Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
T55 ETLMOT history
T55 ETL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 273,846 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 273,846 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 12,669 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 ETL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 23 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 ETL was last recorded at 273,846 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 5,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 268,303 miles · 15 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,543 miles
- Average per year
- 12,669 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 273,846 miles
- 2025 – 268,303 miles
- 2024 – 263,189 miles
- 2023 – 260,430 miles
- 2022 – 255,456 miles
- 2021 – 251,946 miles
- 2020 – 247,233 miles
- 2019 – 239,468 miles
- 2018 – 237,821 miles
- 2017 – 224,123 miles
- 2015 – 206,665 miles
- 2014 – 187,065 miles
- 2013 – 159,694 miles
- 2012 – 129,618 miles
- 2011 – 102,265 miles
- 2010 – 81,232 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass273,846 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass273,846 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 273,846 miles
- Test number
- 156434742598
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail273,843 miles (+5,540)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,843 miles
- Test number
- 858336217508
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass268,303 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 268,303 miles
- Test number
- 632019291195
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail268,300 miles (+5,111)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,300 miles
- Test number
- 789714272669
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside 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 Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass263,189 miles (+2,759)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 263,189 miles
- Test number
- 809687107734
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass260,430 miles (+4,974)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 260,430 miles
- Test number
- 642695063364
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass255,456 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 255,456 miles
- Test number
- 947356118860
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Slight leak at radiator.
Pass251,946 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 251,946 miles
- Test number
- 563932133294
- AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))
Fail251,943 miles (+4,710)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,943 miles
- Test number
- 463867021797
- 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All 4 wheels have perished valves (5.2.3 (j))
Pass247,233 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 247,233 miles
- Test number
- 772216834862
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All valves perished (5.2.3 (j))
Fail247,231 miles (+7,763)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 247,231 miles
- Test number
- 762293498204
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All valves perished (5.2.3 (j))
Pass239,468 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 239,468 miles
- Test number
- 292937641522
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail239,468 miles (+1,647)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,468 miles
- Test number
- 127252430882
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass237,821 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 237,821 miles
- Test number
- 383510068381
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail237,821 miles (+13,698)4 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,821 miles
- Test number
- 408143436649
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass224,123 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 224,123 miles
- Test number
- 254552067460
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front play in driveshaft splines
- AdvisoryEngine light on
- AdvisoryRadiator bowed
Fail224,123 miles (+17,458)6 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,123 miles
- Test number
- 648891925826
- FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly distorted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front play in driveshaft splines
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryEngine light on
- AdvisoryRadiator bowed
Pass206,665 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 206,665 miles
- Test number
- 179065947653
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail206,665 miles (+19,600)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,665 miles
- Test number
- 739020686384
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass187,065 miles (+27,371)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 187,065 miles
- Test number
- 348460704330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,694 miles (+30,076)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 159,694 miles
- Test number
- 998521113320
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass129,618 miles (+27,353)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 129,618 miles
- Test number
- 797654302395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,265 miles (+21,033)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 102,265 miles
- Test number
- 995098201335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,232 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,232 miles
- Test number
- 130512510305
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteN/s mirror casing broken
Pass81,232 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 81,232 miles
- Test number
- 482382610417
- NoteN/s mirror casing broken
Questions about T55 ETL
- Does T55 ETL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 ETL is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 ETL?
- The MOT on T55 ETL is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 ETL done?
- T55 ETL was recorded at 273,846 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 12,669 miles a year.
- Has T55 ETL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 ETL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T55 ETL 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 ETL find?
- T55 ETL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; exhaust system corroded.
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