Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc
T55 GBBMOT history
T55 GBB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 241,327 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 241,327 mi
- At MOT on 8 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,672 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 GBB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 25 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 GBB was last recorded at 241,327 miles on 8 May 2026, 10,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Sept 2012: 17,596 miles, lower than 99,180 miles on 24 Sept 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 231,085 miles · 20 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,242 miles
- Average per year
- 10,672 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 241,327 miles
- 2025 – 231,085 miles
- 2024 – 228,982 miles
- 2023 – 221,038 miles
- 2022 – 209,549 miles
- 2021 – 201,773 miles
- 2018 – 201,149 miles
- 2017 – 187,190 miles
- 2016 – 176,019 miles
- 2015 – 159,780 miles
- 2014 – 151,150 miles
- 2013 – 139,070 miles
- 2012 – 117,700 miles
- 2011 – 99,180 miles
- 2010 – 82,480 miles
- 2009 – 60,608 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass241,327 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar d bush has slight play
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
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.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front grill insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 30 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass241,327 miles (+10,242)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 241,327 miles
- Test number
- 999834404046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar d bush has slight play
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass231,085 miles (+2,103)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 231,085 miles
- Test number
- 288791885484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass228,982 miles (+7,944)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 228,982 miles
- Test number
- 247567225031
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive @ engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass221,038 miles (+11,489)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 221,038 miles
- Test number
- 176527734516
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight noise from driver belt
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass209,549 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 209,549 miles
- Test number
- 934865268339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail209,545 miles (+7,772)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,545 miles
- Test number
- 196453447447
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low Won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass201,773 miles (+624)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 201,773 miles
- Test number
- 591637708206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,149 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 201,149 miles
- Test number
- 501926845338
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentre & rear heat shields insecure
- AdvisoryCentre & rear silencers corroding
- AdvisoryCorroding at various points (underside)
- AdvisoryFront grill insecure
Fail201,149 miles (+13,959)2 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,149 miles
- Test number
- 245055253450
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral silencer corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroding
- AdvisoryCorroding at various points
- AdvisoryFront grill insecure
- AdvisoryRear and centre heat shields insecure
Pass187,190 miles (+332)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 187,190 miles
- Test number
- 159567724732
- AdvisoryBoth rear shockie lower bushes worn
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever seems tilted or bent when pulled
Fail186,858 miles (+10,839)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,858 miles
- Test number
- 265066682773
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch seized (8.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot has small hole
- AdvisoryBoth rear shockie lower bushes worn
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever seems tilted or bent when pulled
Pass176,019 miles (+16,239)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 176,019 miles
- Test number
- 258297427291
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes
Pass159,780 miles (+8,630)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 159,780 miles
- Test number
- 528932012578
- AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
- AdvisoryRear brake discs lipped
- AdvisoryRear pads low
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass151,150 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 151,150 miles
- Test number
- 369582464478
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
Fail151,150 miles (+12,080)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,150 miles
- Test number
- 607062754227
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteOil leak
Pass139,070 miles (+594)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 139,070 miles
- Test number
- 815821473232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,476 miles (+20,776)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,476 miles
- Test number
- 448353363274
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass117,700 miles (+100,104)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 117,700 miles
- Test number
- 267589062256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail17,596 miles (-81,584)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,596 miles
- Test number
- 215966162284
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass99,180 miles (+16,700)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 99,180 miles
- Test number
- 878507761296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,480 miles (+21,872)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 82,480 miles
- Test number
- 734658750205
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass60,608 miles (+52)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 60,608 miles
- Test number
- 111582259149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,556 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,556 miles
- Test number
- 451950159139
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Questions about T55 GBB
- Does T55 GBB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 GBB is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 GBB?
- The MOT on T55 GBB is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 GBB done?
- T55 GBB was recorded at 241,327 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 10,672 miles a year.
- Has T55 GBB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 GBB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on T55 GBB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T55 GBB find?
- T55 GBB passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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