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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 BACMOT history

T55 BAC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 67,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
67,969 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 BAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 BAC was last recorded at 67,969 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,414 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,555 miles
Average per year
3,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,969 miles
  • 2025 – 66,414 miles
  • 2024 – 65,516 miles
  • 2023 – 61,105 miles
  • 2022 – 59,864 miles
  • 2021 – 59,029 miles
  • 2020 – 57,281 miles
  • 2019 – 54,759 miles
  • 2018 – 51,312 miles
  • 2017 – 47,624 miles
  • 2016 – 43,075 miles
  • 2015 – 39,094 miles
  • 2014 – 35,519 miles
  • 2013 – 31,932 miles
  • 2012 – 26,689 miles
  • 2011 – 24,859 miles
  • 2010 – 21,563 miles
  • 2009 – 17,083 miles
  • 2008 – 11,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,969 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear In Front Of Fuel Tank. (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded, in the plastic clip in front of the fuel tank.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Damage to nearside door and rear wheel arch, no sharp edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Damage to offside rear bumper, no sharp edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,969 miles (+1,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    67,969 miles
    Test number
    173224168442
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear In Front Of Fuel Tank. (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass66,414 miles (+898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,414 miles
    Test number
    112426668127
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipe In Front Of Fuel Tank. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass65,516 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,516 miles
    Test number
    978955471177
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded, in the plastic clip in front of the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside door and rear wheel arch, no sharp edges.
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside rear bumper, no sharp edges.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin is heavily corroded and coming away from the silencer.

  4. Fail65,516 miles (+4,411)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,516 miles
    Test number
    384686962228
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded, in the plastic clip in front of the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside door and rear wheel arch, no sharp edges.
    • AdvisoryDamage to offside rear bumper, no sharp edges.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin is heavily corroded and coming away from the silencer.

  5. Pass61,105 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    61,105 miles
    Test number
    266508869875
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded on clip before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box outer skin loose above box

  6. Fail61,102 miles (+1,238)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,102 miles
    Test number
    630389634282
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 0.8 emissions 2.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded on clip before fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust box outer skin loose above box

  7. Pass59,864 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,864 miles
    Test number
    256862116946
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded, in front of the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and touching the heat shield.

  8. Fail59,859 miles (+830)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,859 miles
    Test number
    104702101350
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded, in front of the fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and touching the heat shield.

  9. Pass59,029 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,029 miles
    Test number
    907331574966
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear ,near front of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded and touching heat shield .

  10. Fail59,025 miles (+1,744)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,025 miles
    Test number
    718462857945
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear ,near front of fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded and touching heat shield .

  11. Pass57,281 miles (+2,522)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    471182780039
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass54,759 miles (+3,447)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    54,759 miles
    Test number
    589456757109
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  13. Pass51,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    51,312 miles
    Test number
    376029971785
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  14. Fail51,312 miles (+3,688)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,312 miles
    Test number
    253235852735
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  15. Pass47,624 miles (+4,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,624 miles
    Test number
    205315706450
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass43,075 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,075 miles
    Test number
    256189412808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,094 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,094 miles
    Test number
    572029967047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,519 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,519 miles
    Test number
    169602154208
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail35,519 miles (+3,587)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,519 miles
    Test number
    346442154269
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass31,932 miles (+5,243)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,932 miles
    Test number
    305801533291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,689 miles (+1,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,689 miles
    Test number
    325538742256
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass24,859 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,859 miles
    Test number
    669338941265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,563 miles (+4,480)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,563 miles
    Test number
    753854840217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,083 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,083 miles
    Test number
    794048249254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,249 miles
    Test number
    394119048247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 BAC

Does T55 BAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 BAC is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 BAC?
The MOT on T55 BAC is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 BAC done?
T55 BAC was recorded at 67,969 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,140 miles a year.
Has T55 BAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 BAC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 BAC 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 BAC find?
T55 BAC passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in front of fuel tank..

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