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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T555 RTCMOT history

T555 RTC is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,885 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

T555 RTC was last recorded at 155,885 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 4,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,888 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,997 miles
Average per year
6,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,885 miles
  • 2025 – 150,888 miles
  • 2024 – 146,666 miles
  • 2023 – 139,746 miles
  • 2022 – 133,229 miles
  • 2021 – 127,734 miles
  • 2020 – 116,905 miles
  • 2019 – 103,922 miles
  • 2018 – 98,023 miles
  • 2017 – 92,710 miles
  • 2016 – 86,338 miles
  • 2015 – 80,787 miles
  • 2014 – 72,449 miles
  • 2013 – 66,770 miles
  • 2012 – 60,672 miles
  • 2011 – 55,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,885 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,885 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,885 miles
    Test number
    753940237394
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail155,885 miles (+4,997)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,885 miles
    Test number
    419178680307
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass150,888 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    150,888 miles
    Test number
    396535803226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail150,866 miles (+4,200)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,866 miles
    Test number
    616971708337
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c.v.boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c.v.boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass146,666 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,666 miles
    Test number
    367995014099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,655 miles (+6,909)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,655 miles
    Test number
    322696447924
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mount bearings creaking
  7. Pass139,746 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,746 miles
    Test number
    286520143881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,229 miles (+5,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,229 miles
    Test number
    926818379081
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass127,734 miles (+10,829)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    127,734 miles
    Test number
    612133179308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,905 miles (+12,983)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,905 miles
    Test number
    620440793564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,922 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,922 miles
    Test number
    188720422774
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  12. Fail103,920 miles (+5,897)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,920 miles
    Test number
    654000033900
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  13. Pass98,023 miles (+5,313)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,023 miles
    Test number
    389680515845
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.
  14. Pass92,710 miles (+6,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,710 miles
    Test number
    379828215890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass86,338 miles (+5,551)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,338 miles
    Test number
    971515559881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,787 miles (+8,338)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,787 miles
    Test number
    409174295128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,449 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,449 miles
    Test number
    709330004235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,401 miles (+5,631)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,401 miles
    Test number
    256728194404
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass66,770 miles (+6,098)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,770 miles
    Test number
    126424893184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,672 miles (+4,870)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,672 miles
    Test number
    347552702456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,802 miles
    Test number
    377416711452
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Fail55,802 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,802 miles
    Test number
    928176811289
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T555 RTC

Does T555 RTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 RTC is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 RTC?
The MOT on T555 RTC is valid until 21 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 RTC done?
T555 RTC was recorded at 155,885 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 6,804 miles a year.
Has T555 RTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 RTC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 RTC 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 RTC find?
T555 RTC passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; oil leak, but not excessive.

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