
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc
T55 APKMOT history
T55 APK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 179,331 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 179,331 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 9 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,354 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 APK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 1 Aug 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 APK was last recorded at 179,331 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 179,270 miles · 20 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 61 miles
- Average per year
- 4,354 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,331 miles
- 2025 – 177,878 miles
- 2024 – 175,661 miles
- 2023 – 172,780 miles
- 2022 – 169,197 miles
- 2021 – 162,728 miles
- 2019 – 158,040 miles
- 2018 – 151,175 miles
- 2017 – 142,798 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Inner feathering on inside edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 25 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,331 miles (+61)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 179,331 miles
- Test number
- 260855630919
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail179,270 miles (+1,392)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,270 miles
- Test number
- 749571572559
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorSeat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass177,878 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 177,878 miles
- Test number
- 358061303276
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail177,878 miles (+2,217)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,878 miles
- Test number
- 972521704432
- MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass175,661 miles (+2,881)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 175,661 miles
- Test number
- 396601889259
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn both sides, seating incorrectly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,780 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 172,780 miles
- Test number
- 772433877864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,776 miles (+3,579)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,776 miles
- Test number
- 386544090618
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exessive black smoke from vehicle (8.2.2.2 (e))
- AdvisoryComplete exhausat system deteriated
Pass169,197 miles (+129)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 169,197 miles
- Test number
- 874932243435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner feathering on inside edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner feathering on inside edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail169,068 miles (+6,340)2 dangerous5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,068 miles
- Test number
- 811227748932
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner feathering on inside edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner feathering on inside edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,728 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 162,728 miles
- Test number
- 530441370661
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail162,727 miles (+4,687)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,727 miles
- Test number
- 450213591149
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,040 miles (+6,865)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 158,040 miles
- Test number
- 792617241386
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,175 miles (+7)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 151,175 miles
- Test number
- 490335238885
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyre have cuts to sidewalls.
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edges.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C.v gaiter deteriorated.
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier loose but not likely to become detatched.
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear underside.
- AdvisoryVery bad oil leak - engine oil everywhere but unable to see leak as under trays fitted.
Fail151,168 miles (+8,370)2 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,168 miles
- Test number
- 469289521626
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275 40 20 106V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb fault / issue. (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front 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 rod 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))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyre have cuts to sidewalls.
- AdvisoryAll tyres worn on inner edges.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer C.v gaiter deteriorated.
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer deteriorated.
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier loose but not likely to become detatched.
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear underside.
- AdvisoryVery bad oil leak - engine oil everywhere but unable to see leak as under trays fitted.
Pass142,798 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 142,798 miles
- Test number
- 308998263019
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail142,791 miles1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,791 miles
- Test number
- 125124407208
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Questions about T55 APK
- Does T55 APK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 APK is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 APK?
- The MOT on T55 APK 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 APK done?
- T55 APK was recorded at 179,331 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,354 miles a year.
- Has T55 APK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 APK has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T55 APK 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 APK find?
- T55 APK passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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