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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T55 KLRMOT history

T55 KLR is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 222,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2024
Mileage
222,042 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 KLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 KLR was last recorded at 222,042 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 2,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,129 miles · 26 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,913 miles
Average per year
9,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 222,042 miles
  • 2022 – 219,129 miles
  • 2021 – 218,758 miles
  • 2019 – 212,480 miles
  • 2018 – 209,466 miles
  • 2017 – 199,958 miles
  • 2016 – 193,765 miles
  • 2015 – 185,590 miles
  • 2014 – 172,524 miles
  • 2013 – 156,092 miles
  • 2012 – 140,321 miles
  • 2011 – 125,585 miles
  • 2010 – 113,047 miles
  • 2009 – 95,674 miles
  • 2008 – 75,335 miles
  • 2007 – 70,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,042 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,042 miles (+2,913)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    222,042 miles
    Test number
    122123587755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass219,129 miles (+371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    219,129 miles
    Test number
    441218275107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass218,758 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    218,758 miles
    Test number
    639831954840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail216,756 miles (+4,276)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,756 miles
    Test number
    737807561640
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass212,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    212,480 miles
    Test number
    217105641102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail212,480 miles (+3,014)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,480 miles
    Test number
    495725499040
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass209,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    209,466 miles
    Test number
    629202023187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail209,466 miles (+9,508)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,466 miles
    Test number
    910682316228
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass199,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    199,958 miles
    Test number
    788976502235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail199,958 miles (+6,193)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,958 miles
    Test number
    724293232581
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass193,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    193,765 miles
    Test number
    495277891505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail193,765 miles (+8,175)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,765 miles
    Test number
    846680305479
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass185,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    185,590 miles
    Test number
    626898065192
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail185,590 miles (+13,066)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,590 miles
    Test number
    437108265187
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass172,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    172,524 miles
    Test number
    447250574132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail172,524 miles (+16,432)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,524 miles
    Test number
    688218964172
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass156,092 miles (+23)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    156,092 miles
    Test number
    855222363123
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteR/n/s and r/o/s tyres have cuts but no cord exposed

  18. Fail156,069 miles (+15,748)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,069 miles
    Test number
    385119153172
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteR/n/s and r/o/s tyres have cuts but no cord exposed

  19. Pass140,321 miles (+14,736)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    140,321 miles
    Test number
    586797882136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHand brake cables corroded but not yet frayed

  20. Pass125,585 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    125,585 miles
    Test number
    828942771163
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc slightly pitted
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly pitted

  21. Fail125,585 miles (+12,538)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,585 miles
    Test number
    517761171125
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc slightly pitted
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly pitted

  22. Pass113,047 miles (+17,373)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,047 miles
    Test number
    754946160127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass95,674 miles (+20,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,674 miles
    Test number
    141873189107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass75,335 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    75,335 miles
    Test number
    502416388133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,437 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,437 miles
    Test number
    660322367173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside tailight lens cracked

Questions about T55 KLR

Does T55 KLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T55 KLR expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T55 KLR?
The MOT on T55 KLR expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T55 KLR done?
T55 KLR was recorded at 222,042 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 9,666 miles a year.
Has T55 KLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 KLR has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T55 KLR 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 KLR find?
T55 KLR passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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