Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T55 EMLMOT history
T55 EML is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 178,894 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 178,894 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,867 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 EML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 2 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 EML was last recorded at 178,894 miles on 26 May 2026, 1,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 177,329 miles · 30 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,565 miles
- Average per year
- 6,867 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 178,894 miles
- 2025 – 177,329 miles
- 2024 – 168,564 miles
- 2023 – 159,811 miles
- 2022 – 156,433 miles
- 2021 – 146,964 miles
- 2020 – 137,153 miles
- 2019 – 128,723 miles
- 2018 – 119,081 miles
- 2017 – 111,388 miles
- 2016 – 105,126 miles
- 2015 – 97,947 miles
- 2014 – 91,794 miles
- 2013 – 85,985 miles
- 2012 – 80,178 miles
- 2011 – 73,974 miles
- 2010 – 69,479 miles
- 2009 – 64,104 miles
- 2008 – 59,050 miles
- 2007 – 48,241 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass178,894 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Coil spring corroded showing signs of corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 17 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass178,894 miles (+1,565)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 178,894 miles
- Test number
- 671757271872
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,329 miles (+33)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 177,329 miles
- Test number
- 683547745294
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail177,296 miles (+8,732)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,296 miles
- Test number
- 412873961245
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 168,564 miles
- Test number
- 700455896657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,564 miles (+8,753)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,564 miles
- Test number
- 115332047505
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass159,811 miles (+3,378)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 159,811 miles
- Test number
- 810672196325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,433 miles (+87)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 156,433 miles
- Test number
- 920722195041
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both showing signs of corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCenter/rear exhaust in poor condition
Fail156,346 miles (+9,382)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,346 miles
- Test number
- 929893791089
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both showing signs of corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCenter/rear exhaust in poor condition
Pass146,964 miles (+9,811)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 146,964 miles
- Test number
- 285623021856
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentre /rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
- AdvisoryEngine /gearbox mounting defective
Pass137,153 miles (+8,430)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 137,153 miles
- Test number
- 836219604450
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCentre/rear exhaust silencers deteriorating
- AdvisoryEngine /gearbox mounting defective
Pass128,723 miles (+117)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 128,723 miles
- Test number
- 606125044271
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail128,606 miles (+9,525)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,606 miles
- Test number
- 984112308349
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 2.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass119,081 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 119,081 miles
- Test number
- 733444372621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail119,081 miles (+7,693)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,081 miles
- Test number
- 189942557765
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass111,388 miles (+6,262)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 111,388 miles
- Test number
- 611499340337
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,126 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 105,126 miles
- Test number
- 653546058149
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wall perished (4.1.E.1)
Fail105,112 miles (+7,165)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,112 miles
- Test number
- 922006782802
- FailureFront Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wall perished (4.1.E.1)
Pass97,947 miles (+6,153)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 97,947 miles
- Test number
- 493666664426
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre starting to perish
Pass91,794 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 91,794 miles
- Test number
- 149139484274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,786 miles (+5,801)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,786 miles
- Test number
- 966918284207
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass85,985 miles (+5,807)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 85,985 miles
- Test number
- 128754393262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,178 miles (+6,204)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 80,178 miles
- Test number
- 797248692231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,974 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 73,974 miles
- Test number
- 547241791257
- NoteN/s wing mirror damaged
Fail73,971 miles (+4,492)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,971 miles
- Test number
- 439910891213
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- NoteN/s wing mirror damaged
Pass69,479 miles (+5,375)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 69,479 miles
- Test number
- 611759590205
- NoteSlight movement in both front anti roll bar link arms
Pass64,104 miles (+5,054)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 64,104 miles
- Test number
- 121150589282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,050 miles (+2,648)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 59,050 miles
- Test number
- 351424098246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,402 miles (+8,161)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 56,402 miles
- Test number
- 462700358153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,241 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 48,241 miles
- Test number
- 552867737189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 EML
- Does T55 EML currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 EML is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 EML?
- The MOT on T55 EML is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 EML done?
- T55 EML was recorded at 178,894 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 6,867 miles a year.
- Has T55 EML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 EML has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T55 EML 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 EML find?
- T55 EML passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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