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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

T55 GTLMOT history

T55 GTL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 199,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
199,929 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 GTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 GTL was last recorded at 199,929 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2025: 199,929 miles, lower than 199,932 miles on 23 Jul 2024.

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
199,929 miles · 5 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,929 miles
  • 2024 – 199,932 miles
  • 2022 – 199,858 miles
  • 2021 – 199,758 miles
  • 2020 – 199,263 miles
  • 2018 – 198,574 miles
  • 2017 – 190,507 miles
  • 2016 – 176,940 miles
  • 2015 – 160,038 miles
  • 2014 – 153,823 miles
  • 2013 – 135,969 miles
  • 2012 – 119,382 miles
  • 2011 – 98,715 miles
  • 2010 – 84,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,929 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,929 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    199,929 miles
    Test number
    241824813465
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail199,929 miles (-3)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,929 miles
    Test number
    961512201182
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms are corroded
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak, flexi pipe

  3. Pass199,932 miles (+3)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    199,932 miles
    Test number
    100410205195
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail199,929 miles (+71)3 dangerous3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,929 miles
    Test number
    922286807332
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass199,858 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    199,858 miles
    Test number
    954820048118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass199,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    199,758 miles
    Test number
    666816544831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail199,758 miles (+495)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,758 miles
    Test number
    580482262807
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass199,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    199,263 miles
    Test number
    599122754215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail199,263 miles (+689)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,263 miles
    Test number
    920138065990
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass198,574 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    198,574 miles
    Test number
    667914870516
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Fail198,574 miles (+11)8 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,574 miles
    Test number
    952458764572
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour front exhaust temp bung (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle found on lock to lock. Hitting inner arch due to worn bush (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  12. Fail198,563 miles (+8,056)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,563 miles
    Test number
    321724877843
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  13. Pass190,507 miles (+13,567)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    190,507 miles
    Test number
    470755442444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass176,940 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    176,940 miles
    Test number
    654791954402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded

  15. Fail176,939 miles (+16,901)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,939 miles
    Test number
    790711298468
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded

  16. Pass160,038 miles (+6,215)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    160,038 miles
    Test number
    499510095114
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteThe exhaust system is corrded

  17. Pass153,823 miles (+17,854)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    153,823 miles
    Test number
    599724804217
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth exhaust box's the outer skins are corroded

  18. Pass135,969 miles (+210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    135,969 miles
    Test number
    228221803260
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail135,759 miles (+16,377)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,759 miles
    Test number
    205984293457
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail119,382 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,382 miles
    Test number
    387721792174
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight windscreen damage

  21. Pass119,382 miles (+20,667)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    119,382 miles
    Test number
    488391992140
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight windscreen damage

  22. Pass98,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,715 miles
    Test number
    407959281137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail98,715 miles (+13,772)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,715 miles
    Test number
    455919281138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass84,943 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,943 miles
    Test number
    373923900437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,659 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,659 miles
    Test number
    721648990134
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Questions about T55 GTL

Does T55 GTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 GTL expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 GTL?
The MOT on T55 GTL expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 GTL done?
T55 GTL was recorded at 199,929 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 7,682 miles a year.
Has T55 GTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 GTL has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 GTL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 GTL find?
T55 GTL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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