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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T555 SSKMOT history

T555 SSK is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 197,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
197,777 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 SSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T555 SSK was last recorded at 197,777 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 11,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,019 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,758 miles
Average per year
10,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,777 miles
  • 2025 – 186,019 miles
  • 2024 – 180,879 miles
  • 2023 – 170,518 miles
  • 2022 – 163,244 miles
  • 2021 – 160,633 miles
  • 2020 – 154,510 miles
  • 2019 – 143,403 miles
  • 2018 – 137,616 miles
  • 2017 – 126,516 miles
  • 2016 – 101,580 miles
  • 2015 – 74,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail197,777 miles
  • 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))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail197,777 miles (+11,758)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,777 miles
    Test number
    106110655274
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass186,019 miles (+5,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    186,019 miles
    Test number
    410606975044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass180,879 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    180,879 miles
    Test number
    599472513094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail180,866 miles (+10,348)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,866 miles
    Test number
    528347648445
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass170,518 miles (+7,274)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    170,518 miles
    Test number
    384500838425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass163,244 miles (+2,611)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    163,244 miles
    Test number
    755632062556
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive D/S oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass160,633 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,633 miles
    Test number
    320156278484
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail160,633 miles (+6,123)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,633 miles
    Test number
    840289787096
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass154,510 miles (+11,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,510 miles
    Test number
    583412600331
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass143,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,403 miles
    Test number
    986334487819
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail143,403 miles (+5,787)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,403 miles
    Test number
    593934628661
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,616 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,616 miles
    Test number
    445015386383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,613 miles (+11,097)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,613 miles
    Test number
    141805766875
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass126,516 miles (+24,936)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,516 miles
    Test number
    141778601607
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisoryN/s/rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass101,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,580 miles
    Test number
    722650277709
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low

  16. Fail101,580 miles (+27,063)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,580 miles
    Test number
    870577050261
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low

  17. Pass74,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    729661345113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T555 SSK

Does T555 SSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 SSK is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T555 SSK?
The MOT on T555 SSK is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 SSK done?
T555 SSK was recorded at 197,777 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 10,812 miles a year.
Has T555 SSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 SSK has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 SSK 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 SSK find?
T555 SSK failed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 1 defect repaired at the test: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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