AdvisoryParking brake achieved the minimum requirement of 16%--osr weak

  5. Pass232,307 miles (+3,170)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    232,307 miles
    Test number
    517582295446
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass229,137 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    229,137 miles
    Test number
    202666337427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail229,104 miles (+4,641)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,104 miles
    Test number
    875700968376
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  8. Pass224,463 miles (+8,292)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    224,463 miles
    Test number
    463018928179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass216,171 miles (+6,317)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    216,171 miles
    Test number
    164457209857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass209,854 miles (+10,237)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    209,854 miles
    Test number
    784528630263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass199,617 miles (+9,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    199,617 miles
    Test number
    353705508851
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass189,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    189,705 miles
    Test number
    625986416214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail189,704 miles (+10,006)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,704 miles
    Test number
    452619196317
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass179,698 miles (+9,967)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    179,698 miles
    Test number
    354605426166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass169,731 miles (+8,917)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    169,731 miles
    Test number
    529262845010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass160,814 miles (+12,364)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    160,814 miles
    Test number
    116608944034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass148,450 miles (+11,003)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    148,450 miles
    Test number
    675952343046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass137,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    137,447 miles
    Test number
    479500842087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail137,447 miles (+12,803)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,447 miles
    Test number
    256700442064
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  20. Pass124,644 miles (+11,776)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    124,644 miles
    Test number
    455090141050
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine undertray and under covers fitted
    • NoteN/s door slightly damaged

  21. Pass112,868 miles (+29,339)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    112,868 miles
    Test number
    513147140006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,529 miles (+14,820)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    83,529 miles
    Test number
    112060878050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    68,709 miles
    Test number
    143629277001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 ODL

Does T555 ODL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 ODL is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 ODL?
The MOT on T555 ODL is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 ODL done?
T555 ODL was recorded at 234,873 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 8,809 miles a year.
Has T555 ODL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 ODL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 ODL 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 ODL find?
T555 ODL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; central front upper secondary bonnet catch not working., and 1 more.

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