Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
T55 BGSMOT history
T55 BGS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 180,080 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 180,080 mi
- At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,706 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 BGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 BGS was last recorded at 180,080 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 6,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 173,993 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,087 miles
- Average per year
- 7,706 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,080 miles
- 2025 – 173,993 miles
- 2024 – 169,428 miles
- 2023 – 164,579 miles
- 2022 – 159,303 miles
- 2021 – 156,083 miles
- 2020 – 154,801 miles
- 2019 – 145,747 miles
- 2018 – 137,205 miles
- 2016 – 127,181 miles
- 2015 – 121,301 miles
- 2014 – 116,520 miles
- 2013 – 114,894 miles
- 2012 – 107,455 miles
- 2011 – 102,040 miles
- 2010 – 77,744 miles
- 2009 – 59,539 miles
- 2008 – 44,151 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,080 miles
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad low level warning light on in dash clocks (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing noisy (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing noisy (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering column inside cab
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 Tyre slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,080 miles (+6,087)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 180,080 miles
- Test number
- 281201299040
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad low level warning light on in dash clocks (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing noisy (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bearing noisy (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering column inside cab
Pass173,993 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 173,993 miles
- Test number
- 853424612113
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking also intercooler leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin also pad warning wire broken (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
Fail173,991 miles (+4,563)2 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,991 miles
- Test number
- 832937212847
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and perished (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking also intercooler leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin also pad warning wire broken (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
Pass169,428 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 169,428 miles
- Test number
- 675748521508
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail169,426 miles (+4,847)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,426 miles
- Test number
- 906364904980
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed backbox not fitted (8.2.2.2 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass164,579 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 164,579 miles
- Test number
- 743798718028
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail164,576 miles (+5,273)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,576 miles
- Test number
- 190985830393
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,303 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 159,303 miles
- Test number
- 941026102658
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail159,303 miles (+3,220)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,303 miles
- Test number
- 974881023196
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass156,083 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 156,083 miles
- Test number
- 511714472039
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail156,082 miles (+1,281)2 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,082 miles
- Test number
- 820750813769
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D CLAMP BUSH (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability D CLAMP BUSH (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass154,801 miles (+9,054)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 154,801 miles
- Test number
- 720373770758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,747 miles (+8,542)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 145,747 miles
- Test number
- 938955434901
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,205 miles (+10,024)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 137,205 miles
- Test number
- 306668693771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,181 miles (+5,880)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 127,181 miles
- Test number
- 616203735937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,301 miles (+3,725)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 121,301 miles
- Test number
- 925277319317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,576 miles (+1,056)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 117,576 miles
- Test number
- 157456855020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,520 miles (+1,626)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 116,520 miles
- Test number
- 915820604148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,894 miles (+7,439)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 114,894 miles
- Test number
- 297172473055
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NotePower steering noise at low rpm
Pass107,455 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 107,455 miles
- Test number
- 475706192089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,437 miles (+5,397)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 107,437 miles
- Test number
- 829946162041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,040 miles (+24,296)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 102,040 miles
- Test number
- 639385901198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,744 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 77,744 miles
- Test number
- 493756900179
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteFront number plate lightly cracked
Fail77,742 miles (+18,203)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,742 miles
- Test number
- 132186200122
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteFront number plate lightly cracked
- NoteRear nearside wheel rim has slight bend on bead .
Pass59,539 miles (+15,388)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 59,539 miles
- Test number
- 393990479151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 44,151 miles
- Test number
- 751583298158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 BGS
- Does T55 BGS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 BGS is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 BGS?
- The MOT on T55 BGS is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 BGS done?
- T55 BGS was recorded at 180,080 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 7,706 miles a year.
- Has T55 BGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 BGS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on T55 BGS 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 BGS find?
- T55 BGS passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front position lamp incorrect colour; central front oil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug leaking; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad low level warning light on in dash clocks, and 6 more.
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