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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T55 LTYMOT history

T55 LTY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 200,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
200,559 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,099 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 LTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 LTY was last recorded at 200,559 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 8,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,894 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,665 miles
Average per year
9,099 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,559 miles
  • 2025 – 191,894 miles
  • 2024 – 183,557 miles
  • 2023 – 176,940 miles
  • 2022 – 173,120 miles
  • 2021 – 164,182 miles
  • 2020 – 160,720 miles
  • 2019 – 148,251 miles
  • 2018 – 135,782 miles
  • 2017 – 126,576 miles
  • 2016 – 112,231 miles
  • 2015 – 101,253 miles
  • 2014 – 91,021 miles
  • 2013 – 83,085 miles
  • 2012 – 73,354 miles
  • 2011 – 64,700 miles
  • 2010 – 56,156 miles
  • 2009 – 47,507 miles
  • 2008 – 36,120 miles
  • 2007 – 27,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,559 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,559 miles (+8,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    200,559 miles
    Test number
    514304224487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass191,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    191,894 miles
    Test number
    588405887713
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail191,893 miles (+8,336)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,893 miles
    Test number
    275488428640
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass183,557 miles (+6,617)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    183,557 miles
    Test number
    496136212572
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush split (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass176,940 miles (+3,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,940 miles
    Test number
    906604897892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass173,120 miles (+8,938)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    173,120 miles
    Test number
    145738422864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,182 miles (+3,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,182 miles
    Test number
    209221119298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os, outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass160,720 miles (+12,469)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    160,720 miles
    Test number
    332200075352
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass148,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    148,251 miles
    Test number
    271897375133
    • 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))

  10. Fail148,251 miles (+12,469)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,251 miles
    Test number
    815414098228
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  11. Pass135,782 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,782 miles
    Test number
    723418941557
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear center and rear silencers corroded

  12. Fail135,782 miles (+9,206)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,782 miles
    Test number
    963262225188
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lamp (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear center and rear silencers corroded

  13. Pass126,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,576 miles
    Test number
    442392096494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail126,576 miles (+14,345)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,576 miles
    Test number
    618682957725
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass112,231 miles (+10,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    112,231 miles
    Test number
    283136241813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear silencer corroded

  16. Pass101,253 miles (+10,232)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,253 miles
    Test number
    109454725443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,021 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,021 miles
    Test number
    756211154091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,085 miles (+9,731)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,085 miles
    Test number
    376096453049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,354 miles (+8,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    73,354 miles
    Test number
    167507862042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass64,700 miles (+8,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,700 miles
    Test number
    927034151099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass56,156 miles (+8,649)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    140296450494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,507 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,507 miles
    Test number
    113194859483
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass47,507 miles (+11,387)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,507 miles
    Test number
    300094459059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,120 miles (+8,420)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    36,120 miles
    Test number
    121970668446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,700 miles
    Test number
    723237967048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 LTY

Does T55 LTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LTY is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 LTY?
The MOT on T55 LTY is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 LTY done?
T55 LTY was recorded at 200,559 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 9,099 miles a year.
Has T55 LTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 LTY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 LTY 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 LTY find?
T55 LTY passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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