Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T555 RBYMOT history
T555 RBY is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,263 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 152,263 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,038 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T555 RBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 2 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T555 RBY was last recorded at 152,263 miles on 29 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 152,263 miles · 28 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,038 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,263 miles
- 2025 – 145,424 miles
- 2024 – 138,286 miles
- 2023 – 130,686 miles
- 2022 – 124,985 miles
- 2021 – 118,493 miles
- 2020 – 116,826 miles
- 2019 – 114,246 miles
- 2018 – 109,859 miles
- 2017 – 103,274 miles
- 2016 – 98,651 miles
- 2015 – 94,096 miles
- 2014 – 92,477 miles
- 2013 – 89,751 miles
- 2012 – 85,886 miles
- 2011 – 81,388 miles
- 2010 – 76,527 miles
- 2009 – 59,372 miles
- 2008 – 41,818 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,263 miles
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 12 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,263 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 152,263 miles
- Test number
- 905285717732
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail152,263 miles (+6,839)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,263 miles
- Test number
- 127054842249
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass145,424 miles (+91)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2026
- Odometer
- 145,424 miles
- Test number
- 867314596195
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,333 miles (+7,047)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,333 miles
- Test number
- 523636964039
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,286 miles (+7,600)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 138,286 miles
- Test number
- 384839997994
- AdvisoryFront Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Central
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Looks to have been binding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,686 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2024
- Odometer
- 130,686 miles
- Test number
- 795782769909
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wire broken and lose
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively looks to have been binding (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail130,686 miles (+5,701)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,686 miles
- Test number
- 999871495137
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wire broken and lose
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively looks to have been binding (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass124,985 miles (+6,492)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 124,985 miles
- Test number
- 315125411702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,493 miles (+1,667)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 118,493 miles
- Test number
- 641082088489
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass116,826 miles (+2,580)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 116,826 miles
- Test number
- 597644341144
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper left (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,246 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 114,246 miles
- Test number
- 705493223368
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil spring lower rubber mats not correctly located
- AdvisoryWear in n/s steering joint
Fail114,243 miles (+4,384)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,243 miles
- Test number
- 281319100582
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil spring lower rubber mats not correctly located
- AdvisoryWear in n/s steering joint
Pass109,859 miles (+6,585)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 109,859 miles
- Test number
- 368463280671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,274 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 103,274 miles
- Test number
- 247574346475
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Fail103,274 miles (+4,623)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,274 miles
- Test number
- 673846634407
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Pass98,651 miles (+4,555)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 98,651 miles
- Test number
- 456332211317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,096 miles (+1,619)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 94,096 miles
- Test number
- 198737875407
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSlight play in nearside inner steering rack joint
Pass92,477 miles (+2,726)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 92,477 miles
- Test number
- 108965734469
- NoteExhaust system corroding
- NoteHandbrake cables corroding
Pass89,751 miles (+3,865)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 89,751 miles
- Test number
- 759985723087
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass85,886 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 85,886 miles
- Test number
- 935721832084
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteRear and centre exhaust silencers deteriorated
Fail85,884 miles (+4,496)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,884 miles
- Test number
- 715467722081
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteRear and centre exhaust silencers deteriorated
Pass81,388 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 81,388 miles
- Test number
- 347965131045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail81,387 miles (+4,860)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,387 miles
- Test number
- 199024331062
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,527 miles (+17,155)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 76,527 miles
- Test number
- 733098220019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,372 miles (+17,554)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 59,372 miles
- Test number
- 982690329004
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass41,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 41,818 miles
- Test number
- 181823948411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T555 RBY
- Does T555 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 RBY is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T555 RBY?
- The MOT on T555 RBY is valid until 28 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 RBY done?
- T555 RBY was recorded at 152,263 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 6,038 miles a year.
- Has T555 RBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T555 RBY has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T555 RBY 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 RBY find?
- T555 RBY passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly chafed; nearside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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