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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T55 BDOMOT history

T55 BDO is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,052 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 BDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 BDO was last recorded at 139,052 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,876 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,176 miles
Average per year
7,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,052 miles
  • 2025 – 137,876 miles
  • 2024 – 136,393 miles
  • 2023 – 134,033 miles
  • 2022 – 131,071 miles
  • 2021 – 129,516 miles
  • 2020 – 126,259 miles
  • 2019 – 114,117 miles
  • 2018 – 105,013 miles
  • 2017 – 93,966 miles
  • 2016 – 83,813 miles
  • 2015 – 74,552 miles
  • 2014 – 59,272 miles
  • 2013 – 48,407 miles
  • 2012 – 40,080 miles
  • 2011 – 30,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,052 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,052 miles (+1,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,052 miles
    Test number
    417900504994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,876 miles (+1,483)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,876 miles
    Test number
    411959033775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,393 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,393 miles
    Test number
    777936570791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,033 miles (+2,962)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,033 miles
    Test number
    419439529563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,071 miles (+1,555)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,071 miles
    Test number
    854099919152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,516 miles
    Test number
    543906513716
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,512 miles (+3,253)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,512 miles
    Test number
    983131832150
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,259 miles (+12,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,259 miles
    Test number
    777189645987
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass114,117 miles (+9,104)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,117 miles
    Test number
    688529693314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,013 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,013 miles
    Test number
    321481108592
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Fail105,013 miles (+11,047)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,013 miles
    Test number
    832247327927
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass93,966 miles (+10,153)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,966 miles
    Test number
    963603210408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,813 miles (+9,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,813 miles
    Test number
    931274338059
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  14. Pass74,552 miles (+15,280)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,552 miles
    Test number
    219111625152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,272 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,272 miles
    Test number
    569543144173
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Pass59,272 miles (+10,865)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,272 miles
    Test number
    676513444185
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass48,407 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,407 miles
    Test number
    538633803238
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail48,407 miles (+8,327)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,407 miles
    Test number
    227059693113
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass40,080 miles (+9,306)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,080 miles
    Test number
    668409002201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteFront wipers are smearey
    • NoteSpare wheel is a different size to driven wheels

  20. Pass30,774 miles (+27)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    30,774 miles
    Test number
    417631351298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront strut bearings are rough in operation
    • NoteO/S/R tyre is down to 3mm tread in places
    • NoteUnder vehicle covers fitted causing a restricted view

  21. Fail30,747 miles1 failure5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,747 miles
    Test number
    276120151230
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront strut bearings are rough in operation
    • NoteN/S/F tyre is worn on the inner edge
    • NoteO/S/F tyre is bald on inner edge
    • NoteO/S/R tyre is down to 3mm tread in places

Questions about T55 BDO

Does T55 BDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 BDO is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 BDO?
The MOT on T55 BDO is valid until 8 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 BDO done?
T55 BDO was recorded at 139,052 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 7,182 miles a year.
Has T55 BDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 BDO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T55 BDO 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 BDO find?
T55 BDO passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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