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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T55 BSBMOT history

T55 BSB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 121,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
121,021 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 BSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 BSB was last recorded at 121,021 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,017 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,021 miles
  • 2024 – 118,596 miles
  • 2023 – 115,605 miles
  • 2022 – 111,891 miles
  • 2021 – 109,391 miles
  • 2020 – 106,646 miles
  • 2019 – 100,188 miles
  • 2018 – 95,323 miles
  • 2017 – 89,200 miles
  • 2016 – 83,046 miles
  • 2015 – 63,534 miles
  • 2014 – 46,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,021 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 Rack end has play in a ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,021 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    121,021 miles
    Test number
    114326370715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,017 miles (+2,421)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,017 miles
    Test number
    922873483550
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,596 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,596 miles
    Test number
    555993072047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,605 miles
    Test number
    382976635557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,605 miles (+3,714)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,605 miles
    Test number
    469768686323
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,891 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,891 miles
    Test number
    197505826595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,391 miles (+2,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,391 miles
    Test number
    697659221751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass106,646 miles (+6,458)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,646 miles
    Test number
    325592815444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,188 miles (+4,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,188 miles
    Test number
    463130369418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass95,323 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,323 miles
    Test number
    822439505499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,200 miles (+6,154)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,200 miles
    Test number
    243409789552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,046 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,046 miles
    Test number
    314496181966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rack end has play in a ball joint
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

  13. Fail83,015 miles (+19,481)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,015 miles
    Test number
    249006098330
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rack end has play in a ball joint
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

  14. Fail63,534 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,534 miles
    Test number
    387065045015
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass63,534 miles (+16,590)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,534 miles
    Test number
    985965645078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,944 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,944 miles
    Test number
    766366554057
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass46,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,944 miles
    Test number
    829246654004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 BSB

Does T55 BSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 BSB is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 BSB?
The MOT on T55 BSB is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 BSB done?
T55 BSB was recorded at 121,021 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 6,348 miles a year.
Has T55 BSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 BSB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 BSB 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 BSB find?
T55 BSB passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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