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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T55 BWRMOT history

T55 BWR is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
187,651 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 BWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 BWR was last recorded at 187,651 miles on 26 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jan 2026: 187,651 miles, lower than 188,314 miles on 16 Jan 2025.

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
188,314 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Average per year
4,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,651 miles
  • 2025 – 188,314 miles
  • 2024 – 184,285 miles
  • 2023 – 182,246 miles
  • 2022 – 176,184 miles
  • 2021 – 170,477 miles
  • 2020 – 166,351 miles
  • 2019 – 160,148 miles
  • 2018 – 155,709 miles
  • 2015 – 155,501 miles
  • 2014 – 154,878 miles
  • 2013 – 153,004 miles
  • 2012 – 148,348 miles
  • 2011 – 143,545 miles
  • 2010 – 139,070 miles
  • 2009 – 127,906 miles
  • 2008 – 118,970 miles
  • 2007 – 93,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,651 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryWindscreen sticker not affecting drivers view

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.

  • Sticker across top of windscreen not affecting drivers view

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Sticker across windscreen not affecting drivers view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,651 miles (-663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    187,651 miles
    Test number
    470116007064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen sticker not affecting drivers view

  2. Pass188,314 miles (+4,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    188,314 miles
    Test number
    353068380910
    • AdvisoryN/s/r + n/s/f tyre getting low (3mm
    • AdvisorySticker across top of windscreen not affecting drivers view

  3. Pass184,285 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    184,285 miles
    Test number
    234708360285
    • AdvisorySticker across top of windscreen not affecting drivers view

  4. Fail184,280 miles (+2,034)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,280 miles
    Test number
    224290429808
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySticker across top of windscreen not affecting drivers view

  5. Pass182,246 miles (+6,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    182,246 miles
    Test number
    996451988931
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySticker across top of windscreen not affecting drivers view

  6. Pass176,184 miles (+5,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    176,184 miles
    Test number
    419839591810
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySticker across top of windscreen not affecting drivers view

  7. Pass170,477 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    170,477 miles
    Test number
    499719373431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySticker across windscreen not affecting drivers view

  8. Fail170,465 miles (+4,114)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,465 miles
    Test number
    161056710812
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySticker across windscreen not affecting drivers view

  9. Pass166,351 miles (+6,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    166,351 miles
    Test number
    646142671164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroding

  10. Pass160,148 miles (+4,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    160,148 miles
    Test number
    901852563146
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass155,709 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    155,709 miles
    Test number
    477230980217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass155,501 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    155,501 miles
    Test number
    358644295989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass154,878 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    154,878 miles
    Test number
    466585594044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass153,004 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    153,004 miles
    Test number
    175982983015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass148,348 miles (+4,803)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    148,348 miles
    Test number
    165111262403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass143,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    143,545 miles
    Test number
    585583561084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail143,545 miles (+4,475)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,545 miles
    Test number
    559632961075
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront screen chipped zone b
    • NoteOff side door mirror cover insecure
    • NoteOil levell low

  18. Pass139,070 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    139,070 miles
    Test number
    912779000175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail138,069 miles (+10,163)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,069 miles
    Test number
    932805700114
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteCreaking noise from steering when turning

  20. Pass127,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    127,906 miles
    Test number
    320343699069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail127,905 miles (+8,935)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,905 miles
    Test number
    900863099035
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil lever low

  22. Pass118,970 miles (+25,096)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    118,970 miles
    Test number
    651269608164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    93,874 miles
    Test number
    641607367097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,874 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,874 miles
    Test number
    584427667027
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about T55 BWR

Does T55 BWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 BWR is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 BWR?
The MOT on T55 BWR is valid until 11 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 BWR done?
T55 BWR was recorded at 187,651 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,965 miles a year.
Has T55 BWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 BWR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 BWR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 BWR find?
T55 BWR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; windscreen sticker not affecting drivers view.

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