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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T55 BDCMOT history

T55 BDC is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 280,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
280,808 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 BDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 BDC was last recorded at 280,808 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 5,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
275,778 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,030 miles
Average per year
10,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 280,808 miles
  • 2025 – 275,778 miles
  • 2024 – 266,103 miles
  • 2023 – 255,380 miles
  • 2022 – 233,680 miles
  • 2021 – 212,713 miles
  • 2020 – 199,855 miles
  • 2019 – 187,356 miles
  • 2018 – 176,991 miles
  • 2017 – 169,459 miles
  • 2015 – 150,202 miles
  • 2014 – 142,640 miles
  • 2013 – 135,722 miles
  • 2012 – 128,738 miles
  • 2011 – 122,431 miles
  • 2010 – 113,098 miles
  • 2009 – 105,200 miles
  • 2008 – 95,203 miles
  • 2007 – 89,555 miles
  • 2005 – 71,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,808 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,808 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    280,808 miles
    Test number
    956109802837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass275,778 miles (+9,675)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    275,778 miles
    Test number
    356106358906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass266,103 miles (+10,723)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    266,103 miles
    Test number
    872836025283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass255,380 miles (+21,700)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    255,380 miles
    Test number
    229392794537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass233,680 miles (+20,967)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    233,680 miles
    Test number
    973363260241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass212,713 miles (+12,858)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    212,713 miles
    Test number
    835790779436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass199,855 miles (+12,499)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    199,855 miles
    Test number
    892419808647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass187,356 miles (+10,365)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    187,356 miles
    Test number
    953193684730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass176,991 miles (+7,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    176,991 miles
    Test number
    586228585153
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass169,459 miles (+19,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    169,459 miles
    Test number
    785380382143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass150,202 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    150,202 miles
    Test number
    569869842465
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  12. Fail150,202 miles (+7,562)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,202 miles
    Test number
    176682713535
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty

  13. Pass142,640 miles (+6,918)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    142,640 miles
    Test number
    859395944316
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass135,722 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    135,722 miles
    Test number
    187038433377
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  15. Fail135,722 miles (+6,984)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,722 miles
    Test number
    666178833330
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  16. Pass128,738 miles (+6,307)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    128,738 miles
    Test number
    736464922393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust sections in poor condition.
    • NoteRear seats removed from vehicle. Unable to test seat belts.

  17. Pass122,431 miles (+9,333)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    122,431 miles
    Test number
    725579731305
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass113,098 miles (+7,898)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    113,098 miles
    Test number
    161203030358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,200 miles (+9,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    105,200 miles
    Test number
    690921549306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass95,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    95,203 miles
    Test number
    440722828450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,203 miles (+5,648)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,203 miles
    Test number
    224302728327
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass89,555 miles (+17,902)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    89,555 miles
    Test number
    732654547377
    • NoteLip on both front brake discs

  23. Pass71,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    71,653 miles
    Test number
    362721145373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 BDC

Does T55 BDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 BDC is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 BDC?
The MOT on T55 BDC is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 BDC done?
T55 BDC was recorded at 280,808 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 10,387 miles a year.
Has T55 BDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 BDC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on T55 BDC 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 BDC find?
T55 BDC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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