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Volkswagen 411

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T555 SSXMOT history

T555 SSX is a silver diesel Volkswagen 411 first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 261,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
261,350 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 SSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
411
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 SSX was last recorded at 261,350 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2020: 200,638 miles, lower than 202,628 miles on 29 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
261,346 miles · 11 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 261,350 miles
  • 2025 – 252,955 miles
  • 2024 – 242,628 miles
  • 2023 – 233,685 miles
  • 2022 – 223,764 miles
  • 2021 – 217,149 miles
  • 2020 – 208,641 miles
  • 2019 – 202,628 miles
  • 2018 – 198,172 miles
  • 2017 – 190,849 miles
  • 2016 – 183,494 miles
  • 2015 – 173,190 miles
  • 2014 – 158,454 miles
  • 2013 – 141,755 miles
  • 2012 – 131,652 miles
  • 2011 – 124,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass261,350 miles
  • AdvisoryFront end has strange noiseRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer rear has corrosion but out of prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH lower rear arms rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass261,350 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    261,350 miles
    Test number
    908079205525
    • AdvisoryFront end has strange noise
  2. Fail261,346 miles (+8,391)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,346 miles
    Test number
    324479378896
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront end has strange noise
  3. Pass252,955 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    252,955 miles
    Test number
    989133149816
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer rear has corrosion but out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH lower rear arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail252,952 miles (+10,324)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,952 miles
    Test number
    529721017877
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt missing stuck under rear seating (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer rear has corrosion but out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH lower rear arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass242,628 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    242,628 miles
    Test number
    851124158870
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail242,618 miles (+8,933)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,618 miles
    Test number
    518437839927
    • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass233,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    233,685 miles
    Test number
    490961864041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front badly worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front badly worn on the inner edge
  8. Fail233,685 miles (+9,921)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,685 miles
    Test number
    425142035985
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure is also badly worn on the inner edge and badly split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light is inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front badly worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front badly worn on the inner edge
  9. Pass223,764 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    223,764 miles
    Test number
    743964221237
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded and split
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle
  10. Fail223,764 miles (+6,615)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,764 miles
    Test number
    211046326472
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded and split
    • AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle
  11. Pass217,149 miles (+8,508)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    217,149 miles
    Test number
    239713942105
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass208,641 miles (+8,003)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    208,641 miles
    Test number
    247354166600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail200,638 miles (-1,990)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,638 miles
    Test number
    681040159787
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass202,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    202,628 miles
    Test number
    598249876468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail202,628 miles (+4,456)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,628 miles
    Test number
    189118473965
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  16. Pass198,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    198,172 miles
    Test number
    376591812491
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  17. Fail198,172 miles (+7,323)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,172 miles
    Test number
    861549537213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  18. Pass190,849 miles (+7,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    190,849 miles
    Test number
    672079100132
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass183,494 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    183,494 miles
    Test number
    358477139452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail183,406 miles (+10,216)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,406 miles
    Test number
    859482715665
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  21. Fail173,190 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,190 miles
    Test number
    417337675155
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Pass173,190 miles (+14,736)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    173,190 miles
    Test number
    749207875100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  23. Pass158,454 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    158,454 miles
    Test number
    979436874117
    • NoteRear heat shield
  24. Fail158,450 miles (+16,695)3 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,450 miles
    Test number
    379296574163
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • NoteRear heat shield
  25. Pass141,755 miles (+10,103)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    141,755 miles
    Test number
    209032673123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass131,652 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    131,652 miles
    Test number
    829356782176
    • NoteCentre exhaust box
  27. Fail131,651 miles (+7,331)2 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,651 miles
    Test number
    168715182142
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box
  28. Pass124,320 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    124,320 miles
    Test number
    165268061177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDAMAGE TO O/S REAR BUMPER END COVERED WITH TAPE NO JAGGED EDGES
    • NoteO/S DOOR MIRROR OUTER PLASTIC COVER MISSING TAPE COVERING SHARP EDGES

Questions about T555 SSX

Does T555 SSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 SSX is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 SSX?
The MOT on T555 SSX is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T555 SSX done?
T555 SSX was recorded at 261,350 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 9,041 miles a year.
Has T555 SSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 SSX has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T555 SSX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T555 SSX find?
T555 SSX passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front end has strange noise.

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