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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

T55 MDYMOT history

T55 MDY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
151,403 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 MDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 MDY was last recorded at 151,403 miles on 12 May 2026, 2,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,377 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,026 miles
Average per year
8,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,403 miles
  • 2025 – 149,377 miles
  • 2024 – 136,649 miles
  • 2023 – 124,499 miles
  • 2022 – 114,723 miles
  • 2021 – 108,391 miles
  • 2020 – 97,410 miles
  • 2018 – 80,656 miles
  • 2017 – 71,931 miles
  • 2016 – 66,199 miles
  • 2015 – 60,408 miles
  • 2014 – 51,202 miles
  • 2013 – 42,525 miles
  • 2012 – 34,851 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,403 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,403 miles (+2,026)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    151,403 miles
    Test number
    258898276744
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass149,377 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,377 miles
    Test number
    544184894832
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Fail149,377 miles (+12,728)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,377 miles
    Test number
    136940261583
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass136,649 miles (+12,150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    136,649 miles
    Test number
    990544889127
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass124,499 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,499 miles
    Test number
    821611181034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,441 miles (+9,718)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,441 miles
    Test number
    951967401822
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  7. Pass114,723 miles (+6,332)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    114,723 miles
    Test number
    633608753173
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass108,391 miles (+105)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    108,391 miles
    Test number
    655758926090
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail108,286 miles (+10,876)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,286 miles
    Test number
    450457352791
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended buckle not clipping in (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass97,410 miles (+16,754)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    97,410 miles
    Test number
    432330208102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,656 miles (+8,725)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,656 miles
    Test number
    838261880945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,931 miles (+107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    71,931 miles
    Test number
    568943212138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  13. Fail71,824 miles (+5,625)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,824 miles
    Test number
    548487040301
    • FailureCentral Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass66,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,199 miles
    Test number
    678993107756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail66,198 miles (+5,790)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    670501495508
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass60,408 miles (+9,206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,408 miles
    Test number
    282259256609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in it
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass51,202 miles (+8,677)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    51,202 miles
    Test number
    239673134244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,525 miles (+7,674)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,525 miles
    Test number
    636421533287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,851 miles
    Test number
    408217842204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 MDY

Does T55 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 MDY is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 MDY?
The MOT on T55 MDY is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 MDY done?
T55 MDY was recorded at 151,403 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 8,516 miles a year.
Has T55 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 MDY has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 MDY 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 MDY find?
T55 MDY passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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