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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T55 DTJMOT history

T55 DTJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 205,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
205,873 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 DTJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 DTJ was last recorded at 205,873 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,866 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
9,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,873 miles
  • 2025 – 197,622 miles
  • 2024 – 190,674 miles
  • 2023 – 181,815 miles
  • 2022 – 175,143 miles
  • 2020 – 168,955 miles
  • 2019 – 160,434 miles
  • 2018 – 152,805 miles
  • 2017 – 142,639 miles
  • 2016 – 141,826 miles
  • 2015 – 130,880 miles
  • 2014 – 120,305 miles
  • 2013 – 98,683 miles
  • 2012 – 84,432 miles
  • 2011 – 66,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,873 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to very near limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Washers poor - Pipe to bonnet split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,873 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    205,873 miles
    Test number
    752692059238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail205,866 miles (+8,244)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,866 miles
    Test number
    615034082469
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass197,622 miles (+6,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    197,622 miles
    Test number
    719669132303
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass190,674 miles (+8,859)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    190,674 miles
    Test number
    758044916596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass181,815 miles (+6,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    181,815 miles
    Test number
    468097262459
    • AdvisoryOSF CV Gaiter slightly split and leaking
    • AdvisoryRear heatshields loose

  6. Pass175,143 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    175,143 miles
    Test number
    686085210099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail175,056 miles (+6,101)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,056 miles
    Test number
    963580311950
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass168,955 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    168,955 miles
    Test number
    713227308403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to very near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to very near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWashers poor - Pipe to bonnet split

  9. Fail168,924 miles (+8,490)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,924 miles
    Test number
    916327081160
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to very near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to very near limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWashers poor - Pipe to bonnet split

  10. Pass160,434 miles (+7,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,434 miles
    Test number
    973673547852
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose

  11. Pass152,805 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    152,805 miles
    Test number
    610649445887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail152,645 miles (+10,006)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,645 miles
    Test number
    162397900999
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass142,639 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,639 miles
    Test number
    838170371972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass141,826 miles (+952)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    141,826 miles
    Test number
    351947721928
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass140,874 miles (+9,994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    140,874 miles
    Test number
    411510776408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rear suspension bush slightly deteriorated .
    • AdvisoryOffside Front rear bush slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both front brake discs.

  16. Pass130,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    130,880 miles
    Test number
    199208672570
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail130,880 miles (+10,575)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,880 miles
    Test number
    548025521507
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass120,305 miles (+21,622)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    120,305 miles
    Test number
    366865224396
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front headlamp has condensation inside slightly distorting beam pattern
    • NoteOffside front tyre is over half worn and slightly run off on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightlly out of shape

  19. Pass98,683 miles (+282)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,683 miles
    Test number
    788493533336
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCenter exhaust corroded

  20. Pass98,401 miles (+13,969)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,401 miles
    Test number
    766876623340
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and lipped

  21. Fail84,432 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,432 miles
    Test number
    297929422329
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  22. Pass84,432 miles (+17,883)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,432 miles
    Test number
    298859422380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,549 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    198947321329
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail66,549 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,549 miles
    Test number
    279707621300
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T55 DTJ

Does T55 DTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 DTJ is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 DTJ?
The MOT on T55 DTJ is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 DTJ done?
T55 DTJ was recorded at 205,873 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 9,715 miles a year.
Has T55 DTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 DTJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 DTJ 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 DTJ find?
T55 DTJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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