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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T556 ENHMOT history

T556 ENH is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 202,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
202,667 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T556 ENH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T556 ENH was last recorded at 202,667 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 3,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,388 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,279 miles
Average per year
3,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,667 miles
  • 2025 – 199,388 miles
  • 2024 – 195,478 miles
  • 2023 – 191,511 miles
  • 2022 – 188,186 miles
  • 2021 – 184,316 miles
  • 2020 – 181,554 miles
  • 2019 – 178,263 miles
  • 2018 – 173,626 miles
  • 2017 – 171,232 miles
  • 2016 – 168,183 miles
  • 2015 – 165,947 miles
  • 2014 – 163,213 miles
  • 2013 – 160,541 miles
  • 2012 – 157,563 miles
  • 2011 – 154,793 miles
  • 2010 – 151,340 miles
  • 2009 – 146,263 miles
  • 2008 – 139,454 miles
  • 2007 – 132,494 miles
  • 2006 – 125,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,667 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,667 miles (+3,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    202,667 miles
    Test number
    230981166187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass199,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    199,388 miles
    Test number
    354482721088
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Member (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail199,388 miles (+3,910)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,388 miles
    Test number
    255679131162
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Member (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass195,478 miles (+3,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    195,478 miles
    Test number
    455067833144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass191,511 miles (+3,325)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    191,511 miles
    Test number
    421560748302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass188,186 miles (+3,870)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    188,186 miles
    Test number
    676951601885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass184,316 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    184,316 miles
    Test number
    426932415460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail184,306 miles (+2,752)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,306 miles
    Test number
    244404090074
    • DangerousCoolant leak Water hose above oil filter
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass181,554 miles (+3,291)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    181,554 miles
    Test number
    876958583322
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass178,263 miles (+4,637)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    178,263 miles
    Test number
    955534227358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass173,626 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    173,626 miles
    Test number
    952875401526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material meets criteria at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material meets criteria at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material meets criteria at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material meets criteria at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail173,621 miles (+2,389)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,621 miles
    Test number
    862046569563
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material meets criteria at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material meets criteria at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material meets criteria at time of test (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material meets criteria at time of test (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass171,232 miles (+3,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    171,232 miles
    Test number
    154872583386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded near & offside (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass168,183 miles (+66)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    168,183 miles
    Test number
    542437690307
    • AdvisoryN+O/S handbrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail168,117 miles (+2,170)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,117 miles
    Test number
    453330133368
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper, handbrake lever (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryN+O/S handbrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass165,947 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    165,947 miles
    Test number
    666994855116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail165,945 miles (+2,732)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,945 miles
    Test number
    666953755158
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass163,213 miles (+2,672)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    163,213 miles
    Test number
    807323464184
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass160,541 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    160,541 miles
    Test number
    195588943101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Fail160,541 miles (+2,978)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,541 miles
    Test number
    967708643154
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass157,563 miles (+24)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    157,563 miles
    Test number
    557068852190
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside headlight aim is on minimum height limit

  22. Fail157,539 miles (+2,746)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,539 miles
    Test number
    859701052191
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside headlight aim is on minimum height limit

  23. Pass154,793 miles (+153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    154,793 miles
    Test number
    487319271163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail154,640 miles (+3,300)3 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,640 miles
    Test number
    676501361199
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear and offside rear brake discs deteriorated

  25. Fail151,340 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,340 miles
    Test number
    113963850121
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass151,340 miles (+5,077)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    151,340 miles
    Test number
    291693250456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass146,263 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    146,263 miles
    Test number
    320946069157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail146,182 miles (+6,728)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,182 miles
    Test number
    731750169146
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass139,454 miles (+6,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    139,454 miles
    Test number
    244722468108
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Fail132,494 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,494 miles
    Test number
    220789857424
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass132,494 miles (+6,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    132,494 miles
    Test number
    873649657159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  32. Pass125,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    125,796 miles
    Test number
    841854766159
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T556 ENH

Does T556 ENH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T556 ENH is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T556 ENH?
The MOT on T556 ENH is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T556 ENH done?
T556 ENH was recorded at 202,667 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 3,872 miles a year.
Has T556 ENH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T556 ENH has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T556 ENH 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 T556 ENH find?
T556 ENH passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached.

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