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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T55 BTYMOT history

T55 BTY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 126,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,285 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,393 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 BTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 BTY was last recorded at 126,285 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,384 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,901 miles
Average per year
7,393 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,285 miles
  • 2025 – 124,384 miles
  • 2024 – 120,517 miles
  • 2023 – 116,689 miles
  • 2022 – 110,701 miles
  • 2021 – 106,345 miles
  • 2020 – 97,258 miles
  • 2019 – 87,803 miles
  • 2018 – 81,287 miles
  • 2017 – 71,285 miles
  • 2015 – 52,932 miles
  • 2014 – 41,662 miles
  • 2013 – 35,721 miles
  • 2012 – 28,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,285 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,285 miles (+1,901)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,285 miles
    Test number
    288443322662
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass124,384 miles (+3,867)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,384 miles
    Test number
    350425669600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also low outer band 2554518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on outer band (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded

  3. Pass120,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,517 miles
    Test number
    623964603924
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail120,517 miles (+3,828)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,517 miles
    Test number
    754726690853
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass116,689 miles (+5,988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,689 miles
    Test number
    836471682621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake pads beginning to wear low

  6. Pass110,701 miles (+4,356)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    110,701 miles
    Test number
    314873039848
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass106,345 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,345 miles
    Test number
    310898678945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail106,286 miles (+9,028)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,286 miles
    Test number
    806495609722
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass97,258 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    97,258 miles
    Test number
    864511784354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail97,187 miles (+9,384)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,187 miles
    Test number
    331746062950
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass87,803 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    87,803 miles
    Test number
    432489241399
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  12. Fail87,803 miles (+6,516)2 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,803 miles
    Test number
    207662467246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  13. Pass81,287 miles (+10,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,287 miles
    Test number
    579379994130
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs are corroded

  14. Pass71,285 miles (+18,353)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,285 miles
    Test number
    735746639949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    52,932 miles
    Test number
    149430236833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail52,932 miles (+11,270)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,932 miles
    Test number
    343912939782
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass41,662 miles (+5,941)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,662 miles
    Test number
    167386534328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,721 miles (+7,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,721 miles
    Test number
    465712653319
    • NoteBoth front tyres have cuts on treads

  19. Pass28,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    28,543 miles
    Test number
    508500522344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 BTY

Does T55 BTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 BTY is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 BTY?
The MOT on T55 BTY 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 BTY done?
T55 BTY was recorded at 126,285 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,393 miles a year.
Has T55 BTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 BTY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 BTY 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 BTY find?
T55 BTY passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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