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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T55 GXJMOT history

T55 GXJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 238,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
238,713 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 GXJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 GXJ was last recorded at 238,713 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,705 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
13,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 238,713 miles
  • 2025 – 236,100 miles
  • 2024 – 231,209 miles
  • 2023 – 224,818 miles
  • 2022 – 220,835 miles
  • 2021 – 204,214 miles
  • 2020 – 195,237 miles
  • 2018 – 176,286 miles
  • 2017 – 159,588 miles
  • 2016 – 141,693 miles
  • 2015 – 119,868 miles
  • 2014 – 102,153 miles
  • 2013 – 82,888 miles
  • 2012 – 63,269 miles
  • 2011 – 43,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,713 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,713 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    238,713 miles
    Test number
    629030058650
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail238,705 miles (+2,605)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,705 miles
    Test number
    729922763737
    • MajorCentral Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S/R and O/S/R (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass236,100 miles (+68)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    236,100 miles
    Test number
    979473614037
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail236,032 miles (+4,823)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,032 miles
    Test number
    131396552832
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass231,209 miles (+6,391)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    231,209 miles
    Test number
    772765422198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass224,818 miles (+3,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    224,818 miles
    Test number
    430515147084
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass220,835 miles (+16,621)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    220,835 miles
    Test number
    889149867824
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass204,214 miles (+8,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    204,214 miles
    Test number
    198874527173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass195,237 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    195,237 miles
    Test number
    437464142986
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake caliper retaining clip missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Fail195,237 miles (+18,951)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,237 miles
    Test number
    811734965154
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake caliper retaining clip missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass176,286 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    176,286 miles
    Test number
    165743729536
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail176,279 miles (+16,691)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,279 miles
    Test number
    612268491269
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass159,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    159,588 miles
    Test number
    867369933901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner side wall splitting

  14. Fail159,588 miles (+17,895)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,588 miles
    Test number
    275754415121
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner side wall splitting

  15. Pass141,693 miles (+21,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    141,693 miles
    Test number
    760893947177
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass119,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,868 miles
    Test number
    427697282920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    297925214359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,153 miles (+19,265)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,153 miles
    Test number
    315175014355
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  19. Pass82,888 miles (+19,619)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,888 miles
    Test number
    246226213309
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Fail63,269 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,269 miles
    Test number
    919273912315
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass63,269 miles (+19,872)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,269 miles
    Test number
    985113312386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,397 miles
    Test number
    536475411378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 GXJ

Does T55 GXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 GXJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 GXJ?
The MOT on T55 GXJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 GXJ done?
T55 GXJ was recorded at 238,713 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 13,329 miles a year.
Has T55 GXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 GXJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 GXJ 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 GXJ find?
T55 GXJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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