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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T55 GDTMOT history

T55 GDT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 217,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
217,812 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 GDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 GDT was last recorded at 217,812 miles on 22 May 2026, 4,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,895 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,917 miles
Average per year
9,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,812 miles
  • 2025 – 212,895 miles
  • 2024 – 208,333 miles
  • 2023 – 204,975 miles
  • 2022 – 200,768 miles
  • 2021 – 195,846 miles
  • 2019 – 191,272 miles
  • 2018 – 169,936 miles
  • 2017 – 165,519 miles
  • 2016 – 162,582 miles
  • 2015 – 157,543 miles
  • 2014 – 143,700 miles
  • 2013 – 127,889 miles
  • 2012 – 111,123 miles
  • 2011 – 92,238 miles
  • 2010 – 73,490 miles
  • 2009 – 54,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,812 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch And (REAR)

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Coil spring corroded all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,812 miles (+4,917)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    217,812 miles
    Test number
    385458581791
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch And (REAR)

  2. Pass212,895 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    212,895 miles
    Test number
    417367176840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail212,890 miles (+4,557)1 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,890 miles
    Test number
    506882318892
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexy (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface both sides (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAfter market wheels fitted

  4. Pass208,333 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    208,333 miles
    Test number
    491197590391
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front upper suspension mounting lift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  5. Fail208,333 miles (+3,358)2 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,333 miles
    Test number
    552043360217
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front upper suspension mounting lift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  6. Pass204,975 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    204,975 miles
    Test number
    708160318655
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail204,929 miles (+4,161)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,929 miles
    Test number
    712280416294
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing drop link and fitted wrong (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just started to leak grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass200,768 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    200,768 miles
    Test number
    737037946983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass195,846 miles (+4,574)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    195,846 miles
    Test number
    134675348427
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass191,272 miles (+21,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    191,272 miles
    Test number
    460133629064
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating

  11. Pass169,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    169,936 miles
    Test number
    806462225708
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind

  12. Fail169,936 miles (+4,417)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,936 miles
    Test number
    656511409113
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind

  13. Pass165,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    165,519 miles
    Test number
    350343748089
    • AdvisoryCorrosion weakness evident to nearside sill and sliding door runner aperture but not considered prescribed area
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers showing corrosion

  14. Fail165,519 miles (+2,937)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,519 miles
    Test number
    301766083378
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion weakness evident to nearside sill and sliding door runner aperture but not considered prescribed area
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers showing corrosion

  15. Pass162,582 miles (+5,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    162,582 miles
    Test number
    929337545001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded.

  16. Pass157,543 miles (+13,843)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    157,543 miles
    Test number
    788629485063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass143,700 miles (+15,811)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    143,700 miles
    Test number
    629444004102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass127,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    127,889 miles
    Test number
    856982793076
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail127,889 miles (+16,766)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,889 miles
    Test number
    318612693069
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass111,123 miles (+18,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    111,123 miles
    Test number
    996478102196
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail92,238 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,238 miles
    Test number
    535291601101
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass92,238 miles (+18,748)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,238 miles
    Test number
    909111301102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,490 miles
    Test number
    150659690007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail73,490 miles (+19,024)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,490 miles
    Test number
    611999790098
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass54,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,466 miles
    Test number
    274310219119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 GDT

Does T55 GDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 GDT is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 GDT?
The MOT on T55 GDT is valid until 21 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 GDT done?
T55 GDT was recorded at 217,812 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 9,560 miles a year.
Has T55 GDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 GDT has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 GDT 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 GDT find?
T55 GDT passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch and (rear).

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