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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T55 JOOMOT history

T55 JOO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 182,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
182,571 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 JOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 JOO was last recorded at 182,571 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2013: 103,986 miles, lower than 133,578 miles on 18 Jul 2012.

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
182,567 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,571 miles
  • 2025 – 177,161 miles
  • 2024 – 171,646 miles
  • 2023 – 166,277 miles
  • 2022 – 161,773 miles
  • 2021 – 158,621 miles
  • 2020 – 157,806 miles
  • 2019 – 156,362 miles
  • 2018 – 151,414 miles
  • 2017 – 148,240 miles
  • 2016 – 145,338 miles
  • 2015 – 142,858 miles
  • 2014 – 141,573 miles
  • 2013 – 103,986 miles
  • 2012 – 133,578 miles
  • 2011 – 127,346 miles
  • 2009 – 113,522 miles
  • 2008 – 105,444 miles
  • 2007 – 98,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,571 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Exhaust mid and back boxes outer skins corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edge showing cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,571 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    182,571 miles
    Test number
    509980855726
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Fail182,567 miles (+5,406)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,567 miles
    Test number
    309326500895
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass177,161 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    177,161 miles
    Test number
    854730036031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail177,156 miles (+5,510)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,156 miles
    Test number
    899760833056
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass171,646 miles (+5,369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    171,646 miles
    Test number
    308070429531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sticky sliders

  6. Pass166,277 miles (+4,504)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    166,277 miles
    Test number
    432676985541
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing operates as normal (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass161,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    161,773 miles
    Test number
    404944248601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail161,773 miles (+3,152)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,773 miles
    Test number
    702200284166
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass158,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    158,621 miles
    Test number
    962896512420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail158,619 miles (+813)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,619 miles
    Test number
    121636106804
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass157,806 miles (+1,444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,806 miles
    Test number
    155448753750
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass156,362 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    156,362 miles
    Test number
    425524943954
    • AdvisoryExhaust mid and back boxes outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail156,361 miles (+4,947)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,361 miles
    Test number
    396641685839
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mid and back boxes outer skins corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass151,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    151,414 miles
    Test number
    712825859526
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% across axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded, center box and back box heat shields loose

  15. Fail151,413 miles (+15)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,413 miles
    Test number
    539624808647
    • MajorFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% across axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked almost exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded, center box and back box heat shields loose

  16. Fail151,398 miles (+103)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,398 miles
    Test number
    115376176865
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked on edges almost exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded centre and back box heat shields loose

  17. Fail151,295 miles (+3,055)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,295 miles
    Test number
    421632736996
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  18. Pass148,240 miles (+2,902)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    148,240 miles
    Test number
    634643813451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass145,338 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    145,338 miles
    Test number
    763073434915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass142,858 miles (+1,285)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    142,858 miles
    Test number
    799454805210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres begining perish
    • NoteRear tyres beginning to perish

  21. Pass141,573 miles (+37,587)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    141,573 miles
    Test number
    579019694165
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass103,986 miles (-29,592)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,986 miles
    Test number
    746182383150
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront brake disc worn and lipped

  23. Pass133,578 miles (+6,232)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    133,578 miles
    Test number
    498050002262
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight deteriation exhaust

  24. Pass127,346 miles (+13,824)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    127,346 miles
    Test number
    228869301236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass113,522 miles (+8,078)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    113,522 miles
    Test number
    251380999156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail105,444 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,444 miles
    Test number
    211090408289
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass105,444 miles (+6,730)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    105,444 miles
    Test number
    344130008467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass98,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    98,714 miles
    Test number
    883355507268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 JOO

Does T55 JOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 JOO is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 JOO?
The MOT on T55 JOO is valid until 25 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 JOO done?
T55 JOO was recorded at 182,571 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,414 miles a year.
Has T55 JOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 JOO has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 JOO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 JOO find?
T55 JOO passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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