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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T555 RGTMOT history

T555 RGT is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 189,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
189,585 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 RGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 RGT was last recorded at 189,585 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 1,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,910 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,675 miles
Average per year
8,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,585 miles
  • 2025 – 187,910 miles
  • 2024 – 185,559 miles
  • 2023 – 181,012 miles
  • 2022 – 179,868 miles
  • 2021 – 177,814 miles
  • 2020 – 174,964 miles
  • 2018 – 166,561 miles
  • 2017 – 156,993 miles
  • 2016 – 140,334 miles
  • 2015 – 123,056 miles
  • 2014 – 106,909 miles
  • 2013 – 88,060 miles
  • 2012 – 80,734 miles
  • 2011 – 71,820 miles
  • 2010 – 57,667 miles
  • 2009 – 44,042 miles
  • 2008 – 31,916 miles
  • 2007 – 25,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,585 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has been undersealed

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,585 miles (+1,675)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    189,585 miles
    Test number
    912212521278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has been undersealed
  2. Pass187,910 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    187,910 miles
    Test number
    254843114840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,559 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    185,559 miles
    Test number
    772086171775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass181,012 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    181,012 miles
    Test number
    640200395403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail180,995 miles (+1,127)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,995 miles
    Test number
    911226270963
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass179,868 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    179,868 miles
    Test number
    738071825724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass177,814 miles (+2,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    177,814 miles
    Test number
    683173140087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass174,964 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    174,964 miles
    Test number
    156053406703
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  9. Fail174,962 miles (+8,401)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,962 miles
    Test number
    778278865127
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorDriver's seat with a defective structure front bolt mounting bracket missing (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Pass166,561 miles (+87)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    166,561 miles
    Test number
    231104908136
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail166,474 miles (+9,481)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,474 miles
    Test number
    686543884615
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass156,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    156,993 miles
    Test number
    818674341756
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly imbalanced
  13. Fail156,993 miles (+16,659)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,993 miles
    Test number
    668033314895
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slightly imbalanced
  14. Pass140,334 miles (+17,278)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    140,334 miles
    Test number
    881832854230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,056 miles (+16,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    123,056 miles
    Test number
    256292784960
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake pipes coated in grease unable to fully inspect
  16. Pass106,909 miles (+18,849)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,909 miles
    Test number
    765444444314
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack on side wall
  17. Pass88,060 miles (+7,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    88,060 miles
    Test number
    398016243318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass80,734 miles (+8,914)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,734 miles
    Test number
    639494852387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,820 miles (+388)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,820 miles
    Test number
    269025951373
    • NoteBonnet safety catch siezed
  20. Fail71,432 miles (+13,765)11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,432 miles
    Test number
    735821341330
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet safety catch siezed
  21. Pass57,667 miles (+13,625)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,667 miles
    Test number
    812237330328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,042 miles
    Test number
    210381359383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,042 miles (+12,126)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,042 miles
    Test number
    682968349384
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  24. Pass31,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,916 miles
    Test number
    210849138383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,916 miles (+6,890)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,916 miles
    Test number
    993639138324
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass25,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    25,026 miles
    Test number
    492118647433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 RGT

Does T555 RGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 RGT is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 RGT?
The MOT on T555 RGT 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 RGT done?
T555 RGT was recorded at 189,585 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 8,982 miles a year.
Has T555 RGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 RGT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T555 RGT 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 RGT find?
T555 RGT passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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