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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T55 BUFMOT history

T55 BUF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 206,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2024
Mileage
206,554 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,863 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 BUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 BUF was last recorded at 206,554 miles on 11 Mar 2023, 15,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,691 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
15,863 miles
Average per year
10,863 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 206,554 miles
  • 2022 – 190,691 miles
  • 2021 – 171,795 miles
  • 2020 – 161,605 miles
  • 2019 – 149,459 miles
  • 2018 – 148,205 miles
  • 2017 – 144,273 miles
  • 2016 – 133,920 miles
  • 2015 – 126,156 miles
  • 2014 – 107,456 miles
  • 2013 – 97,049 miles
  • 2012 – 82,263 miles
  • 2011 – 77,911 miles
  • 2010 – 69,777 miles
  • 2009 – 60,212 miles
  • 2008 – 45,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,554 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,554 miles (+15,863)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    206,554 miles
    Test number
    267237813092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,691 miles (+18,896)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    190,691 miles
    Test number
    953915648752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass171,795 miles (+10,190)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,795 miles
    Test number
    746717343857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,605 miles (+12,146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    161,605 miles
    Test number
    684068681023
    • AdvisoryEmissions plate value has been defaced
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing is deteriorated badly
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass149,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    149,459 miles
    Test number
    587309936697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,451 miles (+1,246)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,451 miles
    Test number
    708782559160
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass148,205 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,205 miles
    Test number
    194040927369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Fail148,110 miles (+3,837)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,110 miles
    Test number
    127270460571
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass144,273 miles (+10,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,273 miles
    Test number
    134271912121
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass133,920 miles (+7,764)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,920 miles
    Test number
    362301889721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,156 miles
    Test number
    386501515149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,156 miles (+18,700)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,156 miles
    Test number
    958091215103
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass107,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    107,456 miles
    Test number
    277065614172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail107,456 miles (+10,407)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,456 miles
    Test number
    815885814183
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass97,049 miles (+14,786)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,049 miles
    Test number
    636206213159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,263 miles (+4,352)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,263 miles
    Test number
    258261112413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut on inner wall but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  17. Pass77,911 miles (+8,134)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,911 miles
    Test number
    839390811170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,777 miles
    Test number
    160272310129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Fail69,777 miles (+9,565)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,777 miles
    Test number
    904432810115
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass60,212 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,212 miles
    Test number
    562374619128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,211 miles (+14,621)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,211 miles
    Test number
    323573819162
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass45,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,590 miles
    Test number
    210807238166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T55 BUF

Does T55 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 BUF expired on 11 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 BUF?
The MOT on T55 BUF expired on 11 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 BUF done?
T55 BUF was recorded at 206,554 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2023, an average of 10,863 miles a year.
Has T55 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 BUF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T55 BUF 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 BUF find?
T55 BUF passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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