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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T55 MFGMOT history

T55 MFG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 189,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
189,548 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 MFG
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
27 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 MFG was last recorded at 189,548 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,548 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,548 miles
  • 2024 – 189,193 miles
  • 2023 – 187,569 miles
  • 2022 – 185,462 miles
  • 2021 – 184,101 miles
  • 2020 – 182,064 miles
  • 2019 – 174,295 miles
  • 2018 – 167,755 miles
  • 2017 – 163,213 miles
  • 2016 – 156,938 miles
  • 2015 – 151,451 miles
  • 2014 – 144,575 miles
  • 2013 – 138,522 miles
  • 2012 – 133,362 miles
  • 2011 – 128,252 miles
  • 2010 – 114,887 miles
  • 2009 – 100,630 miles
  • 2008 – 87,361 miles
  • 2007 – 71,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,548 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,548 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    189,548 miles
    Test number
    219882756617
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail189,548 miles (+355)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,548 miles
    Test number
    429242691704
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass189,193 miles (+1,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    189,193 miles
    Test number
    766738961720
    • AdvisoryEngine covers are fitted to the underside of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

  4. Pass187,569 miles (+2,107)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    187,569 miles
    Test number
    681011591846
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass185,462 miles (+1,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,462 miles
    Test number
    713700381800
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass184,101 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    184,101 miles
    Test number
    648923974608
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail184,101 miles (+2,037)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,101 miles
    Test number
    927052470336
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass182,064 miles (+7,769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    182,064 miles
    Test number
    357140360555
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 surface pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass174,295 miles (+6,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    174,295 miles
    Test number
    770694173972
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass167,755 miles (+4,542)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    167,755 miles
    Test number
    759723675472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass163,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    163,213 miles
    Test number
    959435794142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail163,213 miles (+6,275)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,213 miles
    Test number
    754897493220
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass156,938 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    156,938 miles
    Test number
    891105814621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail156,914 miles (+5,463)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,914 miles
    Test number
    495591814932
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass151,451 miles (+6,876)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    151,451 miles
    Test number
    187364235193
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear silencer outerskin corroded
    • NoteSill covers and side steps fitted

  16. Pass144,575 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    144,575 miles
    Test number
    637800144191
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded in places

  17. Fail144,575 miles (+6,053)8 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,575 miles
    Test number
    646035534170
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust corroded in places

  18. Pass138,522 miles (+5,160)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    138,522 miles
    Test number
    348078733124
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOuterskin on exhaust system corroded

  19. Pass133,362 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    133,362 miles
    Test number
    307364542123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail133,362 miles (+5,110)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,362 miles
    Test number
    366664642186
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass128,252 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    128,252 miles
    Test number
    215994421179
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail128,252 miles (+13,365)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,252 miles
    Test number
    968134321120
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail114,887 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,887 miles
    Test number
    274031530485
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass114,887 miles (+14,257)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    114,887 miles
    Test number
    940801730136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass100,630 miles (+13,269)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,630 miles
    Test number
    361845329177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,361 miles (+15,659)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    450894218115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail71,702 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    480675407076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass71,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    712495507077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 MFG

Does T55 MFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 MFG is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T55 MFG?
The MOT on T55 MFG is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 MFG done?
T55 MFG was recorded at 189,548 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 6,251 miles a year.
Has T55 MFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 MFG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T55 MFG 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 MFG find?
T55 MFG passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: headlamp lens slightly defective both.

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