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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 AEOMOT history

T55 AEO is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 188,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
188,917 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 AEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 AEO was last recorded at 188,917 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 10,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,690 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,227 miles
Average per year
8,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,917 miles
  • 2025 – 178,690 miles
  • 2024 – 172,860 miles
  • 2023 – 160,178 miles
  • 2022 – 142,139 miles
  • 2021 – 133,404 miles
  • 2020 – 125,297 miles
  • 2019 – 116,219 miles
  • 2018 – 115,137 miles
  • 2017 – 110,426 miles
  • 2016 – 102,664 miles
  • 2015 – 95,375 miles
  • 2014 – 87,138 miles
  • 2013 – 78,263 miles
  • 2012 – 72,711 miles
  • 2011 – 65,696 miles
  • 2010 – 51,416 miles
  • 2009 – 44,909 miles
  • 2008 – 37,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,917 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,917 miles (+10,227)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    188,917 miles
    Test number
    641784104845
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass178,690 miles (+5,830)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    178,690 miles
    Test number
    701926131190
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass172,860 miles (+12,682)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    172,860 miles
    Test number
    614742697141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass160,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,178 miles
    Test number
    493806323017
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail160,178 miles (+18,039)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,178 miles
    Test number
    214966606259
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass142,139 miles (+8,735)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,139 miles
    Test number
    851709840675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,404 miles (+8,107)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,404 miles
    Test number
    265104597182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass125,297 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,297 miles
    Test number
    169601563612
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system middle box outer skin corroded

  9. Fail125,293 miles (+9,074)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,293 miles
    Test number
    433642236504
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system middle box outer skin corroded

  10. Pass116,219 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,219 miles
    Test number
    291220872801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass115,137 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    115,137 miles
    Test number
    595792732148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,136 miles (+4,710)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,136 miles
    Test number
    166529815122
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass110,426 miles (+7,762)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,426 miles
    Test number
    606714973199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass102,664 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,664 miles
    Test number
    952967347879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail102,555 miles (+7,180)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,555 miles
    Test number
    180796329728
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass95,375 miles (+977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    95,375 miles
    Test number
    816108945107
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail94,398 miles (+7,260)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,398 miles
    Test number
    155809815132
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated

  18. Pass87,138 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,138 miles
    Test number
    418447744179
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt has been removed

  19. Fail87,138 miles (+8,875)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,138 miles
    Test number
    268757844142
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  20. Pass78,263 miles (+5,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,263 miles
    Test number
    208128803138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail72,711 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,711 miles
    Test number
    185795342170
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteThe centre and rear exhaust is starting to deteriate.
    • NoteThe low brake pad warning light is staying on.

  22. Pass72,711 miles (+7,015)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,711 miles
    Test number
    976675942157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteThe centre and rear exhaust is starting to deteriate.
    • NoteThe low brake pad warning light is staying on.

  23. Fail65,696 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,696 miles
    Test number
    265364341486
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteThe low brakepad warning light is on.
    • NoteThe o/s/f door mirror is cracked but visable.

  24. Pass65,696 miles (+14,280)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,696 miles
    Test number
    707124141184
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteThe low brakepad warning light is on.
    • NoteThe o/s/f door mirror is cracked but visable.

  25. Pass51,416 miles (+6,507)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,416 miles
    Test number
    850248340176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,909 miles (+7,038)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,909 miles
    Test number
    762425249265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Pass37,871 miles (+8,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,871 miles
    Test number
    512363928368
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  28. Pass29,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,646 miles
    Test number
    221356018059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail29,646 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,646 miles
    Test number
    203095518092
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T55 AEO

Does T55 AEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 AEO is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 AEO?
The MOT on T55 AEO is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 AEO done?
T55 AEO was recorded at 188,917 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 8,748 miles a year.
Has T55 AEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 AEO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T55 AEO 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 T55 AEO find?
T55 AEO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing, and 2 more.

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