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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T55 MBXMOT history

T55 MBX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 144,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
144,981 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 MBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 MBX was last recorded at 144,981 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2017: 121,449 miles, lower than 160,214 miles on 28 Oct 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,964 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,981 miles
  • 2025 – 143,964 miles
  • 2023 – 139,693 miles
  • 2022 – 138,208 miles
  • 2021 – 131,203 miles
  • 2020 – 126,271 miles
  • 2019 – 125,460 miles
  • 2018 – 124,003 miles
  • 2017 – 121,449 miles
  • 2016 – 160,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,981 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gives poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gives poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Coved in oil/grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Throughout vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Diesel fuel heater

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 28 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,981 miles (+1,017)6 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    144,981 miles
    Test number
    571654852076
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gives poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Gives poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Coved in oil/grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust boxes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass143,964 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,964 miles
    Test number
    131070083782
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Throughout vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Diesel fuel heater (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail143,964 miles (+4,271)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,964 miles
    Test number
    277154184722
    • MajorNearside Front Fuel system component leaking Diesel fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Throughout vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Diesel fuel heater (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass139,693 miles (+1,485)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,693 miles
    Test number
    598317483686
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  5. Pass138,208 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,208 miles
    Test number
    283792323074
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  6. Fail138,201 miles (+6,998)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,201 miles
    Test number
    741933027185
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Pass131,203 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,203 miles
    Test number
    353517377104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  8. Fail131,199 miles (+4,928)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,199 miles
    Test number
    112285031481
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  9. Pass126,271 miles (+811)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,271 miles
    Test number
    895677282772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,460 miles
    Test number
    687496820631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,460 miles (+1,457)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,460 miles
    Test number
    801502579320
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass124,003 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    124,003 miles
    Test number
    382364635437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,449 miles (-38,765)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,449 miles
    Test number
    356893862516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass160,214 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    160,214 miles
    Test number
    339754634323
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low on tread and slightly out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn splines into gearbox (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

Questions about T55 MBX

Does T55 MBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 MBX is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 MBX?
The MOT on T55 MBX is valid until 12 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 MBX done?
T55 MBX was recorded at 144,981 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026.
Has T55 MBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 MBX has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 MBX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 MBX find?
T55 MBX passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 6 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective gives poor image; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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