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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T55 KSMMOT history

T55 KSM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 207,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
207,744 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 KSM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 KSM was last recorded at 207,744 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 2,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,411 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,333 miles
Average per year
9,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,744 miles
  • 2025 – 205,411 miles
  • 2024 – 200,941 miles
  • 2023 – 196,421 miles
  • 2022 – 191,342 miles
  • 2021 – 186,966 miles
  • 2020 – 183,550 miles
  • 2019 – 179,791 miles
  • 2018 – 175,960 miles
  • 2017 – 170,816 miles
  • 2016 – 164,793 miles
  • 2015 – 151,572 miles
  • 2014 – 140,805 miles
  • 2013 – 128,377 miles
  • 2012 – 114,441 miles
  • 2011 – 98,537 miles
  • 2010 – 78,952 miles
  • 2009 – 60,376 miles
  • 2008 – 42,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,744 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,744 miles (+2,333)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    207,744 miles
    Test number
    205817591976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrosion

  2. Pass205,411 miles (+4,470)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    205,411 miles
    Test number
    630842007808
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust corrosion

  3. Pass200,941 miles (+4,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    200,941 miles
    Test number
    572399301878
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass196,421 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    196,421 miles
    Test number
    690689074647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail196,412 miles (+5,070)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,412 miles
    Test number
    214779754112
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass191,342 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    191,342 miles
    Test number
    261980575377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass186,966 miles (+149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    186,966 miles
    Test number
    379673301155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing out of shape

  8. Fail186,817 miles (+3,267)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,817 miles
    Test number
    178863832774
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing out of shape

  9. Pass183,550 miles (+9)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    183,550 miles
    Test number
    616324184849
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer body corroaded

  10. Fail183,541 miles (+3,750)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,541 miles
    Test number
    256234435914
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer body corroaded

  11. Pass179,791 miles (+8)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    179,791 miles
    Test number
    677427684720
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Centre exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear exhaust box corroded

  12. Fail179,783 miles (+3,823)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,783 miles
    Test number
    651090817335
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Centre exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn stepped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass175,960 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    175,960 miles
    Test number
    908939802402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail175,884 miles (+5,068)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,884 miles
    Test number
    824541426972
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass170,816 miles (+6,023)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    170,816 miles
    Test number
    374981072603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass164,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    164,793 miles
    Test number
    949045306853
    • AdvisoryNsr seat belt catch cover missing
    • AdvisoryOsr seat belt frayed
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  17. Fail164,793 miles (+13,221)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,793 miles
    Test number
    774894405118
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low
    • AdvisoryNsr outer seat belt catch cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  18. Pass151,572 miles (+10,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    151,572 miles
    Test number
    696567805145
    • 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)

  19. Pass140,805 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    140,805 miles
    Test number
    858885704120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre & rear exhaust corroded

  20. Fail140,804 miles (+12,427)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,804 miles
    Test number
    475035804150
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCentre & rear exhaust corroded

  21. Pass128,377 miles (+13,936)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    128,377 miles
    Test number
    239557203190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNsr outer seat belt catch cover damaged

  22. Pass114,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    114,441 miles
    Test number
    227569702440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail114,441 miles (+15,904)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,441 miles
    Test number
    117129202102
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  24. Pass98,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    98,537 miles
    Test number
    909628201126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail98,537 miles (+19,585)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,537 miles
    Test number
    975178301120
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass78,952 miles (+18,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    78,952 miles
    Test number
    534931710139
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass60,376 miles (+17,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    60,376 miles
    Test number
    212982719148
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass42,385 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,385 miles
    Test number
    844930288055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T55 KSM

Does T55 KSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 KSM is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 KSM?
The MOT on T55 KSM is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 KSM done?
T55 KSM was recorded at 207,744 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 9,024 miles a year.
Has T55 KSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 KSM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T55 KSM 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 KSM find?
T55 KSM passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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