
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T55 KEYMOT history
T55 KEY is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 266,114 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 266,114 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,815 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 KEY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 19 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 KEY was last recorded at 266,114 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 265,680 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 434 miles
- Average per year
- 8,815 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 266,114 miles
- 2024 – 265,680 miles
- 2023 – 264,860 miles
- 2022 – 263,949 miles
- 2021 – 262,069 miles
- 2020 – 260,189 miles
- 2019 – 255,689 miles
- 2018 – 249,354 miles
- 2017 – 243,996 miles
- 2016 – 237,095 miles
- 2015 – 228,565 miles
- 2014 – 213,911 miles
- 2013 – 199,833 miles
- 2012 – 188,789 miles
- 2011 – 175,775 miles
- 2010 – 156,083 miles
- 2009 – 134,573 miles
- 2008 – 122,729 miles
- 2007 – 109,091 miles
- 2006 – 94,645 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH - caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inners (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake caliper pipes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Inner wing/arch corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass266,114 miles (+434)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 266,114 miles
- Test number
- 820085959206
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH - caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inners (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass265,680 miles (+820)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 265,680 miles
- Test number
- 135848277126
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass264,860 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 264,860 miles
- Test number
- 705379313336
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes before flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail264,860 miles (+911)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,860 miles
- Test number
- 385737399954
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip x2 (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes before flex (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass263,949 miles (+34)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 263,949 miles
- Test number
- 574190492131
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing/arch corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes that run along lower suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))
Fail263,915 miles (+1,846)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,915 miles
- Test number
- 616488239450
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing/arch corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes that run along lower suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))
Pass262,069 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 262,069 miles
- Test number
- 557373806969
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded that goes from the flexi pipe to the caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded that goes to the caliper from the flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Fail262,069 miles (+1,880)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,069 miles
- Test number
- 925936802392
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded that goes from the flexi pipe to the caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded that goes to the caliper from the flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass260,189 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 260,189 miles
- Test number
- 428841917037
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail260,184 miles (+4,495)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,184 miles
- Test number
- 885657461204
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass255,689 miles (+6,335)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 255,689 miles
- Test number
- 368157820413
- AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass249,354 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 249,354 miles
- Test number
- 187360679401
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner edge of tyre wearing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail249,354 miles (+5,358)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,354 miles
- Test number
- 217549659372
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner edge of tyre wearing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass243,996 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 243,996 miles
- Test number
- 915770987287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack light play
- AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)
Fail243,996 miles (+6,901)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,996 miles
- Test number
- 987758661098
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack light play
- AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear (4.2.A.1a)
Pass237,095 miles (+8,530)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 237,095 miles
- Test number
- 230170593275
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f slight play in steering rack
Pass228,565 miles (+14,654)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 228,565 miles
- Test number
- 765770095215
- AdvisoryRear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySlight play in front steering rack both sides
Fail213,911 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,911 miles
- Test number
- 439989164137
- Repaired at testFront Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass213,911 miles (+14,078)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 213,911 miles
- Test number
- 747639564160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass199,833 miles (+11,044)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 199,833 miles
- Test number
- 356613863104
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass188,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 188,789 miles
- Test number
- 279456062456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail188,789 miles (+13,014)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,789 miles
- Test number
- 635375962103
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass175,775 miles (+19,692)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 175,775 miles
- Test number
- 378138651112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 156,083 miles
- Test number
- 434257060173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,083 miles (+21,510)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,083 miles
- Test number
- 303037960153
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass134,573 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 134,573 miles
- Test number
- 144362149167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,573 miles (+11,844)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,573 miles
- Test number
- 702552749171
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass122,729 miles (+13,638)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 122,729 miles
- Test number
- 641655588127
- NoteBrake discs slightly worn
Pass109,091 miles (+14,446)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 109,091 miles
- Test number
- 200769057426
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass94,645 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 94,645 miles
- Test number
- 971569256196
- NoteO/s mirror cracked
Questions about T55 KEY
- Does T55 KEY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 KEY is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T55 KEY?
- The MOT on T55 KEY is valid until 27 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 KEY done?
- T55 KEY was recorded at 266,114 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 8,815 miles a year.
- Has T55 KEY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 KEY has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on T55 KEY 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 KEY find?
- T55 KEY passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - caliper pipes; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both inners; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 7 more.
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