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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T555 RBTMOT history

T555 RBT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 184,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
184,024 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 RBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 RBT was last recorded at 184,024 miles on 7 May 2026, 6,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,059 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,965 miles
Average per year
10,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,024 miles
  • 2025 – 177,059 miles
  • 2024 – 169,862 miles
  • 2023 – 160,562 miles
  • 2022 – 152,387 miles
  • 2021 – 143,489 miles
  • 2020 – 132,585 miles
  • 2019 – 128,171 miles
  • 2018 – 120,919 miles
  • 2017 – 111,167 miles
  • 2016 – 100,416 miles
  • 2015 – 86,237 miles
  • 2014 – 72,946 miles
  • 2013 – 61,426 miles
  • 2012 – 44,770 miles
  • 2011 – 29,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side/off side rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,024 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    184,024 miles
    Test number
    870707084571
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail184,024 miles (+6,965)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,024 miles
    Test number
    234445192196
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass177,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    177,059 miles
    Test number
    907768591646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail177,048 miles (+7,186)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,048 miles
    Test number
    222852294897
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split along the circumference of the boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Washer jet fails to project fluid onto the windscreen - tester filled the reservoir and attempted to unblock jet. (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass169,862 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    169,862 miles
    Test number
    775600486096
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side/off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail169,854 miles (+9,292)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,854 miles
    Test number
    586812047902
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side/off side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,562 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    160,562 miles
    Test number
    438098243485
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail160,558 miles (+8,171)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,558 miles
    Test number
    474329576225
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass152,387 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    152,387 miles
    Test number
    956797571927
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail152,387 miles (+8,898)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,387 miles
    Test number
    577101357516
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass143,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,489 miles
    Test number
    503919171695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail143,489 miles (+10,904)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,489 miles
    Test number
    264100200014
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass132,585 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    132,585 miles
    Test number
    291051241672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,171 miles (+7,252)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    128,171 miles
    Test number
    476984775335
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise : both rear anti-rollbar brackets surface corrsion

  15. Pass120,919 miles (+9,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    120,919 miles
    Test number
    996944119817
    • AdvisoryAdvise : both rear anti-rollbar brakets corroded

  16. Pass111,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,167 miles
    Test number
    397383485868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,167 miles (+10,751)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,167 miles
    Test number
    538711823978
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass100,416 miles (+14,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    100,416 miles
    Test number
    515117625748
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

  19. Pass86,237 miles (+13,291)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,237 miles
    Test number
    535792485046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,946 miles (+11,520)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,946 miles
    Test number
    179261184005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,426 miles (+16,656)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,426 miles
    Test number
    587648923136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,770 miles (+15,511)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,770 miles
    Test number
    487304902122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,259 miles
    Test number
    767807891014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 RBT

Does T555 RBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 RBT is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 RBT?
The MOT on T555 RBT is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 RBT done?
T555 RBT was recorded at 184,024 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 10,261 miles a year.
Has T555 RBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 RBT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 RBT 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 RBT find?
T555 RBT passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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