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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T55 AXEMOT history

T55 AXE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 204,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
204,180 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 AXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 AXE was last recorded at 204,180 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,180 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
11,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,180 miles
  • 2025 – 201,918 miles
  • 2024 – 199,802 miles
  • 2023 – 198,000 miles
  • 2022 – 196,115 miles
  • 2021 – 194,577 miles
  • 2020 – 192,061 miles
  • 2019 – 190,826 miles
  • 2018 – 172,997 miles
  • 2017 – 154,500 miles
  • 2016 – 132,751 miles
  • 2015 – 115,567 miles
  • 2014 – 92,527 miles
  • 2013 – 69,409 miles
  • 2012 – 50,686 miles
  • 2011 – 30,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,180 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,180 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    204,180 miles
    Test number
    385834082258
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail204,180 miles (+2,262)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,180 miles
    Test number
    281508760906
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam main beam switches on osf indicator bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass201,918 miles (+95)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    201,918 miles
    Test number
    946379065876
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted

  4. Fail201,823 miles (+2,021)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,823 miles
    Test number
    350723853882
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and sill covers fitted

  5. Pass199,802 miles (+1,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    199,802 miles
    Test number
    587191874462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass198,000 miles (+1,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    198,000 miles
    Test number
    364141128972
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass196,115 miles (+1,538)3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    196,115 miles
    Test number
    959144805076
    • MinorAll position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector not red in colour covered in perforated vinyl (4.8.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view over 10mm within swept area but upper screen therefore not effecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing noisy on rotation but does not have excessive wear or free play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing noisy on rotation but does not have excessive wear or free play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre leaking air when inspected
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door checkstrap not functional
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass194,577 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    194,577 miles
    Test number
    969884213930
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top bearings stiff

  9. Fail194,577 miles (+2,516)1 dangerous8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,577 miles
    Test number
    514320078633
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component insecure bottle (2.1.5 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top bearings stiff

  10. Pass192,061 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    192,061 miles
    Test number
    894278400387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass190,826 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    190,826 miles
    Test number
    705339070341
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail190,826 miles (+17,829)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,826 miles
    Test number
    562912693821
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass172,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    172,997 miles
    Test number
    479782926688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail172,997 miles (+18,497)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,997 miles
    Test number
    354328934487
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass154,500 miles (+21,749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    154,500 miles
    Test number
    235519760514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

  16. Pass132,751 miles (+17,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    132,751 miles
    Test number
    478097345883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear discs offside and nearside-heavily lipped

  17. Pass115,567 miles (+23,040)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,567 miles
    Test number
    136125925253
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass92,527 miles (+23,118)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,527 miles
    Test number
    487119614285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNo smoke test results -low emitter
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread badly cracked
    • NotePlay in right-hand drive shaft splines

  19. Pass69,409 miles (+18,723)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,409 miles
    Test number
    948571013226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

  20. Fail50,686 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,686 miles
    Test number
    808423342213
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,686 miles (+20,072)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,686 miles
    Test number
    946163242201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,614 miles
    Test number
    737778931255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 AXE

Does T55 AXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 AXE is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 AXE?
The MOT on T55 AXE is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 AXE done?
T55 AXE was recorded at 204,180 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 11,531 miles a year.
Has T55 AXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 AXE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 AXE 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 AXE find?
T55 AXE passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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