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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 CGWMOT history

T55 CGW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 198,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
198,182 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
18 passed · 15 failed
Per year
9,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 CGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 CGW was last recorded at 198,182 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2023: 188,879 miles, lower than 188,888 miles on 25 Nov 2023.

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
198,172 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
9,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,182 miles
  • 2024 – 194,204 miles
  • 2023 – 188,879 miles
  • 2022 – 183,228 miles
  • 2021 – 175,054 miles
  • 2020 – 160,363 miles
  • 2019 – 144,154 miles
  • 2018 – 135,835 miles
  • 2017 – 134,209 miles
  • 2016 – 127,831 miles
  • 2015 – 114,139 miles
  • 2014 – 107,020 miles
  • 2013 – 90,914 miles
  • 2012 – 73,867 miles
  • 2011 – 64,065 miles
  • 2010 – 55,102 miles
  • 2009 – 44,827 miles
  • 2008 – 34,873 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,182 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

33 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,182 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    198,182 miles
    Test number
    778833504274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail198,172 miles (+3,968)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,172 miles
    Test number
    211708393107
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass194,204 miles (+5,325)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    194,204 miles
    Test number
    963628574130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass188,879 miles (-9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    188,879 miles
    Test number
    117446538465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail188,888 miles (+5,660)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,888 miles
    Test number
    363886724823
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass183,228 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    183,228 miles
    Test number
    495498209550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail183,211 miles (+8,157)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,211 miles
    Test number
    946313071305
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass175,054 miles (+14,691)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,054 miles
    Test number
    771287604653
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass160,363 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    160,363 miles
    Test number
    704938615638
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail160,363 miles (+16,209)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,363 miles
    Test number
    731449725112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass144,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,154 miles
    Test number
    274150606016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail144,154 miles (+8,319)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,154 miles
    Test number
    925933067435
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

  13. Pass135,835 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,835 miles
    Test number
    168711840231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,822 miles (+1,613)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,822 miles
    Test number
    976692889910
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass134,209 miles (+6,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,209 miles
    Test number
    421520590620
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass127,831 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,831 miles
    Test number
    928886149131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail127,830 miles (+13,691)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,830 miles
    Test number
    443724405384
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass114,139 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,139 miles
    Test number
    868546675168
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail114,139 miles (+7,119)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,139 miles
    Test number
    639976875141
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass107,020 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    107,020 miles
    Test number
    368013104392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Fail107,020 miles (+75)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,020 miles
    Test number
    508073104354
    • 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  22. Fail106,945 miles (+16,031)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,945 miles
    Test number
    805298374187
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  23. Pass90,914 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    90,914 miles
    Test number
    645274483168
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  24. Fail90,913 miles (+17,046)11 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,913 miles
    Test number
    675689573196
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad light on
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  25. Pass73,867 miles (+9,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,867 miles
    Test number
    209483672498
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass64,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,065 miles
    Test number
    636061781110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,065 miles (+8,963)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,065 miles
    Test number
    918001781177
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass55,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,102 miles
    Test number
    150731280148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail55,102 miles (+10,275)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,102 miles
    Test number
    161970180166
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  30. Fail44,827 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,827 miles
    Test number
    373467379119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  31. Pass44,827 miles (+9,954)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,827 miles
    Test number
    423437279157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass34,873 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,873 miles
    Test number
    624807978133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail34,829 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,829 miles
    Test number
    194376378158
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T55 CGW

Does T55 CGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 CGW is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 CGW?
The MOT on T55 CGW is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 CGW done?
T55 CGW was recorded at 198,182 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 9,365 miles a year.
Has T55 CGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 CGW has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 CGW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 CGW find?
T55 CGW passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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