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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T55 BTLMOT history

T55 BTL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 103,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,064 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 BTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 BTL was last recorded at 103,064 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2016: 84,747 miles, lower than 84,787 miles on 27 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,021 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
1,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,064 miles
  • 2025 – 96,048 miles
  • 2024 – 95,232 miles
  • 2023 – 94,276 miles
  • 2022 – 93,190 miles
  • 2020 – 90,518 miles
  • 2019 – 87,011 miles
  • 2017 – 86,243 miles
  • 2016 – 84,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,064 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsr\osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,064 miles (+43)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,064 miles
    Test number
    411958478533
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsr\osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail103,021 miles (+6,973)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,021 miles
    Test number
    150975838642
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsr\osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass96,048 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    96,048 miles
    Test number
    207371485474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass95,232 miles (+956)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,232 miles
    Test number
    326211833184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,276 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,276 miles
    Test number
    848140205053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,190 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,190 miles
    Test number
    462470635696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,518 miles (+3,507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,518 miles
    Test number
    498035200209
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass87,011 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,011 miles
    Test number
    731147645493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,243 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    86,243 miles
    Test number
    123471381996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,952 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,952 miles
    Test number
    134440523587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail84,952 miles (+205)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,952 miles
    Test number
    597398970540
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass84,747 miles (-40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,747 miles
    Test number
    174693168810
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail84,787 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,787 miles
    Test number
    254714140400
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Questions about T55 BTL

Does T55 BTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 BTL is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 BTL?
The MOT on T55 BTL is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 BTL done?
T55 BTL was recorded at 103,064 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 1,838 miles a year.
Has T55 BTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 BTL has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 BTL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 BTL find?
T55 BTL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsr\osr, and 1 more.

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