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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T55 ABKMOT history

T55 ABK is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 201,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
201,872 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 ABK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 ABK was last recorded at 201,872 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2012: 123,477 miles, lower than 123,478 miles on 25 May 2012.

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
201,391 miles · 17 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
481 miles
Average per year
8,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,872 miles
  • 2024 – 201,391 miles
  • 2023 – 201,032 miles
  • 2022 – 200,875 miles
  • 2021 – 200,409 miles
  • 2020 – 197,196 miles
  • 2019 – 195,403 miles
  • 2018 – 191,385 miles
  • 2017 – 181,157 miles
  • 2016 – 167,236 miles
  • 2015 – 155,744 miles
  • 2014 – 145,940 miles
  • 2013 – 135,449 miles
  • 2012 – 123,477 miles
  • 2011 – 109,435 miles
  • 2010 – 93,805 miles
  • 2009 – 77,540 miles
  • 2008 – 61,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,872 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nsf, osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and outer (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light inop
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryAll park brake cables corroded

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust boxes outer shell corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Centre and rear exhaust outer skins corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,872 miles (+481)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    201,872 miles
    Test number
    179084263020
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded nsf, osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and outer (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear boxes (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll park brake cables corroded

  2. Pass201,391 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    201,391 miles
    Test number
    465725356874
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral both hand brake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded osr and nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear boxes corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, around the plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Fail201,391 miles (+359)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,391 miles
    Test number
    897815805766
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral both hand brake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded osr and nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear boxes corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, around the plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  4. Pass201,032 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    201,032 miles
    Test number
    849380749226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass200,875 miles (+466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    200,875 miles
    Test number
    999861578523
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass200,409 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    200,409 miles
    Test number
    440590389893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass197,196 miles (+1,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    197,196 miles
    Test number
    585910982812
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes outer shell corroding

  8. Pass195,403 miles (+4,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    195,403 miles
    Test number
    289192337635
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes outer shell corroding
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass191,385 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    191,385 miles
    Test number
    604716792857
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust outer skins corroded.

  10. Fail191,366 miles (+10,209)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,366 miles
    Test number
    645421643021
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust outer skins corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass181,157 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    181,157 miles
    Test number
    863857524800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail181,034 miles (+13,798)5 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,034 miles
    Test number
    203295933293
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output water ingress in cluster (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft has slight play in shaft and stub axle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  13. Pass167,236 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    167,236 miles
    Test number
    870916657557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  14. Fail167,326 miles (+11,582)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,326 miles
    Test number
    379093059902
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  15. Pass155,744 miles (+9,804)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    155,744 miles
    Test number
    105656535114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  16. Pass145,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    145,940 miles
    Test number
    897036434190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail145,940 miles (+10,491)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,940 miles
    Test number
    335934734113
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

  18. Pass135,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    135,449 miles
    Test number
    745587833152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail135,449 miles (+11,972)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,449 miles
    Test number
    835735833137
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass123,477 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    123,477 miles
    Test number
    889080252185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail123,478 miles (+212)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,478 miles
    Test number
    699266242143
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  22. Fail123,266 miles (+13,831)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,266 miles
    Test number
    897519732133
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass109,435 miles (+15,630)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    109,435 miles
    Test number
    128168631116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,805 miles (+16,265)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,805 miles
    Test number
    472376540174
    • NoteRear bumper damaged

  25. Pass77,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    77,540 miles
    Test number
    224070849170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,539 miles (+15,723)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,539 miles
    Test number
    331310849112
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in front tyre

  27. Pass61,816 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    61,816 miles
    Test number
    443572748181
    • NoteFront numberplate damaged but still legible

Questions about T55 ABK

Does T55 ABK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 ABK expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 ABK?
The MOT on T55 ABK expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 ABK done?
T55 ABK was recorded at 201,872 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 8,214 miles a year.
Has T55 ABK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 ABK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 ABK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 ABK find?
T55 ABK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; coil spring corroded nsf, osr, and 8 more.

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