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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T555 PBSMOT history

T555 PBS is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 223,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
223,034 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,687 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 PBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 PBS was last recorded at 223,034 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 6,996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,038 miles · 15 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,996 miles
Average per year
7,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,034 miles
  • 2024 – 216,038 miles
  • 2023 – 212,295 miles
  • 2022 – 205,981 miles
  • 2021 – 198,685 miles
  • 2020 – 198,054 miles
  • 2019 – 194,299 miles
  • 2018 – 179,696 miles
  • 2017 – 175,613 miles
  • 2016 – 167,083 miles
  • 2008 – 90,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,034 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,034 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    223,034 miles
    Test number
    548695713749
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail223,034 miles (+6,996)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,034 miles
    Test number
    644510436142
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of main front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass216,038 miles (+3,743)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    216,038 miles
    Test number
    676882675854
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished / slightly cracked on walls / 6 years old / worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear ends of main front to rear pipes - nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass212,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    212,295 miles
    Test number
    810631970559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail212,295 miles (+6,314)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,295 miles
    Test number
    797187786224
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass205,981 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    205,981 miles
    Test number
    447949309364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail205,971 miles (+7,286)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,971 miles
    Test number
    716955007824
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking fluid coming out the boot. (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass198,685 miles (+631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    198,685 miles
    Test number
    754310736958
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass198,054 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    198,054 miles
    Test number
    165472888566
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear infront of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity nearside and offside rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail198,054 miles (+3,755)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,054 miles
    Test number
    411700998333
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear infront of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity nearside and offside rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass194,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    194,299 miles
    Test number
    972324083817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail194,299 miles (+14,603)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,299 miles
    Test number
    750550267405
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Pass179,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    179,696 miles
    Test number
    422531706835
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail179,696 miles (+4,083)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,696 miles
    Test number
    777479801996
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass175,613 miles (+8,530)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    175,613 miles
    Test number
    658219653623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass167,083 miles (+76,925)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    167,083 miles
    Test number
    811079575199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,158 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,158 miles
    Test number
    462122548215
    • NoteSlight movement in nearside front steering rack drumstick ok at time of test

Questions about T555 PBS

Does T555 PBS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 PBS is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T555 PBS?
The MOT on T555 PBS is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 PBS done?
T555 PBS was recorded at 223,034 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,687 miles a year.
Has T555 PBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 PBS has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T555 PBS 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 PBS find?
T555 PBS passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust corroded; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link rod; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of main front to rear pipe, and 2 more.

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