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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T55 HVWMOT history

T55 HVW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,538 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 HVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 HVW was last recorded at 106,538 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,536 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,538 miles
  • 2024 – 100,861 miles
  • 2023 – 97,579 miles
  • 2022 – 93,615 miles
  • 2021 – 88,865 miles
  • 2020 – 83,216 miles
  • 2019 – 80,299 miles
  • 2018 – 75,665 miles
  • 2017 – 70,482 miles
  • 2016 – 66,721 miles
  • 2015 – 60,425 miles
  • 2014 – 54,078 miles
  • 2013 – 43,103 miles
  • 2012 – 33,648 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,538 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,538 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,538 miles
    Test number
    750420130778
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail106,536 miles (+5,675)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,536 miles
    Test number
    782589357165
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass100,861 miles (+3,282)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,861 miles
    Test number
    742054632588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass97,579 miles (+3,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,579 miles
    Test number
    202316520645
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass93,615 miles (+4,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,615 miles
    Test number
    617017365521
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass88,865 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,865 miles
    Test number
    469099295768
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail88,865 miles (+5,649)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,865 miles
    Test number
    737591549655
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass83,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    964869685728
    • AdvisoryN/s/f seat belt buckle damaged - but functions ok

  9. Fail83,216 miles (+2,917)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    403040534937
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f seat belt buckle damaged - but functions ok

  10. Pass80,299 miles (+4,634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,299 miles
    Test number
    296619845406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  11. Pass75,665 miles (+5,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,665 miles
    Test number
    824051215477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass70,482 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,482 miles
    Test number
    548588733489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,721 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,721 miles
    Test number
    706010499349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,425 miles (+6,347)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,425 miles
    Test number
    590324751824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,078 miles (+10,975)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,078 miles
    Test number
    928709044234
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteMil light on.
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass43,103 miles (+9,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,103 miles
    Test number
    679715043253
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  17. Pass33,648 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,648 miles
    Test number
    995390652248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T55 HVW

Does T55 HVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 HVW is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 HVW?
The MOT on T55 HVW is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 HVW done?
T55 HVW was recorded at 106,538 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,522 miles a year.
Has T55 HVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 HVW has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 HVW 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 HVW find?
T55 HVW passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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