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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T55 CHLMOT history

T55 CHL is a white and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,794 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 CHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 CHL was last recorded at 129,794 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 2,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,776 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,018 miles
Average per year
3,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,794 miles
  • 2025 – 127,776 miles
  • 2024 – 125,849 miles
  • 2023 – 123,558 miles
  • 2022 – 121,118 miles
  • 2021 – 118,701 miles
  • 2020 – 116,750 miles
  • 2019 – 114,259 miles
  • 2018 – 110,948 miles
  • 2017 – 108,380 miles
  • 2016 – 105,245 miles
  • 2015 – 99,419 miles
  • 2014 – 94,087 miles
  • 2013 – 89,442 miles
  • 2012 – 85,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,794 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Forward facing seating for two with inertia reel belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,794 miles (+2,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,794 miles
    Test number
    949983796990
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,776 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,776 miles
    Test number
    429336182145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,849 miles (+2,291)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,849 miles
    Test number
    863012371135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,558 miles
    Test number
    247162638854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,558 miles (+2,440)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,558 miles
    Test number
    787411499026
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass121,118 miles (+2,417)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    121,118 miles
    Test number
    221228940406
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rectified new bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryForward facing seating for two with inertia reel belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test

  7. Pass118,701 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    118,701 miles
    Test number
    985640814867
    • AdvisoryForward facing seating for two with inertia reel belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
    • AdvisoryRear silencer box outer skin heavily corroded but no gas leaks

  8. Fail118,698 miles (+1,948)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,698 miles
    Test number
    634224439708
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryForward facing seating for two with inertia reel belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
    • AdvisoryRear silencer box outer skin heavily corroded but no gas leaks

  9. Pass116,750 miles (+2,491)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,750 miles
    Test number
    221315064145
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass114,259 miles (+3,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,259 miles
    Test number
    997814732295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass110,948 miles (+2,568)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,948 miles
    Test number
    941091744498
    • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside tyres wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyres
    • AdvisoryRear offside and nearside tyres wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyres
    • AdvisoryRear seating for two with inertia reel seat belts fitted in the rear of the vehicle at the time of the test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass108,380 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,380 miles
    Test number
    312294544983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail108,380 miles (+3,135)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,380 miles
    Test number
    437515956050
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Broken (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass105,245 miles (+5,826)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,245 miles
    Test number
    804312313502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryChilds seat fitted at rear nearside at the time of the test
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass99,419 miles (+5,332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    99,419 miles
    Test number
    528257005084
    • NoteChild car seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

  16. Pass94,087 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,087 miles
    Test number
    168528304094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail94,087 miles (+4,645)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,087 miles
    Test number
    445918004016
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass89,442 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    199422403026
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail89,442 miles (+4,364)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    937532203002
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass85,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    85,078 miles
    Test number
    387736202099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 CHL

Does T55 CHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 CHL is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 CHL?
The MOT on T55 CHL is valid until 26 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 CHL done?
T55 CHL was recorded at 129,794 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,126 miles a year.
Has T55 CHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 CHL has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T55 CHL 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 CHL find?
T55 CHL passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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