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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T555 TATMOT history

T555 TAT is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
156,981 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T555 TAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T555 TAT was last recorded at 156,981 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 99 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,882 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
99 miles
Average per year
6,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,981 miles
  • 2024 – 153,497 miles
  • 2023 – 149,192 miles
  • 2022 – 142,793 miles
  • 2021 – 135,495 miles
  • 2020 – 127,095 miles
  • 2019 – 119,099 miles
  • 2018 – 114,122 miles
  • 2017 – 106,407 miles
  • 2015 – 94,989 miles
  • 2014 – 91,728 miles
  • 2013 – 87,567 miles
  • 2012 – 82,881 miles
  • 2011 – 73,826 miles
  • 2010 – 61,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,981 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront front springs become loose when jacked upRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats folded down, unable to test rear seat belts.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,981 miles (+99)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,981 miles
    Test number
    866769031699
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front springs become loose when jacked up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats folded down, unable to test rear seat belts.
  2. Fail156,882 miles (+3,385)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,882 miles
    Test number
    869514518720
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front springs become loose when jacked up
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats folded down, unable to test rear seat belts.
  3. Pass153,497 miles (+40)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    153,497 miles
    Test number
    667376091308
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail153,457 miles (+4,265)4 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,457 miles
    Test number
    428037640349
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Side loading door (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass149,192 miles (+137)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,192 miles
    Test number
    917378454758
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail149,055 miles (+6,262)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,055 miles
    Test number
    529882171416
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Undertray insecure Exhaust Heat Shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass142,793 miles (+7,298)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,793 miles
    Test number
    693333833120
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering slight noise
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Pass135,495 miles (+8,400)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,495 miles
    Test number
    758673526960
    • MinorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. Covered in silicone. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass127,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,095 miles
    Test number
    697315660407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,095 miles (+7,996)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,095 miles
    Test number
    506120307404
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass119,099 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,099 miles
    Test number
    581611752543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,122 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,122 miles
    Test number
    822310779399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,043 miles (+7,636)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,043 miles
    Test number
    785678900912
    • MajorCentral Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass106,407 miles (+11,418)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,407 miles
    Test number
    318859651677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,989 miles (+3,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,989 miles
    Test number
    245285747103
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass91,728 miles (+4,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,728 miles
    Test number
    375342184214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass87,567 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,567 miles
    Test number
    365242263450
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Fail87,564 miles (+4,683)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,564 miles
    Test number
    327980363456
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass82,881 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,881 miles
    Test number
    425151452269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,860 miles (+9,034)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,860 miles
    Test number
    519948342209
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass73,826 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,826 miles
    Test number
    779904981046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,816 miles (+12,079)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,816 miles
    Test number
    929842881025
    • FailureHorn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
  23. Pass61,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,737 miles
    Test number
    110813680419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T555 TAT

Does T555 TAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T555 TAT expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T555 TAT?
The MOT on T555 TAT expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T555 TAT done?
T555 TAT was recorded at 156,981 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 6,148 miles a year.
Has T555 TAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T555 TAT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T555 TAT 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 TAT find?
T555 TAT passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front front springs become loose when jacked up, and 2 more.

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