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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T55 GLPMOT history

T55 GLP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 373,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2026
Mileage
373,482 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
18,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 GLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 GLP was last recorded at 373,482 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 3,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
370,345 miles · 18 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,137 miles
Average per year
18,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 373,482 miles
  • 2023 – 370,345 miles
  • 2021 – 368,419 miles
  • 2020 – 363,010 miles
  • 2018 – 360,014 miles
  • 2017 – 356,321 miles
  • 2016 – 350,741 miles
  • 2015 – 313,493 miles
  • 2014 – 282,727 miles
  • 2013 – 238,998 miles
  • 2012 – 213,806 miles
  • 2011 – 170,787 miles
  • 2010 – 151,356 miles
  • 2009 – 109,993 miles
  • 2008 – 82,711 miles
  • 2007 – 52,051 miles
  • 2006 – 28,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass373,482 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • DASHBOARD BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering system slightly rough

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass373,482 miles (+3,137)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    373,482 miles
    Test number
    217537168785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass370,345 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    370,345 miles
    Test number
    479704744107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass368,419 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    368,419 miles
    Test number
    482217676506
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail368,404 miles (+5,394)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    368,404 miles
    Test number
    536509149226
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass363,010 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    363,010 miles
    Test number
    316489195363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail363,009 miles (+2,995)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    363,009 miles
    Test number
    880979761843
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass360,014 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    360,014 miles
    Test number
    342628283336
    • AdvisoryDASHBOARD BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  8. Fail360,013 miles (+3,692)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    360,013 miles
    Test number
    645635743456
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDASHBOARD BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  9. Pass356,321 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    356,321 miles
    Test number
    812320048756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass350,741 miles (+37,248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    350,741 miles
    Test number
    497059690928
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner steering rack slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass313,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    313,493 miles
    Test number
    356544765018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail313,493 miles (+30,766)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,493 miles
    Test number
    347874565012
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass282,727 miles (+124)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    282,727 miles
    Test number
    888429064087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteWiper blades in very poor condition

  14. Fail282,603 miles (+43,605)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,603 miles
    Test number
    546807764036
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteWiper blades in very poor condition

  15. Pass238,998 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    238,998 miles
    Test number
    835774863014
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight rear brake imbalance during application
    • NoteWiper blades in poor condition

  16. Fail238,998 miles (+25,192)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,998 miles
    Test number
    175214463485
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight rear brake imbalance during application
    • NoteWiper blades in poor condition

  17. Pass213,806 miles (+43,019)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    213,806 miles
    Test number
    507992572044
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box deteriorated

  18. Pass170,787 miles (+19,431)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    170,787 miles
    Test number
    779278861078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth registration plates in poor condition
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake cable/caliper operation slightly sticky

  19. Pass151,356 miles (+41,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    151,356 miles
    Test number
    112519660410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass109,993 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    782612479055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perrishing
    • NoteOff side rear tyre perrishing

  21. Fail109,993 miles (+27,282)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    852772479003
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre perrishing
    • NoteOff side rear tyre perrishing

  22. Pass82,711 miles (+63)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,711 miles
    Test number
    590313778010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight twist o/s front brake hose

  23. Fail82,648 miles (+30,597)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,648 miles
    Test number
    603122378042
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight twist o/s front brake hose

  24. Pass52,051 miles (+24,008)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,051 miles
    Test number
    783516467045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,043 miles
    Test number
    150823676064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 GLP

Does T55 GLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 GLP expired on 17 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 GLP?
The MOT on T55 GLP expired on 17 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 GLP done?
T55 GLP was recorded at 373,482 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 18,326 miles a year.
Has T55 GLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 GLP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T55 GLP 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 GLP find?
T55 GLP passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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