Volkswagen Transporter
Purple · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
T55 JKRMOT history
T55 JKR is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,262 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 196,262 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 10,756 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 JKR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 17 Aug 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 JKR was last recorded at 196,262 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 196,258 miles · 22 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 10,756 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,262 miles
- 2025 – 193,127 miles
- 2024 – 188,617 miles
- 2023 – 184,042 miles
- 2022 – 174,123 miles
- 2020 – 160,479 miles
- 2019 – 150,742 miles
- 2018 – 143,368 miles
- 2017 – 125,284 miles
- 2016 – 103,938 miles
- 2015 – 82,693 miles
- 2014 – 61,907 miles
- 2013 – 43,250 miles
- 2012 – 41,660 miles
- 2011 – 34,745 miles
- 2010 – 30,552 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass196,262 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Middle Exhaust box skin corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 31 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,262 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 196,262 miles
- Test number
- 502868633777
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,258 miles (+3,131)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,258 miles
- Test number
- 731374862034
- MajorNearside Drive shaft securing bolt loose several bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass193,127 miles (+4,510)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 193,127 miles
- Test number
- 890466097333
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust outer skin deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass188,617 miles (+4,575)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 188,617 miles
- Test number
- 447580995160
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass184,042 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 184,042 miles
- Test number
- 156842290113
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail184,030 miles (+9,907)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,030 miles
- Test number
- 917601888765
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not work (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,123 miles (+13,644)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 174,123 miles
- Test number
- 398926429422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,479 miles (+9,737)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 160,479 miles
- Test number
- 822740776319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,742 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 150,742 miles
- Test number
- 157373970222
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMiddle Exhaust box skin corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail150,742 miles (+7,374)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,742 miles
- Test number
- 179288774001
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMiddle Exhaust box skin corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass143,368 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 143,368 miles
- Test number
- 249625374095
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail143,368 miles (+18,084)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,368 miles
- Test number
- 783979703322
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass125,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 125,284 miles
- Test number
- 918944485622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,284 miles (+21,346)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,284 miles
- Test number
- 712583504533
- FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, front, inner (3.5.1g)
Pass103,938 miles (+21,245)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 103,938 miles
- Test number
- 369818304376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,693 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 82,693 miles
- Test number
- 475023735093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail82,693 miles (+20,786)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,693 miles
- Test number
- 795323035005
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,907 miles (+18,657)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 61,907 miles
- Test number
- 878414334062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 43,250 miles
- Test number
- 947526433070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,250 miles (+1,590)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,250 miles
- Test number
- 548735233004
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass41,660 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 41,660 miles
- Test number
- 447551422198
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCurb damage front tyres no cords showing
Fail41,660 miles (+6,915)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,660 miles
- Test number
- 136061122129
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteCurb damage front tyres no cords showing
Pass34,745 miles (+4,193)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 34,745 miles
- Test number
- 666716341121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,552 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 30,552 miles
- Test number
- 534153740237
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T55 JKR
- Does T55 JKR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 JKR is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 JKR?
- The MOT on T55 JKR is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 JKR done?
- T55 JKR was recorded at 196,262 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 10,756 miles a year.
- Has T55 JKR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 JKR has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T55 JKR 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 JKR find?
- T55 JKR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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