Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T555 TCLMOT history
T555 TCL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 182,381 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 182,381 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,587 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T555 TCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 21 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T555 TCL was last recorded at 182,381 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 6,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,790 miles · 22 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,591 miles
- Average per year
- 8,587 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,381 miles
- 2025 – 175,790 miles
- 2024 – 175,757 miles
- 2023 – 168,851 miles
- 2022 – 158,533 miles
- 2021 – 148,594 miles
- 2020 – 139,254 miles
- 2019 – 131,388 miles
- 2018 – 124,029 miles
- 2017 – 115,716 miles
- 2016 – 109,623 miles
- 2015 – 101,664 miles
- 2014 – 90,211 miles
- 2013 – 79,993 miles
- 2012 – 70,273 miles
- 2011 – 60,867 miles
- 2010 – 51,552 miles
- 2009 – 43,066 miles
- 2008 – 35,145 miles
- 2007 – 25,563 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,381 miles
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust silencer rusty and flaking
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 12 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,381 miles (+6,591)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 182,381 miles
- Test number
- 161149922397
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass175,790 miles3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 175,790 miles
- Test number
- 400441298785
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Fail175,790 miles (+33)2 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,790 miles
- Test number
- 648821546963
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Fail175,757 miles (+6,906)2 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,757 miles
- Test number
- 570990874593
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55R17 103V EXTRA LOAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer rusty and flaking
Pass168,851 miles (+10,318)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 168,851 miles
- Test number
- 580436969776
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass158,533 miles (+9,939)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 158,533 miles
- Test number
- 553522304814
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer rusty and flaking
Pass148,594 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 148,594 miles
- Test number
- 189238295098
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty and flaking
Fail148,594 miles (+9,340)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,594 miles
- Test number
- 482629883231
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rusty and flaking
Pass139,254 miles (+7,866)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 139,254 miles
- Test number
- 217756251817
- AdvisoryEXHAUST SILENCER RUSTY AND FLAKING
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass131,388 miles (+7,359)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 131,388 miles
- Test number
- 840010737398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,029 miles (+8,313)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 124,029 miles
- Test number
- 887221395937
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass115,716 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 115,716 miles
- Test number
- 896864482076
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside rear shockabsorber top cover rusted and holed
Fail115,716 miles (+6,093)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,716 miles
- Test number
- 899954211145
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside rear shockabsorber top cover rusted and holed
Pass109,623 miles (+7,959)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 109,623 miles
- Test number
- 159488306455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,664 miles (+11,453)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 101,664 miles
- Test number
- 366924803250
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on middle silencer & outer casing on rear silencer starting to seperate
Pass90,211 miles (+10,218)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 90,211 miles
- Test number
- 106476054353
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
- NoteMiddle & rear silencers corroding
Pass79,993 miles (+9,720)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 79,993 miles
- Test number
- 458781543319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear silencer casing corroded
Pass70,273 miles (+9,406)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 70,273 miles
- Test number
- 657179432343
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOuter casing on rear silencer starting to seperate
Pass60,867 miles (+9,315)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 60,867 miles
- Test number
- 436806631379
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteOff side front tyre on 3mm
Pass51,552 miles (+8,486)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 51,552 miles
- Test number
- 541511530331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 43,066 miles
- Test number
- 611527939306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,066 miles (+6,921)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,066 miles
- Test number
- 451957539442
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass35,145 miles (+9,582)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 35,145 miles
- Test number
- 904972698262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,563 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 25,563 miles
- Test number
- 894495587278
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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 TCL
- Does T555 TCL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T555 TCL is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T555 TCL?
- The MOT on T555 TCL is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T555 TCL done?
- T555 TCL was recorded at 182,381 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 8,587 miles a year.
- Has T555 TCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T555 TCL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T555 TCL 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 TCL find?
- T555 TCL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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