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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

T55 GTGMOT history

T55 GTG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 212,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
212,719 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,379 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 GTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 GTG was last recorded at 212,719 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Oct 2012: 10,596 miles, lower than 78,241 miles on 29 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
212,714 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
9,379 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,719 miles
  • 2025 – 209,948 miles
  • 2024 – 206,641 miles
  • 2023 – 203,197 miles
  • 2022 – 195,193 miles
  • 2021 – 181,597 miles
  • 2019 – 156,333 miles
  • 2018 – 143,531 miles
  • 2017 – 139,423 miles
  • 2016 – 133,744 miles
  • 2015 – 126,456 miles
  • 2014 – 120,099 miles
  • 2013 – 113,062 miles
  • 2012 – 10,596 miles
  • 2011 – 78,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,719 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,719 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    212,719 miles
    Test number
    980790548934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail212,714 miles (+2,766)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,714 miles
    Test number
    724387835173
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass209,948 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    209,948 miles
    Test number
    324628007820
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail209,945 miles (+3,304)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,945 miles
    Test number
    637546943799
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass206,641 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    206,641 miles
    Test number
    365670250440
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail206,641 miles (+3,444)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,641 miles
    Test number
    774500880870
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass203,197 miles (+8,004)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    203,197 miles
    Test number
    831396930789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass195,193 miles (+13,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    195,193 miles
    Test number
    413579316870
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass181,597 miles (+25,264)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    181,597 miles
    Test number
    818946212836
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH Sides brake disc inner pad contact surfaces showing corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly and quite low, on edges.
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH Sides have coil spring location cones deteriorated, on lower wishbones.
    • AdvisoryRear and centre silencers showing outer skins corroded.

  10. Pass156,333 miles (+12,802)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,333 miles
    Test number
    846380913604
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Just okay for MOT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and badly worn on inner edge, close to exposing cords/ply, if this wear continues (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded

  11. Pass143,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    143,531 miles
    Test number
    964007815288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail143,531 miles (+4,108)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,531 miles
    Test number
    431802776378
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass139,423 miles (+5,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    139,423 miles
    Test number
    697875828390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass133,744 miles (+7,288)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,744 miles
    Test number
    474578757594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,456 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,456 miles
    Test number
    767171895027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • NoteHandbrake cable appears to ber slightly stiff
    • NoteSeveral seat removed from rear of vehicle

  16. Fail126,456 miles (+6,357)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,456 miles
    Test number
    855751195039
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • NoteHandbrake cable appears to ber slightly stiff
    • NoteSeveral seat removed from rear of vehicle

  17. Pass120,099 miles (+7,037)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    120,099 miles
    Test number
    227607284040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,062 miles (+102,466)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    113,062 miles
    Test number
    926382503178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,596 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    10,596 miles
    Test number
    135776592221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail10,596 miles (-67,645)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,596 miles
    Test number
    466896792245
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass78,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,241 miles
    Test number
    665912971257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,241 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,241 miles
    Test number
    776942171222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T55 GTG

Does T55 GTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 GTG is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 GTG?
The MOT on T55 GTG is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 GTG done?
T55 GTG was recorded at 212,719 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 9,379 miles a year.
Has T55 GTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 GTG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 GTG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 GTG find?
T55 GTG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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