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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T55 GLKMOT history

T55 GLK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 231,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
231,167 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 GLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 GLK was last recorded at 231,167 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 5,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,741 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,426 miles
Average per year
9,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,167 miles
  • 2025 – 225,741 miles
  • 2024 – 218,436 miles
  • 2023 – 207,737 miles
  • 2021 – 191,152 miles
  • 2020 – 179,630 miles
  • 2019 – 158,979 miles
  • 2018 – 137,496 miles
  • 2017 – 136,673 miles
  • 2016 – 123,533 miles
  • 2015 – 111,332 miles
  • 2014 – 96,961 miles
  • 2013 – 90,170 miles
  • 2012 – 84,188 miles
  • 2011 – 76,217 miles
  • 2010 – 68,645 miles
  • 2009 – 59,143 miles
  • 2008 – 51,227 miles
  • 2007 – 40,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,167 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside windscreen damage not in drivers view
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,167 miles (+5,426)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    231,167 miles
    Test number
    832472095392
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen damage not in drivers view
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass225,741 miles (+7,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    225,741 miles
    Test number
    639495909912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass218,436 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    218,436 miles
    Test number
    210777266857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail218,336 miles (+10,599)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,336 miles
    Test number
    928214637372
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Inner brake pad close to sensor
    • 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass207,737 miles (+16,585)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    207,737 miles
    Test number
    180922864965
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust boxes outer skins corroded

  6. Pass191,152 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    191,152 miles
    Test number
    697107681852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Fail191,152 miles (+11,522)1 dangerous1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,152 miles
    Test number
    549893967509
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass179,630 miles (+20,651)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    179,630 miles
    Test number
    847807871204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,979 miles (+80)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    158,979 miles
    Test number
    749118040664
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail158,899 miles (+21,403)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,899 miles
    Test number
    395398889125
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass137,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,496 miles
    Test number
    941869207127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,496 miles (+823)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,496 miles
    Test number
    656438510013
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass136,673 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,673 miles
    Test number
    545608691909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,958 miles (+11,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,958 miles
    Test number
    899812423389
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower ball joint covers. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass123,533 miles (+12,201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,533 miles
    Test number
    273788628025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside inner track rod has slight play
    • AdvisorySlight diesel leak from filler neck to tank

  16. Fail111,332 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,332 miles
    Test number
    719580625168
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass111,332 miles (+14,371)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    111,332 miles
    Test number
    755380025144
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass96,961 miles (+6,791)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    96,961 miles
    Test number
    169983714181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,170 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,170 miles
    Test number
    955456903150
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail90,170 miles (+5,982)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,170 miles
    Test number
    829876803197
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass84,188 miles (+7,971)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,188 miles
    Test number
    219526412446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,217 miles (+7,572)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,217 miles
    Test number
    248743221452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,645 miles (+9,502)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    68,645 miles
    Test number
    281566610126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,143 miles (+7,916)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,143 miles
    Test number
    690268719110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,227 miles (+11,170)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    51,227 miles
    Test number
    141440618197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    951356017195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 GLK

Does T55 GLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 GLK is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 GLK?
The MOT on T55 GLK is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 GLK done?
T55 GLK was recorded at 231,167 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 9,875 miles a year.
Has T55 GLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 GLK has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T55 GLK 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 GLK find?
T55 GLK passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside windscreen damage not in drivers view; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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