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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T555 SDBMOT history

T555 SDB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 225,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
225,278 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 SDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 SDB was last recorded at 225,278 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,278 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 225,278 miles
  • 2024 – 223,947 miles
  • 2023 – 221,495 miles
  • 2022 – 217,974 miles
  • 2021 – 213,942 miles
  • 2020 – 208,976 miles
  • 2019 – 205,569 miles
  • 2018 – 202,877 miles
  • 2017 – 198,894 miles
  • 2016 – 195,895 miles
  • 2014 – 187,629 miles
  • 2013 – 145,191 miles
  • 2012 – 57,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,278 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coolant leak under passenger floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,278 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    225,278 miles
    Test number
    737338111503
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail225,278 miles (+1,331)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,278 miles
    Test number
    899272257368
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass223,947 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    223,947 miles
    Test number
    517418030405
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail223,947 miles (+2,452)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,947 miles
    Test number
    274953406325
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements all (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass221,495 miles (+4)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    221,495 miles
    Test number
    393350510384
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak under passenger floor
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

  6. Fail221,491 miles (+3,517)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,491 miles
    Test number
    313853100400
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak under passenger floor
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

  7. Pass217,974 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    217,974 miles
    Test number
    431970947532
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail217,974 miles (+4,032)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,974 miles
    Test number
    788034590042
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass213,942 miles (+4,966)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    213,942 miles
    Test number
    127197841279
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint boot slightly deterated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt buckle cover missing

  10. Pass208,976 miles (+3,407)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    208,976 miles
    Test number
    889021946056
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass205,569 miles (+2,692)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    205,569 miles
    Test number
    130497862066
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass202,877 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    202,877 miles
    Test number
    229902010072
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sidewall scuffed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sidewall scuffed

  13. Fail202,877 miles (+3,983)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,877 miles
    Test number
    527351285840
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sidewall scuffed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sidewall scuffed

  14. Pass198,894 miles (+2,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    198,894 miles
    Test number
    932620279495
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  15. Pass195,895 miles (+8,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    195,895 miles
    Test number
    998200919056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  16. Pass187,629 miles (+42,438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    187,629 miles
    Test number
    167664284286
    • NoteWindscreen has damage but not effecting drivers view

  17. Fail145,191 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,191 miles
    Test number
    379414403337
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass145,191 miles (+87,691)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    145,191 miles
    Test number
    809264903382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    57,500 miles
    Test number
    479716282255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 SDB

Does T555 SDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 SDB is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T555 SDB?
The MOT on T555 SDB is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 SDB done?
T555 SDB was recorded at 225,278 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 12,858 miles a year.
Has T555 SDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 SDB has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T555 SDB 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 SDB find?
T555 SDB passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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