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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T555 RDMMOT history

T555 RDM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 167,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
167,416 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

T555 RDM was last recorded at 167,416 miles on 20 May 2026, 17,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,386 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
17,030 miles
Average per year
9,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,416 miles
  • 2025 – 150,386 miles
  • 2024 – 134,568 miles
  • 2023 – 123,589 miles
  • 2022 – 116,071 miles
  • 2021 – 106,068 miles
  • 2019 – 84,879 miles
  • 2018 – 74,632 miles
  • 2017 – 67,728 miles
  • 2016 – 61,330 miles
  • 2015 – 55,755 miles
  • 2013 – 45,327 miles
  • 2012 – 38,440 miles
  • 2011 – 30,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,416 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,416 miles (+17,030)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    167,416 miles
    Test number
    532269449479
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass150,386 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    150,386 miles
    Test number
    389088121758
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both lens det
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  3. Fail150,386 miles (+15,818)11 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,386 miles
    Test number
    393580686336
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp insecure both (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both lens det
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  4. Pass134,568 miles (+10,979)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    134,568 miles
    Test number
    970340428456
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml
  5. Pass123,589 miles (+7,518)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,589 miles
    Test number
    924257739819
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass116,071 miles (+10,003)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,071 miles
    Test number
    942819408940
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass106,068 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    106,068 miles
    Test number
    403210353768
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded through first skin
  8. Fail106,068 miles (+21,189)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,068 miles
    Test number
    182440174261
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded through first skin
  9. Pass84,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,879 miles
    Test number
    901744942929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,877 miles (+10,245)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,877 miles
    Test number
    230970085026
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  11. Pass74,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,632 miles
    Test number
    579991284222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,632 miles (+6,904)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,632 miles
    Test number
    180954395822
    • FailureFront Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  13. Pass67,728 miles (+6,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    590151579279
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass61,330 miles (+5,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,330 miles
    Test number
    527027145216
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s lower wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass55,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,755 miles
    Test number
    577919615079
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail55,755 miles (+10,428)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,755 miles
    Test number
    117959715470
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail45,327 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,327 miles
    Test number
    217811283283
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass45,327 miles (+6,887)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,327 miles
    Test number
    336411983435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,440 miles (+8,388)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,440 miles
    Test number
    726452952103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,052 miles
    Test number
    427516731101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T555 RDM

Does T555 RDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 RDM is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 RDM?
The MOT on T555 RDM 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 RDM done?
T555 RDM was recorded at 167,416 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 9,151 miles a year.
Has T555 RDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 RDM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T555 RDM 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 RDM find?
T555 RDM passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides.

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