Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T55 LRBMOT history
T55 LRB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 163,078 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 163,078 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,412 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 LRB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 LRB was last recorded at 163,078 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Sept 2011: 19,192 miles, lower than 74,733 miles on 23 Sept 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 160,135 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,943 miles
- Average per year
- 5,412 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,078 miles
- 2025 – 160,135 miles
- 2024 – 156,470 miles
- 2023 – 152,021 miles
- 2022 – 150,149 miles
- 2021 – 145,707 miles
- 2020 – 139,445 miles
- 2019 – 133,246 miles
- 2018 – 126,759 miles
- 2017 – 114,502 miles
- 2016 – 104,064 miles
- 2015 – 95,214 miles
- 2014 – 89,167 miles
- 2013 – 85,862 miles
- 2012 – 82,524 miles
- 2011 – 19,192 miles
- 2010 – 74,733 miles
- 2009 – 70,959 miles
- 2008 – 66,421 miles
- 2007 – 60,260 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,078 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Centre exhaust silencer delaminating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 1 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,078 miles (+2,943)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 163,078 miles
- Test number
- 492409653066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass160,135 miles (+3,665)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 160,135 miles
- Test number
- 660395775714
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass156,470 miles (+4,449)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 156,470 miles
- Test number
- 164210656692
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass152,021 miles (+1,872)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 152,021 miles
- Test number
- 718531085671
- MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning and slightly obscured by bicycle rack (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on wearbars (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass150,149 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 150,149 miles
- Test number
- 145518294148
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))
Fail150,147 miles (+4,440)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,147 miles
- Test number
- 626938682695
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass145,707 miles (+6,262)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 145,707 miles
- Test number
- 138800928674
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass139,445 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 139,445 miles
- Test number
- 701968529061
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer delaminating
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer delaminating
Fail139,444 miles (+6,198)5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,444 miles
- Test number
- 959330238196
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer delaminating
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer delaminating
Pass133,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 133,246 miles
- Test number
- 573155732819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,246 miles (+6,487)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,246 miles
- Test number
- 692999009964
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass126,759 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 126,759 miles
- Test number
- 319801061744
- AdvisoryEXHAUST SILENCERS CORRODED
Fail126,759 miles (+12,257)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,759 miles
- Test number
- 154857609779
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryEXHAUST SILENCERS CORRODED
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass114,502 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 114,502 miles
- Test number
- 525874793013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,402 miles (+10,338)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,402 miles
- Test number
- 628998978042
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass104,064 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 104,064 miles
- Test number
- 233496589177
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
Fail104,064 miles (+8,850)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,064 miles
- Test number
- 458666729652
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
Pass95,214 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 95,214 miles
- Test number
- 573427336246
- AdvisoryRear silencer rusty
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside front wishbone (front and rear bushes )
Fail95,214 miles (+6,047)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,214 miles
- Test number
- 255575749371
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryBonnet safety catch faulty
- AdvisoryRear silencer rusty
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside front wishbone (front and rear bushes )
Pass89,167 miles (+3,305)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 89,167 miles
- Test number
- 688939554232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,862 miles (+3,338)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 85,862 miles
- Test number
- 889863853259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,524 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,524 miles
- Test number
- 716148362200
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass82,524 miles (+63,332)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 82,524 miles
- Test number
- 968298462242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,192 miles (-55,541)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 19,192 miles
- Test number
- 865341771211
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass74,733 miles (+3,774)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 74,733 miles
- Test number
- 992146060254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,959 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,959 miles
- Test number
- 443574679296
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass70,959 miles (+4,538)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 70,959 miles
- Test number
- 861424679238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,421 miles (+6,161)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 66,421 miles
- Test number
- 532745178231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,260 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 60,260 miles
- Test number
- 842244677288
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Questions about T55 LRB
- Does T55 LRB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LRB is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 LRB?
- The MOT on T55 LRB is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 LRB done?
- T55 LRB was recorded at 163,078 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 5,412 miles a year.
- Has T55 LRB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 LRB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on T55 LRB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T55 LRB find?
- T55 LRB passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.
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