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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc

T55 DRLMOT history

T55 DRL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Aug 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
169,711 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 DRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
13 Aug 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 DRL was last recorded at 169,711 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 2,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,009 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,702 miles
Average per year
7,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,711 miles
  • 2025 – 167,009 miles
  • 2024 – 162,787 miles
  • 2023 – 156,511 miles
  • 2022 – 145,781 miles
  • 2021 – 135,184 miles
  • 2020 – 128,391 miles
  • 2019 – 121,590 miles
  • 2018 – 113,418 miles
  • 2017 – 104,953 miles
  • 2016 – 93,577 miles
  • 2015 – 87,235 miles
  • 2014 – 80,989 miles
  • 2013 – 76,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,711 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Advise front discs ad pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Engine management lamp on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,711 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    169,711 miles
    Test number
    700012917768
    • MinorNearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail169,711 miles (+2,702)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,711 miles
    Test number
    321368039531
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Dim (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass167,009 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    167,009 miles
    Test number
    395279107186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,006 miles (+4,219)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,006 miles
    Test number
    404004825816
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,787 miles (+6,276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    162,787 miles
    Test number
    990829913376
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass156,511 miles (+10,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    156,511 miles
    Test number
    265857799237
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass145,781 miles (+10,597)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    145,781 miles
    Test number
    875832803057
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass135,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    135,184 miles
    Test number
    468961401290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,184 miles (+6,793)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,184 miles
    Test number
    448038424955
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass128,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,391 miles
    Test number
    908583957701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,391 miles (+6,801)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,391 miles
    Test number
    968343107731
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass121,590 miles (+8,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    121,590 miles
    Test number
    904561766626
    • AdvisoryAdvise lower wishbone bushes
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight wear o/s/f d/ shaft splines

  13. Pass113,418 miles (+8,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,418 miles
    Test number
    263858800787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front rear lower wishbone bushes worn

  14. Pass104,953 miles (+187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,953 miles
    Test number
    707475196774
    • AdvisoryAdvise front discs ad pads

  15. Fail104,766 miles (+11,189)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,766 miles
    Test number
    716271760526
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise front discs ad pads

  16. Pass93,577 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,577 miles
    Test number
    436807453750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on

  17. Fail93,552 miles (+6,317)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,552 miles
    Test number
    547111554540
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on

  18. Pass87,235 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,235 miles
    Test number
    145395505201
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteE.m.l light on!
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to split on inner sidewall!

  19. Fail87,235 miles (+6,246)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,235 miles
    Test number
    616955705257
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteE.m.l light on!
    • NoteN/s/f tyre starting to split on inner sidewall!

  20. Pass80,989 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,989 miles
    Test number
    517267314293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail80,989 miles (+4,265)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,989 miles
    Test number
    779707014264
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass76,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,724 miles
    Test number
    377369513480
    • 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)

Questions about T55 DRL

Does T55 DRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 DRL is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 DRL?
The MOT on T55 DRL is valid until 23 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 DRL done?
T55 DRL was recorded at 169,711 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 7,128 miles a year.
Has T55 DRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 DRL has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 DRL 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 DRL find?
T55 DRL passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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