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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T55 HNWMOT history

T55 HNW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 253,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
253,533 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 HNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 HNW was last recorded at 253,533 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,513 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
9,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 253,533 miles
  • 2025 – 247,291 miles
  • 2024 – 241,975 miles
  • 2023 – 236,702 miles
  • 2022 – 232,389 miles
  • 2021 – 230,321 miles
  • 2020 – 227,235 miles
  • 2019 – 216,878 miles
  • 2018 – 213,354 miles
  • 2017 – 204,492 miles
  • 2016 – 199,349 miles
  • 2015 – 190,146 miles
  • 2014 – 180,323 miles
  • 2013 – 168,536 miles
  • 2012 – 156,188 miles
  • 2011 – 143,417 miles
  • 2010 – 124,286 miles
  • 2009 – 103,762 miles
  • 2008 – 84,616 miles
  • 2007 – 64,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,533 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AT SHOCKER MOUNTING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,533 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    253,533 miles
    Test number
    582094412054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail253,513 miles (+6,222)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,513 miles
    Test number
    123490127063
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AT SHOCKER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass247,291 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    247,291 miles
    Test number
    947431070966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AT SHOCKER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail247,202 miles (+5,227)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,202 miles
    Test number
    765112439334
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AT SHOCKER MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass241,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    241,975 miles
    Test number
    512104342877
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail241,975 miles (+5,273)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,975 miles
    Test number
    983417547611
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass236,702 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    236,702 miles
    Test number
    299763532259
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail236,685 miles (+4,296)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,685 miles
    Test number
    346143694888
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass232,389 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    232,389 miles
    Test number
    587533806407
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  10. Fail232,389 miles (+2,068)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,389 miles
    Test number
    879243307065
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  11. Pass230,321 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    230,321 miles
    Test number
    927432415636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail230,301 miles (+3,066)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,301 miles
    Test number
    631832903290
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  13. Pass227,235 miles (+10,357)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    227,235 miles
    Test number
    888881543304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass216,878 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    216,878 miles
    Test number
    596511481347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass213,354 miles (+8,862)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    213,354 miles
    Test number
    264135376106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass204,492 miles (+5,143)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    204,492 miles
    Test number
    533206791299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass199,349 miles (+161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    199,349 miles
    Test number
    533998097485
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  18. Fail199,188 miles (+9,042)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,188 miles
    Test number
    758103624118
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  19. Pass190,146 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    190,146 miles
    Test number
    597018255088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail190,127 miles (+9,804)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,127 miles
    Test number
    998544655085
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass180,323 miles (+11,787)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    180,323 miles
    Test number
    208935754049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass168,536 miles (+12,348)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    168,536 miles
    Test number
    985354043081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass156,188 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    156,188 miles
    Test number
    529943952011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover is split o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover is split
  24. Fail156,183 miles (+12,766)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,183 miles
    Test number
    258063952095
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover is split o/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover is split
  25. Pass143,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    143,417 miles
    Test number
    957773251053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail143,404 miles (+19,118)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,404 miles
    Test number
    587933851029
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
  27. Pass124,286 miles (+20,524)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    124,286 miles
    Test number
    771708540047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass103,762 miles (+19,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    103,762 miles
    Test number
    103206459400
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass84,616 miles (+20,458)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,616 miles
    Test number
    150633678447
    • NoteRear number plate delaminated but still legible at 20m
  30. Pass64,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,158 miles
    Test number
    282063777037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 HNW

Does T55 HNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 HNW is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 HNW?
The MOT on T55 HNW is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 HNW done?
T55 HNW was recorded at 253,533 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 9,921 miles a year.
Has T55 HNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 HNW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 HNW 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 HNW find?
T55 HNW passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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