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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T55 GKMMOT history

T55 GKM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
179,202 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 GKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 GKM was last recorded at 179,202 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,166 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,036 miles
Average per year
3,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,202 miles
  • 2025 – 177,166 miles
  • 2024 – 174,977 miles
  • 2023 – 173,074 miles
  • 2022 – 170,180 miles
  • 2021 – 166,205 miles
  • 2020 – 162,638 miles
  • 2019 – 158,841 miles
  • 2018 – 154,220 miles
  • 2017 – 150,233 miles
  • 2016 – 146,192 miles
  • 2015 – 140,674 miles
  • 2014 – 135,291 miles
  • 2013 – 132,326 miles
  • 2011 – 126,462 miles
  • 2010 – 121,379 miles
  • 2008 – 115,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,202 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,202 miles (+2,036)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    179,202 miles
    Test number
    167838174014
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass177,166 miles (+2,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    177,166 miles
    Test number
    456477046900
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass174,977 miles (+1,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    174,977 miles
    Test number
    232521041949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass173,074 miles (+2,894)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    173,074 miles
    Test number
    147021510186
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass170,180 miles (+52)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    170,180 miles
    Test number
    541707854919
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail170,128 miles (+3,923)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,128 miles
    Test number
    745293985556
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass166,205 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    166,205 miles
    Test number
    843392717088
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Fail166,203 miles (+3,565)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,203 miles
    Test number
    410576023776
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass162,638 miles (+3,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    162,638 miles
    Test number
    622282840345
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear,front section (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass158,841 miles (+59)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    158,841 miles
    Test number
    192410484337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Fail158,782 miles (+4,562)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,782 miles
    Test number
    210077420456
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Pass154,220 miles (+3,987)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    154,220 miles
    Test number
    373041643986
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  13. Pass150,233 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    150,233 miles
    Test number
    814419695616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  14. Fail150,119 miles (+3,927)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,119 miles
    Test number
    761151852600
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  15. Pass146,192 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    146,192 miles
    Test number
    318400306386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  16. Fail146,192 miles (+5,518)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,192 miles
    Test number
    263756829877
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  17. Pass140,674 miles (+5,383)14 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,674 miles
    Test number
    955315145187
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll 4 tyre valves slightly chafed due to rubbing on wheel trims
    • NoteHandbrake spring on cable broken off
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteSpare wheel tyre on legal limit

  18. Pass135,291 miles (+2,965)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    135,291 miles
    Test number
    768950664188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  19. Pass132,326 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    132,326 miles
    Test number
    627346253129
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail132,326 miles (+5,864)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,326 miles
    Test number
    165331453117
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass126,462 miles (+1,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    126,462 miles
    Test number
    965577751253
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail124,945 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,945 miles
    Test number
    125427371497
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass124,945 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    124,945 miles
    Test number
    975147471050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass121,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    121,379 miles
    Test number
    541627090039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail121,379 miles (+5,462)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,379 miles
    Test number
    194697190082
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass115,917 miles (+392)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    115,917 miles
    Test number
    143592718103
    • NoteLeft rear seatbelt buckle damaged.

  27. Fail115,525 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,525 miles
    Test number
    701165908137
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteLeft rear seatbelt buckle damaged.

Questions about T55 GKM

Does T55 GKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 GKM is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 GKM?
The MOT on T55 GKM is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 GKM done?
T55 GKM was recorded at 179,202 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,479 miles a year.
Has T55 GKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 GKM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T55 GKM 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 GKM find?
T55 GKM passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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