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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 BDYMOT history

T55 BDY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
177,411 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 BDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 BDY was last recorded at 177,411 miles on 29 May 2026, 2,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,712 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,699 miles
Average per year
7,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,411 miles
  • 2025 – 174,712 miles
  • 2024 – 173,793 miles
  • 2023 – 171,279 miles
  • 2022 – 168,042 miles
  • 2021 – 167,719 miles
  • 2019 – 163,538 miles
  • 2018 – 163,370 miles
  • 2017 – 162,381 miles
  • 2016 – 158,670 miles
  • 2015 – 153,776 miles
  • 2012 – 147,180 miles
  • 2011 – 121,846 miles
  • 2010 – 99,384 miles
  • 2009 – 71,616 miles
  • 2008 – 45,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,411 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,411 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    177,411 miles
    Test number
    309584160015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass174,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    174,712 miles
    Test number
    776819126159
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded

  3. Fail174,712 miles (+919)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,712 miles
    Test number
    482066724373
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded

  4. Pass173,793 miles (+2,514)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    173,793 miles
    Test number
    869183619063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust outer casing corroded

  5. Pass171,279 miles (+3,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    171,279 miles
    Test number
    386399847492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded

  6. Pass168,042 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    168,042 miles
    Test number
    350030336461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass167,719 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    167,719 miles
    Test number
    361850554834
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail167,716 miles (+4,178)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,716 miles
    Test number
    321764188730
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass163,538 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,538 miles
    Test number
    494691984994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass163,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    163,370 miles
    Test number
    744369739350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail163,370 miles (+989)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,370 miles
    Test number
    140746229931
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFan belt perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass162,381 miles (+3,711)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    162,381 miles
    Test number
    691757783027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass158,670 miles (+4,894)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    158,670 miles
    Test number
    310617395427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass153,776 miles (+6,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    153,776 miles
    Test number
    407691987650
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass147,180 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    147,180 miles
    Test number
    256924542201
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes soft damage to rims

  16. Fail147,175 miles (+25,329)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,175 miles
    Test number
    469637832275
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront suspension arm bushes soft damage to rims

  17. Pass121,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    121,846 miles
    Test number
    887759801230
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail121,846 miles (+22,462)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,846 miles
    Test number
    876019101207
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass99,384 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,384 miles
    Test number
    771919600286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  20. Fail99,384 miles (+27,768)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,384 miles
    Test number
    150359200292
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  21. Pass71,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,616 miles
    Test number
    650507039214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,616 miles (+26,298)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,616 miles
    Test number
    440026839268
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass45,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,318 miles
    Test number
    902998868267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 BDY

Does T55 BDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 BDY is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 BDY?
The MOT on T55 BDY is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 BDY done?
T55 BDY was recorded at 177,411 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 7,473 miles a year.
Has T55 BDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 BDY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 BDY 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 BDY find?
T55 BDY passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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