Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T555 PLAMOT history
T555 PLA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 175,208 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 175,208 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,873 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T555 PLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 23 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T555 PLA was last recorded at 175,208 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,199 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 6,873 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,208 miles
- 2025 – 175,199 miles
- 2021 – 175,199 miles
- 2019 – 175,169 miles
- 2018 – 173,291 miles
- 2017 – 169,109 miles
- 2016 – 159,360 miles
- 2015 – 144,269 miles
- 2014 – 128,555 miles
- 2013 – 112,250 miles
- 2012 – 96,273 miles
- 2010 – 82,623 miles
- 2009 – 62,681 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,208 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust boxes deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust back box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,208 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 175,208 miles
- Test number
- 181442617851
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,199 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 175,199 miles
- Test number
- 176516849229
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))
Pass175,199 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 175,199 miles
- Test number
- 971680720181
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust boxes deteriorating
Fail175,199 miles (+30)3 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,199 miles
- Test number
- 165193152092
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEML illuminated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust boxes deteriorating
Pass175,169 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 175,169 miles
- Test number
- 690060928516
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
Fail175,161 miles (+1,870)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,161 miles
- Test number
- 940073175200
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
Pass173,291 miles (+4,182)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 173,291 miles
- Test number
- 204240200688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,109 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 169,109 miles
- Test number
- 554860799722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,109 miles (+9,749)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,109 miles
- Test number
- 148344231905
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass159,360 miles (+15,091)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 159,360 miles
- Test number
- 952074098457
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass144,269 miles (+15,714)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 144,269 miles
- Test number
- 708683985053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,555 miles (+16,305)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 128,555 miles
- Test number
- 858937074074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass112,250 miles (+15,977)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 112,250 miles
- Test number
- 995832673066
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Pass96,273 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 96,273 miles
- Test number
- 907495092070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,268 miles (+13,645)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,268 miles
- Test number
- 569405792058
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass82,623 miles (+19,942)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 82,623 miles
- Test number
- 770633130369
- NoteNearside rear tyre has a slight flat spot
Pass62,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 62,681 miles
- Test number
- 450767629389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T555 PLA
- Does T555 PLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 PLA is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T555 PLA?
- The MOT on T555 PLA is valid until 9 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 PLA done?
- T555 PLA was recorded at 175,208 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 6,873 miles a year.
- Has T555 PLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T555 PLA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on T555 PLA 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 PLA find?
- T555 PLA passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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