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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T55 FMLMOT history

T55 FML is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 247,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
247,992 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 FML
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 FML was last recorded at 247,992 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,982 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
9,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 247,992 miles
  • 2024 – 237,577 miles
  • 2023 – 228,735 miles
  • 2022 – 219,807 miles
  • 2021 – 211,983 miles
  • 2020 – 206,507 miles
  • 2019 – 201,229 miles
  • 2018 – 195,547 miles
  • 2017 – 189,073 miles
  • 2016 – 178,269 miles
  • 2015 – 168,995 miles
  • 2014 – 158,843 miles
  • 2013 – 148,350 miles
  • 2012 – 131,071 miles
  • 2011 – 122,727 miles
  • 2010 – 112,933 miles
  • 2009 – 104,369 miles
  • 2008 – 94,944 miles
  • 2007 – 81,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,992 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018

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 Rusty

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,992 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    247,992 miles
    Test number
    184621197889
    • MinorOffside 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))

  2. Fail247,982 miles (+10,405)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,982 miles
    Test number
    408749319197
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant Level Below Minimum
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass237,577 miles (+8,842)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    237,577 miles
    Test number
    236430375117
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle lowered

  4. Pass228,735 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    228,735 miles
    Test number
    314697895174
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint bolt lose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail228,733 miles (+8,926)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,733 miles
    Test number
    606364892929
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint bolt lose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass219,807 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    219,807 miles
    Test number
    932373613001
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low

  7. Fail219,804 miles (+23)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,804 miles
    Test number
    236297984400
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low

  8. Fail219,781 miles (+7,798)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,781 miles
    Test number
    468998693079
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops insecure!
    • AdvisorySuspension modified!
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes through wheels!

  9. Pass211,983 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    211,983 miles
    Test number
    988690183248
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail211,981 miles (+5,474)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,981 miles
    Test number
    114848593371
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass206,507 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    206,507 miles
    Test number
    819539716207
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail206,504 miles (+5,275)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,504 miles
    Test number
    771138269518
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass201,229 miles (+5,682)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    201,229 miles
    Test number
    392318632258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass195,547 miles (+16)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    195,547 miles
    Test number
    464500839809
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Light On
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Fail195,531 miles (+6,458)3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,531 miles
    Test number
    743667102622
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Warning Light On
    • AdvisoryExhaust Rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass189,073 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    189,073 miles
    Test number
    934286424963
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail189,067 miles (+10,798)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,067 miles
    Test number
    670652777948
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes corroded and perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass178,269 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    178,269 miles
    Test number
    588480406926
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear silencers outer casings deteriorating (7.1.2)

  19. Fail178,266 miles (+9,271)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,266 miles
    Test number
    651886523222
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear silencers outer casings deteriorating (7.1.2)

  20. Pass168,995 miles (+10,152)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    168,995 miles
    Test number
    210414633822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust perishing ,middle and rear box outer casing peeling off

  21. Pass158,843 miles (+10,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    158,843 miles
    Test number
    269274294238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass148,350 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    148,350 miles
    Test number
    379928683421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail148,341 miles (+17,270)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,341 miles
    Test number
    986072863294
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass131,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    131,071 miles
    Test number
    978754242244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail131,071 miles (+8,344)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,071 miles
    Test number
    667174942200
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass122,727 miles (+9,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    122,727 miles
    Test number
    505328031254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass112,933 miles (+8,564)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    112,933 miles
    Test number
    914029940259
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass104,369 miles (+9,425)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    104,369 miles
    Test number
    990263959293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass94,944 miles (+13,940)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    94,944 miles
    Test number
    914143558259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass81,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,004 miles
    Test number
    580164317339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 FML

Does T55 FML currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 FML is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 FML?
The MOT on T55 FML is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 FML done?
T55 FML was recorded at 247,992 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 9,227 miles a year.
Has T55 FML ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 FML has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 FML 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 FML find?
T55 FML passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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