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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T55 MHWMOT history

T55 MHW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 160,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
160,187 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 MHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 MHW was last recorded at 160,187 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 3,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,484 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,703 miles
Average per year
4,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,187 miles
  • 2025 – 156,484 miles
  • 2024 – 152,278 miles
  • 2023 – 149,996 miles
  • 2022 – 144,199 miles
  • 2020 – 142,169 miles
  • 2019 – 135,130 miles
  • 2018 – 127,291 miles
  • 2017 – 126,215 miles
  • 2015 – 120,324 miles
  • 2014 – 112,670 miles
  • 2013 – 106,981 miles
  • 2012 – 98,563 miles
  • 2011 – 97,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,187 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear springs nearly compressed

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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust system corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,187 miles (+3,703)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    160,187 miles
    Test number
    612927406247
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear springs nearly compressed

  2. Pass156,484 miles (+4,206)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,484 miles
    Test number
    480484020668
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass152,278 miles (+2,282)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    152,278 miles
    Test number
    180314721805
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass149,996 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,996 miles
    Test number
    250264440148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,805 miles (+3,606)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    147,805 miles
    Test number
    918529855172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,199 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,199 miles
    Test number
    714579547261
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  7. Fail144,199 miles (+2,030)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,199 miles
    Test number
    558256294772
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroding

  8. Pass142,169 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,169 miles
    Test number
    408293901817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,130 miles (+7,839)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,130 miles
    Test number
    758216986138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,291 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,291 miles
    Test number
    863876743749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,215 miles (+5,891)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,215 miles
    Test number
    999779959436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,324 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,324 miles
    Test number
    329550757247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail120,324 miles (+7,654)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,324 miles
    Test number
    613950523224
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass112,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    112,670 miles
    Test number
    515903874233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,670 miles (+5,689)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,670 miles
    Test number
    707193574249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass106,981 miles (+8,418)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,981 miles
    Test number
    799016573294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,563 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,563 miles
    Test number
    306255772281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,474 miles (+1,221)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,474 miles
    Test number
    987422872229
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail97,253 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,253 miles
    Test number
    217208151287
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass97,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    97,253 miles
    Test number
    326188651479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T55 MHW

Does T55 MHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 MHW is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 MHW?
The MOT on T55 MHW is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 MHW done?
T55 MHW was recorded at 160,187 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,185 miles a year.
Has T55 MHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 MHW has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T55 MHW 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 MHW find?
T55 MHW passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear springs nearly compressed.

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