Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc
T55 MGEMOT history
T55 MGE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 194,724 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 194,724 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,609 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 MGE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 25 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 MGE was last recorded at 194,724 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 5,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 189,101 miles · 25 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,623 miles
- Average per year
- 7,609 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 194,724 miles
- 2024 – 189,101 miles
- 2023 – 183,992 miles
- 2022 – 177,444 miles
- 2021 – 170,236 miles
- 2020 – 164,316 miles
- 2019 – 158,132 miles
- 2018 – 149,373 miles
- 2017 – 142,715 miles
- 2016 – 142,245 miles
- 2015 – 142,024 miles
- 2014 – 139,429 miles
- 2013 – 132,941 miles
- 2012 – 120,355 miles
- 2011 – 113,485 miles
- 2010 – 94,632 miles
- 2009 – 81,635 miles
- 2008 – 70,425 miles
- 2007 – 53,323 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,724 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 exhaust box corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,724 miles (+5,623)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 194,724 miles
- Test number
- 361574455138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,101 miles (+5,109)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 189,101 miles
- Test number
- 945130608385
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass183,992 miles (+6,548)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 183,992 miles
- Test number
- 698927889527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,444 miles (+7,208)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 177,444 miles
- Test number
- 413108983883
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass170,236 miles (+239)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 170,236 miles
- Test number
- 520859299131
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail169,997 miles (+5,681)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,997 miles
- Test number
- 954010166013
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi back (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass164,316 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 164,316 miles
- Test number
- 452208388431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,311 miles (+6,179)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,311 miles
- Test number
- 874086035669
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass158,132 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 158,132 miles
- Test number
- 775024499058
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail158,132 miles (+8,759)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,132 miles
- Test number
- 681760338352
- MajorSide repeater incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass149,373 miles (+6,658)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 149,373 miles
- Test number
- 876069959522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,715 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 142,715 miles
- Test number
- 513679078268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,704 miles (+459)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,704 miles
- Test number
- 705093246369
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass142,245 miles (+221)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 142,245 miles
- Test number
- 263499106543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,024 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 142,024 miles
- Test number
- 298403363336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,014 miles (+2,585)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,014 miles
- Test number
- 490873457973
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass139,429 miles (+6,488)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 139,429 miles
- Test number
- 318034324433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,941 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 132,941 miles
- Test number
- 327291623214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,931 miles (+12,576)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,931 miles
- Test number
- 519038113256
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteNearside front wiper blade slightly split but still clears windscreen
Pass120,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 120,355 miles
- Test number
- 349060122296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,355 miles (+6,870)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,355 miles
- Test number
- 956260422264
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass113,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 113,485 miles
- Test number
- 168141131233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,485 miles (+4,762)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,485 miles
- Test number
- 305550831455
- FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass108,723 miles (+14,091)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 108,723 miles
- Test number
- 445450171078
- NoteN/S REAR INDICATOR LENSE CRACKED
Pass94,632 miles (+12,997)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 94,632 miles
- Test number
- 103676970485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,635 miles (+11,210)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 81,635 miles
- Test number
- 942085069061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,425 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,425 miles
- Test number
- 240544478004
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass70,425 miles (+17,102)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 70,425 miles
- Test number
- 880244278087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,323 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 53,323 miles
- Test number
- 731272887074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 MGE
- Does T55 MGE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 MGE is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T55 MGE?
- The MOT on T55 MGE is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 MGE done?
- T55 MGE was recorded at 194,724 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 7,609 miles a year.
- Has T55 MGE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 MGE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2021.
- Has the mileage on T55 MGE 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 MGE find?
- T55 MGE passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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