Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
T55 CTEMOT history
T55 CTE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,804 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 178,804 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,931 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 CTE
- 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
- 2 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 CTE was last recorded at 178,804 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 178,793 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 7,931 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 178,804 miles
- 2024 – 174,659 miles
- 2023 – 170,258 miles
- 2022 – 164,481 miles
- 2021 – 161,362 miles
- 2020 – 158,941 miles
- 2019 – 153,013 miles
- 2018 – 146,998 miles
- 2017 – 140,942 miles
- 2016 – 133,365 miles
- 2015 – 126,807 miles
- 2014 – 122,560 miles
- 2013 – 114,808 miles
- 2012 – 99,898 miles
- 2011 – 82,400 miles
- 2010 – 54,595 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,804 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Exhaust mounting defective x2 disconnected from rubber mounts.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear o/s and n/s handbrake just passed @17%. (Not locking rollers) requires attn.
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 24 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,804 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 178,804 miles
- Test number
- 538599494938
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail178,793 miles (+4,134)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,793 miles
- Test number
- 124515445180
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass174,659 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 174,659 miles
- Test number
- 452423624888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,648 miles (+4,390)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,648 miles
- Test number
- 566871958272
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass170,258 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 170,258 miles
- Test number
- 220226736693
- DangerousRear o/s and n/s handbrake just passed @17%. (Not locking rollers) requires attn.
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective x2 disconnected from rubber mounts. (6.1.2 (a))
Fail170,258 miles (+5,777)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,258 miles
- Test number
- 731268470963
- DangerousRear o/s and n/s handbrake just passed @17%. (Not locking rollers) requires attn.
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mount bushes worn to excess (Knocking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective x2 disconnected from rubber mounts. (6.1.2 (a))
Pass164,481 miles (+3,119)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 164,481 miles
- Test number
- 687144726409
- AdvisoryHand brake only just met requirements
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass161,362 miles (+2,421)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 161,362 miles
- Test number
- 169470970629
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,941 miles (+5,928)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 158,941 miles
- Test number
- 491149299956
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass153,013 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 153,013 miles
- Test number
- 886946478493
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail153,013 miles (+6,015)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,013 miles
- Test number
- 643578752166
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,998 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 146,998 miles
- Test number
- 509510782784
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall
Fail146,998 miles (+6,056)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,998 miles
- Test number
- 721789382494
- MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall
Pass140,942 miles (+7,577)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 140,942 miles
- Test number
- 222344791576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryPad wear light on dash
Pass133,365 miles (+6,558)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 133,365 miles
- Test number
- 264358939047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly perished on outer sidewall
Pass126,807 miles (+4,247)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 126,807 miles
- Test number
- 993912474338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,560 miles (+7,752)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 122,560 miles
- Test number
- 666979934199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,808 miles (+14,910)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 114,808 miles
- Test number
- 948443173065
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass99,898 miles (+17,498)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 99,898 miles
- Test number
- 586074472014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 82,400 miles
- Test number
- 215949231000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,400 miles (+27,805)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,400 miles
- Test number
- 595819431087
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Pass54,595 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 54,595 miles
- Test number
- 700415950045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 CTE
- Does T55 CTE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 CTE is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T55 CTE?
- The MOT on T55 CTE is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 CTE done?
- T55 CTE was recorded at 178,804 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 7,931 miles a year.
- Has T55 CTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 CTE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T55 CTE 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 CTE find?
- T55 CTE passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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