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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T55 DKEMOT history

T55 DKE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 192,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
192,712 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 DKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 DKE was last recorded at 192,712 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 8,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,589 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,123 miles
Average per year
8,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,712 miles
  • 2025 – 184,589 miles
  • 2024 – 179,469 miles
  • 2023 – 177,853 miles
  • 2022 – 176,208 miles
  • 2021 – 171,138 miles
  • 2020 – 164,739 miles
  • 2019 – 159,498 miles
  • 2018 – 150,646 miles
  • 2017 – 135,499 miles
  • 2016 – 127,378 miles
  • 2015 – 116,745 miles
  • 2014 – 105,350 miles
  • 2013 – 94,925 miles
  • 2012 – 84,491 miles
  • 2011 – 69,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,712 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,712 miles (+8,123)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    192,712 miles
    Test number
    964462067659
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass184,589 miles (+5,120)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    184,589 miles
    Test number
    688860088651
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,469 miles (+1,616)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    179,469 miles
    Test number
    681762252616
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass177,853 miles (+1,645)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    177,853 miles
    Test number
    743478828018
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass176,208 miles (+5,070)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    176,208 miles
    Test number
    999274372860
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass171,138 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    171,138 miles
    Test number
    779427852706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,739 miles (+5,241)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    164,739 miles
    Test number
    928780324791
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass159,498 miles (+81)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    159,498 miles
    Test number
    563500547601
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail159,417 miles (+8,771)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,417 miles
    Test number
    390208808707
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass150,646 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    150,646 miles
    Test number
    298103218655
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail150,646 miles (+15,147)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,646 miles
    Test number
    512118676807
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail, on a floor which has not been suitably reinforced (10.1 (p))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass135,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,499 miles
    Test number
    388505749023
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen although not effecting drivers veiw

  13. Fail135,499 miles (+8,121)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,499 miles
    Test number
    713052187826
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen although not effecting drivers veiw

  14. Pass127,378 miles (+10,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    127,378 miles
    Test number
    924414653484
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass116,745 miles (+11,395)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,745 miles
    Test number
    798282582627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass105,350 miles (+10,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,350 miles
    Test number
    327700884256
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass94,925 miles (+10,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,925 miles
    Test number
    408112483210
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass84,491 miles (+15,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,491 miles
    Test number
    479693992219
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass69,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    69,281 miles
    Test number
    367152731203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 DKE

Does T55 DKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 DKE is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 DKE?
The MOT on T55 DKE is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 DKE done?
T55 DKE was recorded at 192,712 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 8,248 miles a year.
Has T55 DKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 DKE has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T55 DKE 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 DKE find?
T55 DKE passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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