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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T555 RGWMOT history

T555 RGW is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
170,721 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 RGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 RGW was last recorded at 170,721 miles on 20 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,721 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,721 miles
  • 2025 – 169,620 miles
  • 2024 – 167,630 miles
  • 2023 – 166,160 miles
  • 2022 – 164,366 miles
  • 2021 – 161,586 miles
  • 2019 – 160,189 miles
  • 2018 – 159,684 miles
  • 2017 – 159,007 miles
  • 2016 – 159,007 miles
  • 2015 – 134,608 miles
  • 2014 – 119,477 miles
  • 2013 – 106,382 miles
  • 2012 – 89,468 miles
  • 2011 – 63,190 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,721 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,721 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    170,721 miles
    Test number
    483891432714
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,721 miles (+1,101)2 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,721 miles
    Test number
    335060776278
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pitted faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass169,620 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    169,620 miles
    Test number
    137194860850
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail169,620 miles (+1,990)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,620 miles
    Test number
    369906050242
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass167,630 miles (+1,470)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    167,630 miles
    Test number
    391919434627
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all round vehicle not used (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass166,160 miles (+1,794)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    166,160 miles
    Test number
    617756104308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,366 miles (+2,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    164,366 miles
    Test number
    977290197780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass161,586 miles (+1,397)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,586 miles
    Test number
    851253785093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  9. Pass160,189 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,189 miles
    Test number
    748901061116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail160,185 miles (+501)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,185 miles
    Test number
    238837712823
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass159,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    159,684 miles
    Test number
    220826908582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail159,684 miles (+677)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,684 miles
    Test number
    977029186104
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass159,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    159,007 miles
    Test number
    859906319598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail159,007 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,007 miles
    Test number
    208832423725
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass159,007 miles (+24,399)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    159,007 miles
    Test number
    812676922995
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes deteriating

  16. Pass134,608 miles (+15,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    134,608 miles
    Test number
    366548735171
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass119,477 miles (+13,095)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,477 miles
    Test number
    466039534176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEml light on

  18. Pass106,382 miles (+16,914)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,382 miles
    Test number
    147344243170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,468 miles (+26,278)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,468 miles
    Test number
    477596842114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,190 miles
    Test number
    649446871052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 RGW

Does T555 RGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 RGW is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 RGW?
The MOT on T555 RGW is valid until 19 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 RGW done?
T555 RGW was recorded at 170,721 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 7,086 miles a year.
Has T555 RGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 RGW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 RGW 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 RGW find?
T555 RGW passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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