
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
Pass187,910 miles (+2,351)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 187,910 miles
- Test number
- 254843114840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,559 miles (+4,547)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 185,559 miles
- Test number
- 772086171775
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
Pass179,868 miles (+2,054)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 179,868 miles
- Test number
- 738071825724
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass140,334 miles (+17,278)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 140,334 miles
- Test number
- 881832854230
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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)
Pass80,734 miles (+8,914)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 80,734 miles
- Test number
- 639494852387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,820 miles (+388)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 71,820 miles
- Test number
- 269025951373
- NoteBonnet safety catch siezed
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
Pass57,667 miles (+13,625)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 57,667 miles
- Test number
- 812237330328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 44,042 miles
- Test number
- 210381359383
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass31,916 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 31,916 miles
- Test number
- 210849138383
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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