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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T555 SWLMOT history

T555 SWL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 250,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
250,765 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,765 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 SWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 SWL was last recorded at 250,765 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 2,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
248,272 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,493 miles
Average per year
12,765 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,765 miles
  • 2025 – 248,272 miles
  • 2023 – 391,620 miles
  • 2022 – 388,388 miles
  • 2021 – 387,489 miles
  • 2020 – 379,333 miles
  • 2019 – 361,348 miles
  • 2018 – 342,239 miles
  • 2017 – 324,108 miles
  • 2016 – 286,390 miles
  • 2015 – 262,759 miles
  • 2014 – 237,923 miles
  • 2013 – 204,180 miles
  • 2012 – 145,182 miles
  • 2011 – 92,617 miles
  • 2010 – 45,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,765 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,765 miles (+2,493)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    250,765 miles
    Test number
    159480753305
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass248,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    248,272 miles
    Test number
    338900158995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass396,725 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    396,725 km
    Test number
    384843771979
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass391,620 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    391,620 miles
    Test number
    435087418271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass388,388 miles (+899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    388,388 miles
    Test number
    746517823111
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass387,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    387,489 miles
    Test number
    958325406938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail387,489 miles (+8,156)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    387,489 miles
    Test number
    140314923058
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near / on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass379,333 miles (+17,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    379,333 miles
    Test number
    169593818149
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass361,348 miles (+100)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    361,348 miles
    Test number
    419311969818
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail361,248 miles (+19,009)2 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    361,248 miles
    Test number
    910227517358
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass342,239 miles (+18,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    342,239 miles
    Test number
    587485746347
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass324,108 miles (+37,718)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    324,108 miles
    Test number
    189829269569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass286,390 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    286,390 miles
    Test number
    586584467380
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail286,323 miles (+23,564)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,323 miles
    Test number
    896757202204
    • FailureBraking system leaking nearside rear caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass262,759 miles (+24,836)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    262,759 miles
    Test number
    168972285044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass237,923 miles (+33,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    237,923 miles
    Test number
    589730384018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass204,180 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    204,180 miles
    Test number
    776750783064
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail204,175 miles (+58,993)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,175 miles
    Test number
    608389773010
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass145,182 miles (+52,565)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    145,182 miles
    Test number
    858029572015
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass92,617 miles (+46,934)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,617 miles
    Test number
    466795471029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,683 miles
    Test number
    213292180062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 SWL

Does T555 SWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 SWL is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T555 SWL?
The MOT on T555 SWL is valid until 15 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 SWL done?
T555 SWL was recorded at 250,765 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 12,765 miles a year.
Has T555 SWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 SWL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T555 SWL 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 SWL find?
T555 SWL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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