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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T555 SBCMOT history

T555 SBC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 276,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
276,805 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
13,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 SBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 SBC was last recorded at 276,805 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 9,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,836 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,969 miles
Average per year
13,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 276,805 miles
  • 2025 – 266,836 miles
  • 2024 – 266,489 miles
  • 2023 – 265,504 miles
  • 2021 – 264,992 miles
  • 2020 – 260,279 miles
  • 2019 – 249,969 miles
  • 2018 – 242,355 miles
  • 2017 – 225,243 miles
  • 2016 – 208,595 miles
  • 2015 – 189,085 miles
  • 2014 – 170,045 miles
  • 2013 – 145,743 miles
  • 2012 – 119,999 miles
  • 2011 – 99,409 miles
  • 2010 – 77,972 miles
  • 2009 – 57,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass276,805 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass276,805 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    276,805 miles
    Test number
    416962018173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail276,805 miles (+9,969)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,805 miles
    Test number
    323089575794
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass266,836 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    266,836 miles
    Test number
    835865168572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass266,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    266,489 miles
    Test number
    193645618579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail266,489 miles (+985)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,489 miles
    Test number
    351429145956
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass265,504 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    265,504 miles
    Test number
    339060259423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass264,992 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    264,992 miles
    Test number
    688594016922
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail264,992 miles (+4,713)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,992 miles
    Test number
    292765610680
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass260,279 miles (+10,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    260,279 miles
    Test number
    760763845677
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass249,969 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    249,969 miles
    Test number
    335787364536
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail249,968 miles (+7,613)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,968 miles
    Test number
    665880572667
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has nail (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass242,355 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    242,355 miles
    Test number
    584745445105
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail242,353 miles (+17,110)2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,353 miles
    Test number
    137937470157
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass225,243 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    225,243 miles
    Test number
    762033509889
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail225,243 miles (+16,648)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,243 miles
    Test number
    799317130666
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass208,595 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    208,595 miles
    Test number
    230863522942
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail208,594 miles (+19,509)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,594 miles
    Test number
    959597381967
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass189,085 miles (+19,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    189,085 miles
    Test number
    187087737215
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass170,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    170,045 miles
    Test number
    947974804327
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail170,045 miles (+24,302)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,045 miles
    Test number
    458873204410
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail145,743 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,743 miles
    Test number
    675844203379
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass145,743 miles (+25,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    145,743 miles
    Test number
    847634603319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass119,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    119,999 miles
    Test number
    497656202344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail119,999 miles (+20,590)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,999 miles
    Test number
    895586102345
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Fail99,409 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    408730901338
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass99,409 miles (+21,437)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    99,409 miles
    Test number
    958530501336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,972 miles (+20,922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,972 miles
    Test number
    351158290273
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass57,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,050 miles
    Test number
    562907649215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 SBC

Does T555 SBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 SBC is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 SBC?
The MOT on T555 SBC is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 SBC done?
T555 SBC was recorded at 276,805 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 13,122 miles a year.
Has T555 SBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 SBC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 SBC 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 SBC find?
T555 SBC passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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