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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T55 DRNMOT history

T55 DRN is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 278,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
278,955 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 DRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 DRN was last recorded at 278,955 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 6,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
272,945 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,010 miles
Average per year
11,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 278,955 miles
  • 2024 – 272,945 miles
  • 2023 – 265,674 miles
  • 2022 – 258,407 miles
  • 2021 – 251,636 miles
  • 2020 – 245,269 miles
  • 2019 – 236,962 miles
  • 2018 – 220,710 miles
  • 2017 – 207,828 miles
  • 2016 – 196,186 miles
  • 2015 – 188,180 miles
  • 2014 – 181,101 miles
  • 2013 – 161,585 miles
  • 2012 – 130,392 miles
  • 2011 – 102,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass278,955 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside seat belt buckle cover missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear shocker casings corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass278,955 miles (+6,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    278,955 miles
    Test number
    590919292075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass272,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    272,945 miles
    Test number
    619441887925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail272,937 miles (+7,263)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,937 miles
    Test number
    508505146581
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass265,674 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    265,674 miles
    Test number
    312654500556
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail265,673 miles (+7,266)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,673 miles
    Test number
    661221251802
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass258,407 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    258,407 miles
    Test number
    680149233538
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside seat belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker casings corroded

  7. Fail258,402 miles (+6,766)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,402 miles
    Test number
    439929839015
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside seat belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear shocker casings corroded

  8. Pass251,636 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    251,636 miles
    Test number
    273288177155
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail251,615 miles (+6,346)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,615 miles
    Test number
    106727996018
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass245,269 miles (+8,307)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    245,269 miles
    Test number
    388330872909
    • MinorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass236,962 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    236,962 miles
    Test number
    560732728097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail236,959 miles (+16,249)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,959 miles
    Test number
    227061076133
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass220,710 miles (+12,882)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    220,710 miles
    Test number
    896559020286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass207,828 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    207,828 miles
    Test number
    312540665581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres worn on shoulders

  15. Fail207,828 miles (+11,642)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,828 miles
    Test number
    651833324027
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres worn on shoulders

  16. Pass196,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    196,186 miles
    Test number
    795092019077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail196,186 miles (+8,006)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,186 miles
    Test number
    805348280460
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass188,180 miles (+12)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    188,180 miles
    Test number
    538624065094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail188,168 miles (+7,067)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,168 miles
    Test number
    807871665006
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass181,101 miles (+19,516)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    181,101 miles
    Test number
    235577654057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished on outer sidewall

  21. Pass161,585 miles (+31,193)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    161,585 miles
    Test number
    895006843047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass130,392 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    130,392 miles
    Test number
    247314942008
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail130,392 miles (+27,475)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,392 miles
    Test number
    576364142093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass102,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,917 miles
    Test number
    165071961046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail102,917 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,917 miles
    Test number
    198151061457
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T55 DRN

Does T55 DRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 DRN is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 DRN?
The MOT on T55 DRN is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 DRN done?
T55 DRN was recorded at 278,955 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 11,989 miles a year.
Has T55 DRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 DRN has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 DRN 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 DRN find?
T55 DRN passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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