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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T55 BYFMOT history

T55 BYF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 193,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
193,287 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 BYF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 BYF was last recorded at 193,287 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 106 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,181 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
106 miles
Average per year
6,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,287 miles
  • 2025 – 185,525 miles
  • 2023 – 172,752 miles
  • 2022 – 171,194 miles
  • 2021 – 170,280 miles
  • 2020 – 164,551 miles
  • 2019 – 159,774 miles
  • 2018 – 156,875 miles
  • 2017 – 152,772 miles
  • 2016 – 148,699 miles
  • 2015 – 141,489 miles
  • 2014 – 135,534 miles
  • 2013 – 128,708 miles
  • 2012 – 119,513 miles
  • 2011 – 111,080 miles
  • 2010 – 96,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,287 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,287 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    193,287 miles
    Test number
    760587218866
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail193,181 miles (+7,656)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,181 miles
    Test number
    550471485988
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass185,525 miles (+12,773)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    185,525 miles
    Test number
    460472579912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    172,752 miles
    Test number
    325884510053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail172,752 miles (+1,558)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,752 miles
    Test number
    677811511993
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass171,194 miles (+914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    171,194 miles
    Test number
    148256360115
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess all (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass170,280 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    170,280 miles
    Test number
    562161357011
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess all 4 bushes worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail170,275 miles (+5,724)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,275 miles
    Test number
    506935941273
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess all 4 bushes worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass164,551 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    164,551 miles
    Test number
    475679335238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail164,551 miles (+4,777)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,551 miles
    Test number
    791474284433
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass159,774 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    159,774 miles
    Test number
    950171175088
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail159,774 miles (+2,899)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,774 miles
    Test number
    659313794201
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass156,875 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,875 miles
    Test number
    549033049472
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Fail156,870 miles (+4,098)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,870 miles
    Test number
    837662588759
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass152,772 miles (+4,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    152,772 miles
    Test number
    715207077877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

  16. Pass148,699 miles (+7,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    148,699 miles
    Test number
    842609061855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass141,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    141,489 miles
    Test number
    345714305424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail141,486 miles (+5,952)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,486 miles
    Test number
    308844405460
    • 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass135,534 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    135,534 miles
    Test number
    628237514257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail135,529 miles (+6,821)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,529 miles
    Test number
    458226614284
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass128,708 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    128,708 miles
    Test number
    588483093125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail128,701 miles (+9,188)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,701 miles
    Test number
    949172093143
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail119,513 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,513 miles
    Test number
    627776112249
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass119,513 miles (+8,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    119,513 miles
    Test number
    675636712245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass111,080 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    111,080 miles
    Test number
    498513421229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail111,075 miles (+14,467)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,075 miles
    Test number
    637362321272
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass96,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    96,608 miles
    Test number
    901508800207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 BYF

Does T55 BYF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 BYF is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 BYF?
The MOT on T55 BYF is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 BYF done?
T55 BYF was recorded at 193,287 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 6,165 miles a year.
Has T55 BYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 BYF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 BYF 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 BYF find?
T55 BYF passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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