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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

T55 DGDMOT history

T55 DGD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 335,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
335,582 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
18,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 DGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 DGD was last recorded at 335,582 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
335,573 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
18,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 335,582 miles
  • 2024 – 331,442 miles
  • 2023 – 323,353 miles
  • 2022 – 312,188 miles
  • 2021 – 298,758 miles
  • 2020 – 289,484 miles
  • 2019 – 275,188 miles
  • 2018 – 251,176 miles
  • 2017 – 227,921 miles
  • 2016 – 202,618 miles
  • 2015 – 175,516 miles
  • 2013 – 124,538 miles
  • 2012 – 89,250 miles
  • 2011 – 54,771 miles
  • 2010 – 37,609 miles
  • 2009 – 27,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass335,582 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Exhaust centre section outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass335,582 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    335,582 miles
    Test number
    781498414802
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail335,573 miles (+4,131)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    335,573 miles
    Test number
    820606314549
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lhd pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass331,442 miles (+8,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    331,442 miles
    Test number
    939400990825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass323,353 miles (+11,165)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    323,353 miles
    Test number
    281145388589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass312,188 miles (+13,430)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    312,188 miles
    Test number
    908613269389
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass298,758 miles (+9,274)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    298,758 miles
    Test number
    825447848156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass289,484 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    289,484 miles
    Test number
    865328417174
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail289,484 miles (+14,296)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,484 miles
    Test number
    292384389916
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass275,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    275,188 miles
    Test number
    262711762699
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail275,188 miles (+24,012)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,188 miles
    Test number
    130712979175
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass251,176 miles (+23,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    251,176 miles
    Test number
    701353671049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass227,921 miles (+25,303)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    227,921 miles
    Test number
    696815501355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass202,618 miles (+27,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    202,618 miles
    Test number
    801230341707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass175,516 miles (+50,978)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    175,516 miles
    Test number
    406040275093
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake warning light on.
    • NoteExhaust boxes have some corrosion.

  15. Pass124,538 miles (+511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,538 miles
    Test number
    326109713101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail124,027 miles (+34,777)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,027 miles
    Test number
    608374113180
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass89,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,250 miles
    Test number
    969226072025
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail89,246 miles (+34,475)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,246 miles
    Test number
    615506572083
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass54,771 miles (+17,162)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,771 miles
    Test number
    276107171004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,609 miles (+9,826)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,609 miles
    Test number
    834727970005
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass27,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,783 miles
    Test number
    964405979098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 DGD

Does T55 DGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 DGD is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 DGD?
The MOT on T55 DGD is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 DGD done?
T55 DGD was recorded at 335,582 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 18,060 miles a year.
Has T55 DGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 DGD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 DGD 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 DGD find?
T55 DGD passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi; oil leak, but not excessive.

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