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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T55 FVEMOT history

T55 FVE is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 165,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
165,421 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 FVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 FVE was last recorded at 165,421 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,641 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,780 miles
Average per year
10,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,421 miles
  • 2025 – 161,641 miles
  • 2024 – 154,962 miles
  • 2023 – 146,484 miles
  • 2022 – 140,926 miles
  • 2021 – 134,101 miles
  • 2020 – 128,017 miles
  • 2019 – 119,238 miles
  • 2018 – 100,674 miles
  • 2017 – 83,020 miles
  • 2016 – 61,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,421 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Rear spring cup rubber mounting perished both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 8 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,421 miles (+3,780)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    165,421 miles
    Test number
    309136747897
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass161,641 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    161,641 miles
    Test number
    432598375123
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve band corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside service brake rate of increase slightly slow compared to offside, may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Offside & nearside casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mid section silencer outer skin corroded

  3. Fail161,641 miles (+6,679)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,641 miles
    Test number
    799171113894
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve band corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside service brake rate of increase slightly slow compared to offside, may require adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Offside & nearside casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mid section silencer outer skin corroded

  4. Pass154,962 miles (+8,478)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    154,962 miles
    Test number
    989936013871
    • AdvisoryCentral centre exhaust section corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,484 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    146,484 miles
    Test number
    804337465280
    • AdvisoryRear spring cup rubber mounting perished both sides

  6. Fail146,482 miles (+5,556)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,482 miles
    Test number
    126533545963
    • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs wiring (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear spring cup rubber mounting perished both sides

  7. Pass140,926 miles (+6,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    140,926 miles
    Test number
    818163410576
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,101 miles (+6,084)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    134,101 miles
    Test number
    904551485805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,017 miles (+8,779)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,017 miles
    Test number
    833458851115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,238 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,238 miles
    Test number
    640284534419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,234 miles (+18,560)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,234 miles
    Test number
    854512500321
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass100,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,674 miles
    Test number
    187517186075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail100,674 miles (+17,654)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,674 miles
    Test number
    938886639204
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below min

  14. Pass83,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    83,020 miles
    Test number
    884498519150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail83,020 miles (+21,897)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,020 miles
    Test number
    281799266365
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass61,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,123 miles
    Test number
    968145463543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T55 FVE

Does T55 FVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 FVE is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 FVE?
The MOT on T55 FVE is valid until 21 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 FVE done?
T55 FVE was recorded at 165,421 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 10,397 miles a year.
Has T55 FVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 FVE has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 FVE 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 FVE find?
T55 FVE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside, and 2 more.

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