Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
T55 DRDMOT history
T55 DRD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,462 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 98,462 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,050 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 DRD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 27 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 DRD was last recorded at 98,462 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 98,462 miles · 21 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,050 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,462 miles
- 2025 – 94,469 miles
- 2024 – 91,692 miles
- 2023 – 86,612 miles
- 2022 – 85,006 miles
- 2021 – 69,372 miles
- 2020 – 62,840 miles
- 2019 – 62,839 miles
- 2018 – 56,914 miles
- 2017 – 52,253 miles
- 2016 – 45,835 miles
- 2015 – 41,867 miles
- 2014 – 37,246 miles
- 2013 – 32,985 miles
- 2012 – 28,241 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,462 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust system degradedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Engine and under covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
26 tests since 23 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,462 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 98,462 miles
- Test number
- 117620711879
- AdvisoryExhaust system degraded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail98,462 miles (+3,993)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,462 miles
- Test number
- 743271877817
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system degraded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,469 miles (+2,777)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 94,469 miles
- Test number
- 587727153528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,692 miles (+5,080)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 91,692 miles
- Test number
- 961390380601
- AdvisoryBody and engine under covered fitted
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Pass86,612 miles (+1,606)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 86,612 miles
- Test number
- 760554700677
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,006 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 85,006 miles
- Test number
- 926662507579
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail85,004 miles (+15,632)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,004 miles
- Test number
- 832131252067
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier In cab not restrained (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,372 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 69,372 miles
- Test number
- 305718611077
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
Fail69,370 miles (+6,530)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,370 miles
- Test number
- 835819039990
- MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass62,840 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 62,840 miles
- Test number
- 977255590865
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail62,839 miles (+5,925)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,839 miles
- Test number
- 706542456175
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass56,914 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 56,914 miles
- Test number
- 483530007783
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail56,914 miles (+4,661)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,914 miles
- Test number
- 885501312409
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass52,253 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 52,253 miles
- Test number
- 485660993237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,249 miles (+6,414)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,249 miles
- Test number
- 973415112986
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass45,835 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 45,835 miles
- Test number
- 795840795622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,835 miles (+3,968)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,835 miles
- Test number
- 763009189511
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass41,867 miles (+4,621)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 41,867 miles
- Test number
- 184897626647
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Fail37,246 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,246 miles
- Test number
- 595357814388
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass37,246 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 37,246 miles
- Test number
- 916347814335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,232 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,232 miles
- Test number
- 126618924173
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,232 miles (+4,247)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 37,232 miles
- Test number
- 319988224112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,985 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 32,985 miles
- Test number
- 895703243106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,985 miles (+4,744)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,985 miles
- Test number
- 109123043117
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Pass28,241 miles (+64)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 28,241 miles
- Test number
- 396849742169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront Brake Discs Worn
Fail28,177 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,177 miles
- Test number
- 686824942160
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T55 DRD
- Does T55 DRD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 DRD is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 DRD?
- The MOT on T55 DRD is valid until 22 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 DRD done?
- T55 DRD was recorded at 98,462 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 5,050 miles a year.
- Has T55 DRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 DRD has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T55 DRD 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 DRD find?
- T55 DRD passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust system degraded; oil leak, but not excessive.
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