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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 FAMMOT history

T55 FAM is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 194,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
194,262 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 FAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 FAM was last recorded at 194,262 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,057 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
5,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,262 miles
  • 2025 – 194,057 miles
  • 2024 – 193,564 miles
  • 2023 – 193,155 miles
  • 2022 – 191,899 miles
  • 2021 – 183,728 miles
  • 2020 – 178,893 miles
  • 2019 – 172,499 miles
  • 2018 – 164,550 miles
  • 2017 – 155,986 miles
  • 2016 – 148,684 miles
  • 2015 – 146,193 miles
  • 2014 – 139,991 miles
  • 2013 – 136,252 miles
  • 2012 – 132,929 miles
  • 2011 – 130,505 miles
  • 2010 – 127,118 miles
  • 2009 – 115,650 miles
  • 2008 – 100,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,262 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (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 emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,262 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    194,262 miles
    Test number
    379135778114
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Fail194,258 miles (+201)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,258 miles
    Test number
    382136806186
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass194,057 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    194,057 miles
    Test number
    396669555112
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both rear handbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  4. Fail194,047 miles (+483)1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,047 miles
    Test number
    485284066133
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both rear handbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive borderline (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  5. Pass193,564 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    193,564 miles
    Test number
    103128868832
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail193,560 miles (+405)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,560 miles
    Test number
    429274680345
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass193,155 miles (+1,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    193,155 miles
    Test number
    491358086020
    • 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))

  8. Pass191,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    191,899 miles
    Test number
    729698185263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail191,899 miles (+8,171)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,899 miles
    Test number
    991762886039
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 255/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass183,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    183,728 miles
    Test number
    472636252074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail183,728 miles (+4,835)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,728 miles
    Test number
    153494803434
    • MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass178,893 miles (+6,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    178,893 miles
    Test number
    945055278269
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end slight play

  13. Pass172,499 miles (+7,949)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    172,499 miles
    Test number
    945738325468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass164,550 miles (+8,564)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    164,550 miles
    Test number
    864957163458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass155,986 miles (+7,302)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    155,986 miles
    Test number
    461840034109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass148,684 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,684 miles
    Test number
    105957102233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass146,193 miles (+6,202)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    146,193 miles
    Test number
    549314395188
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust silencers deteriorating

  18. Pass139,991 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    139,991 miles
    Test number
    485912594179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail139,907 miles (+3,655)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,907 miles
    Test number
    115291094150
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass136,252 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    136,252 miles
    Test number
    898527903225
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail136,252 miles (+3,323)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,252 miles
    Test number
    645577903244
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass132,929 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    132,929 miles
    Test number
    866780782147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass130,505 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    130,505 miles
    Test number
    779518851104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass127,118 miles (+11,468)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    127,118 miles
    Test number
    644328750162
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape.
    • NoteSlight pitting to both rear discs
    • NoteSlight pitting to front discs

  25. Pass115,650 miles (+15,452)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    115,650 miles
    Test number
    753074409135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  26. Pass100,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    100,198 miles
    Test number
    763118588047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 FAM

Does T55 FAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 FAM is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 FAM?
The MOT on T55 FAM is valid until 16 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 FAM done?
T55 FAM was recorded at 194,262 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 5,163 miles a year.
Has T55 FAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 FAM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 FAM 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 FAM find?
T55 FAM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 12 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 9 more.

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