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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T55 DXBMOT history

T55 DXB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,072 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 DXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 DXB was last recorded at 126,072 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,750 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,322 miles
Average per year
4,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,072 miles
  • 2025 – 123,750 miles
  • 2024 – 121,905 miles
  • 2023 – 118,557 miles
  • 2022 – 114,792 miles
  • 2021 – 110,303 miles
  • 2020 – 108,267 miles
  • 2019 – 105,263 miles
  • 2018 – 101,238 miles
  • 2017 – 97,728 miles
  • 2016 – 93,676 miles
  • 2015 – 87,706 miles
  • 2014 – 81,093 miles
  • 2013 – 70,251 miles
  • 2012 – 62,161 miles
  • 2011 – 51,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,072 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,072 miles
    Test number
    809158036130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail126,070 miles (+2,320)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,070 miles
    Test number
    813361713645
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass123,750 miles (+1,845)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    123,750 miles
    Test number
    936100856747
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass121,905 miles (+3,348)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,905 miles
    Test number
    697235771834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass118,557 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,557 miles
    Test number
    975770154986
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge just ok (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Fail118,557 miles1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,557 miles
    Test number
    880142120150
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge just ok (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  7. Fail118,556 miles (+3,764)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,556 miles
    Test number
    681559560294
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge just ok (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass114,792 miles (+4,489)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    114,792 miles
    Test number
    718857192998
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,303 miles (+2,036)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    110,303 miles
    Test number
    955028597686
    • DangerousDiesel heater feed pipe melted on diesel heater exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass108,267 miles (+3,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    108,267 miles
    Test number
    869556196090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass105,263 miles (+4,025)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,263 miles
    Test number
    494385432170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Pass101,238 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,238 miles
    Test number
    545776766872
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  13. Fail101,237 miles (+3,509)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    875496683022
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  14. Pass97,728 miles (+4,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,728 miles
    Test number
    278853502558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.

  15. Pass93,676 miles (+5,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,676 miles
    Test number
    732225889590
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass87,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,706 miles
    Test number
    158305375443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,706 miles (+6,613)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,706 miles
    Test number
    775745075049
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  18. Pass81,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,093 miles
    Test number
    615555584024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,093 miles (+10,842)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,093 miles
    Test number
    768645584065
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass70,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,251 miles
    Test number
    109643793015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,251 miles (+8,090)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,251 miles
    Test number
    489573293020
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  22. Pass62,161 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,161 miles
    Test number
    226382682001
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to corrode

  23. Fail62,161 miles (+10,788)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,161 miles
    Test number
    798522582008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to corrode

  24. Pass51,373 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    668644371070
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing / worn slightly on outer edge

Questions about T55 DXB

Does T55 DXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 DXB is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 DXB?
The MOT on T55 DXB is valid until 2 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 DXB done?
T55 DXB was recorded at 126,072 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,965 miles a year.
Has T55 DXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 DXB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 DXB 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 DXB find?
T55 DXB passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear suspension components corroded.

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