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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T55 EKSMOT history

T55 EKS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 222,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
222,132 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 EKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 EKS was last recorded at 222,132 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 9,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,088 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,044 miles
Average per year
10,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,132 miles
  • 2025 – 213,088 miles
  • 2024 – 204,522 miles
  • 2023 – 194,031 miles
  • 2022 – 186,076 miles
  • 2021 – 180,073 miles
  • 2020 – 175,306 miles
  • 2019 – 168,569 miles
  • 2018 – 158,243 miles
  • 2017 – 150,556 miles
  • 2015 – 136,833 miles
  • 2014 – 123,697 miles
  • 2013 – 108,229 miles
  • 2012 – 91,090 miles
  • 2011 – 73,121 miles
  • 2010 – 60,719 miles
  • 2008 – 42,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,132 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,132 miles (+9,044)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    222,132 miles
    Test number
    222873915803
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass213,088 miles (+8,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    213,088 miles
    Test number
    570145799339
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass204,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    204,522 miles
    Test number
    918003671791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail204,522 miles (+10,491)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,522 miles
    Test number
    596604619374
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass194,031 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    194,031 miles
    Test number
    919571269735
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has corrosion

  6. Fail194,031 miles (+7,955)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,031 miles
    Test number
    584142157227
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has corrosion

  7. Pass186,076 miles (+6,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    186,076 miles
    Test number
    378581958000
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass180,073 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    180,073 miles
    Test number
    192752273486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail180,073 miles (+4,767)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,073 miles
    Test number
    774730631396
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass175,306 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    175,306 miles
    Test number
    995619933341
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail175,273 miles (+6,704)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,273 miles
    Test number
    847179065944
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass168,569 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    168,569 miles
    Test number
    385850129298
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  13. Fail168,569 miles (+10,326)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,569 miles
    Test number
    908271390452
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  14. Pass158,243 miles (+7,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    158,243 miles
    Test number
    346446177389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  15. Pass150,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    150,556 miles
    Test number
    882746264164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    239550943062
    • AdvisoryBoth tyres perished badly

  17. Pass136,833 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,833 miles
    Test number
    466863775185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt buckle casing missing

  18. Fail136,833 miles (+13,136)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,833 miles
    Test number
    649620875155
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt buckle casing missing

  19. Pass123,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    123,697 miles
    Test number
    577307394155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,697 miles (+15,468)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,697 miles
    Test number
    816287994169
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass108,229 miles (+17,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,229 miles
    Test number
    668719653041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass91,090 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,090 miles
    Test number
    426446562014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail91,090 miles (+17,969)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,090 miles
    Test number
    127826962001
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass73,121 miles (+12,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,121 miles
    Test number
    826491161026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass60,719 miles (+18,347)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,719 miles
    Test number
    834732860003
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perished

  26. Pass42,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,372 miles
    Test number
    313245288211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 EKS

Does T55 EKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 EKS is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 EKS?
The MOT on T55 EKS is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 EKS done?
T55 EKS was recorded at 222,132 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 10,016 miles a year.
Has T55 EKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 EKS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 EKS 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 EKS find?
T55 EKS passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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