Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,461 cc
T55 BFSMOT history
T55 BFS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 213,176 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 213,176 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,712 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 BFS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 10 Aug 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 BFS was last recorded at 213,176 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Feb 2022: 190,415 miles, lower than 190,416 miles on 22 Feb 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 213,172 miles · 16 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 10,712 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 213,176 miles
- 2025 – 210,022 miles
- 2024 – 207,260 miles
- 2023 – 200,435 miles
- 2022 – 190,415 miles
- 2021 – 171,626 miles
- 2020 – 162,212 miles
- 2019 – 151,690 miles
- 2018 – 138,544 miles
- 2017 – 124,765 miles
- 2016 – 100,756 miles
- 2015 – 85,005 miles
- 2013 – 83,550 miles
- 2012 – 81,344 miles
- 2010 – 74,759 miles
- 2009 – 71,471 miles
- 2008 – 56,782 miles
- 2007 – 14,858 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass213,176 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2026
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass213,176 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 213,176 miles
- Test number
- 102713330613
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail213,172 miles (+3,150)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,172 miles
- Test number
- 853869724893
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass210,022 miles (+2,762)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 210,022 miles
- Test number
- 932423175121
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust center and rear silencer deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Pass207,260 miles (+6)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 207,260 miles
- Test number
- 915980979966
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system
Fail207,254 miles (+93)3 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,254 miles
- Test number
- 820694012444
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system
Fail207,161 miles (+6,726)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,161 miles
- Test number
- 457006947617
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass200,435 miles (+10,020)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 200,435 miles
- Test number
- 762095524958
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))
Pass190,415 miles (-1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 190,415 miles
- Test number
- 372779425381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mounting worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail190,416 miles (+18,790)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,416 miles
- Test number
- 584628831384
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mounting worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass171,626 miles (+9,414)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 171,626 miles
- Test number
- 667716241721
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Pass162,212 miles (+10,522)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 162,212 miles
- Test number
- 840770687623
- AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass151,690 miles (+13,146)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 151,690 miles
- Test number
- 852070191838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,544 miles (+13,779)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 138,544 miles
- Test number
- 409133216171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,765 miles (+24,009)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 124,765 miles
- Test number
- 143442368788
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,756 miles (+15,751)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 100,756 miles
- Test number
- 261688046355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,005 miles (+1,455)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 85,005 miles
- Test number
- 966558755017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,550 miles (+2,206)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 83,550 miles
- Test number
- 447342013370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,344 miles (+6,585)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 81,344 miles
- Test number
- 535368942207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,759 miles (+3,288)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 74,759 miles
- Test number
- 974184050202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,471 miles (+14,689)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 71,471 miles
- Test number
- 860919569153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,782 miles (+16,717)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 56,782 miles
- Test number
- 903454958326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,065 miles (+6,178)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 40,065 miles
- Test number
- 520358468122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,887 miles (+19,029)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 33,887 miles
- Test number
- 382917848048
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass14,858 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 14,858 miles
- Test number
- 344998127432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 BFS
- Does T55 BFS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 BFS is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 BFS?
- The MOT on T55 BFS is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 BFS done?
- T55 BFS was recorded at 213,176 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 10,712 miles a year.
- Has T55 BFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 BFS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T55 BFS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T55 BFS find?
- T55 BFS passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.
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