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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

T55 DNBMOT history

T55 DNB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 189,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
189,384 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 DNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 DNB was last recorded at 189,384 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,384 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,384 miles
  • 2024 – 183,527 miles
  • 2023 – 173,265 miles
  • 2022 – 167,184 miles
  • 2021 – 156,806 miles
  • 2020 – 146,596 miles
  • 2019 – 134,152 miles
  • 2018 – 120,401 miles
  • 2017 – 105,971 miles
  • 2016 – 95,834 miles
  • 2015 – 88,653 miles
  • 2014 – 77,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,384 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront DRL's not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront fog lights not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear spring rubbers wornRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • BONNET SAFETY CATCH FAULTY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,384 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    189,384 miles
    Test number
    464395262807
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront DRL's not working
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryRear spring rubbers worn

  2. Fail189,384 miles (+5,857)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,384 miles
    Test number
    836143004535
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/45.20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront DRL's not working
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryRear spring rubbers worn

  3. Pass183,527 miles (+10,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    183,527 miles
    Test number
    885448794010
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass173,265 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    173,265 miles
    Test number
    298616405939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail173,260 miles (+6,076)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,260 miles
    Test number
    281248660256
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass167,184 miles (+8)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    167,184 miles
    Test number
    976875022172
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBONNET SAFETY CATCH FAULTY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail167,176 miles (+10,370)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,176 miles
    Test number
    121712542616
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBONNET SAFETY CATCH FAULTY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass156,806 miles (+10,210)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    156,806 miles
    Test number
    313112951691
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass146,596 miles (+149)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    146,596 miles
    Test number
    694633839571
    • AdvisoryExhaust mid box heavily corroded. No leaks at time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail146,447 miles (+12,295)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,447 miles
    Test number
    170640104133
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust mid box heavily corroded. No leaks at time of test.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords showing at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass134,152 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    134,152 miles
    Test number
    590141806406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail133,995 miles (+13,594)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,995 miles
    Test number
    538983826871
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  13. Pass120,401 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,401 miles
    Test number
    321010111080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,360 miles (+14,389)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,360 miles
    Test number
    323499160278
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps flickering (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass105,971 miles (+10,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    105,971 miles
    Test number
    210240604485
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit need wheels off to be sure (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass95,834 miles (+7,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,834 miles
    Test number
    468269400997
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass88,653 miles (+10,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,653 miles
    Test number
    761327379544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass77,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,941 miles
    Test number
    819925454216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 DNB

Does T55 DNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 DNB expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 DNB?
The MOT on T55 DNB expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 DNB done?
T55 DNB was recorded at 189,384 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 10,166 miles a year.
Has T55 DNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 DNB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 DNB 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 DNB find?
T55 DNB passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 5 more.

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