Volkswagen Transporter
Purple · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
T55 NBLMOT history
T55 NBL is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 192,998 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 192,998 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 15 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 10,293 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 NBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 NBL was last recorded at 192,998 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 192,997 miles · 28 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 10,293 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 192,998 miles
- 2025 – 169,714 miles
- 2024 – 144,346 miles
- 2023 – 135,326 miles
- 2022 – 127,342 miles
- 2021 – 122,008 miles
- 2020 – 115,219 miles
- 2019 – 112,491 miles
- 2018 – 105,428 miles
- 2017 – 92,371 miles
- 2016 – 80,109 miles
- 2015 – 68,412 miles
- 2014 – 60,207 miles
- 2013 – 52,663 miles
- 2012 – 52,490 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass192,998 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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass192,998 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 192,998 miles
- Test number
- 911722311003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,997 miles (+23,283)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,997 miles
- Test number
- 762242592144
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass169,714 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 169,714 miles
- Test number
- 822068509516
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail169,714 miles (+25,368)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,714 miles
- Test number
- 635943875660
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,346 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 144,346 miles
- Test number
- 352574669108
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail144,345 miles (+9,019)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,345 miles
- Test number
- 669056206839
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass135,326 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 135,326 miles
- Test number
- 895932404956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,326 miles (+7,984)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,326 miles
- Test number
- 984845456683
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,342 miles (+5,334)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 127,342 miles
- Test number
- 339583644427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,008 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 122,008 miles
- Test number
- 246731428007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,008 miles (+6,789)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,008 miles
- Test number
- 838719610676
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass115,219 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 115,219 miles
- Test number
- 872821432814
- AdvisoryOsf and nsf ball joint covers slightly deteriated
Fail115,219 miles (+2,728)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,219 miles
- Test number
- 455481022443
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOsf and nsf ball joint covers slightly deteriated
Pass112,491 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 112,491 miles
- Test number
- 237041258512
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s mirror damaged
Fail112,491 miles (+7,063)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,491 miles
- Test number
- 967473749444
- MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s mirror damaged
Pass105,428 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 105,428 miles
- Test number
- 197590096534
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear lamp lenses damaged
Fail105,428 miles (+13,057)1 dangerous5 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,428 miles
- Test number
- 105175257636
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear lamp lenses damaged
Pass92,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 92,371 miles
- Test number
- 924335682534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,371 miles (+12,262)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,371 miles
- Test number
- 664937246423
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureObligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass80,109 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 80,109 miles
- Test number
- 859709516349
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail80,109 miles (+11,697)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,109 miles
- Test number
- 184790698691
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail68,412 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,412 miles
- Test number
- 339351035000
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,412 miles (+8,205)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 68,412 miles
- Test number
- 589071535009
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,207 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 60,207 miles
- Test number
- 579092944032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,207 miles (+7,544)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,207 miles
- Test number
- 965402544036
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail52,663 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,663 miles
- Test number
- 129162833049
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteDent to O/S/F wheel arch area.
- NoteFront brake pads quite low.
Pass52,663 miles (+173)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 52,663 miles
- Test number
- 548012133012
- NoteDent to O/S/F wheel arch area.
- NoteFront brake pads quite low.
Pass52,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 52,490 miles
- Test number
- 206100442384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T55 NBL
- Does T55 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 NBL is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 NBL?
- The MOT on T55 NBL is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 NBL done?
- T55 NBL was recorded at 192,998 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 10,293 miles a year.
- Has T55 NBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 NBL has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T55 NBL 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 NBL find?
- T55 NBL passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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