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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T55 NDLMOT history

T55 NDL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,060 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 NDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 NDL was last recorded at 130,060 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,052 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,060 miles
  • 2025 – 127,667 miles
  • 2023 – 122,817 miles
  • 2022 – 110,106 miles
  • 2021 – 99,937 miles
  • 2020 – 95,294 miles
  • 2019 – 87,664 miles
  • 2018 – 82,637 miles
  • 2017 – 77,617 miles
  • 2016 – 72,072 miles
  • 2015 – 68,278 miles
  • 2014 – 64,411 miles
  • 2013 – 58,502 miles
  • 2012 – 51,540 miles
  • 2011 – 44,649 miles
  • 2010 – 36,062 miles
  • 2008 – 26,440 miles
  • 2007 – 20,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,060 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front brake pads worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both front tyres worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,060 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,060 miles
    Test number
    401232966076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test
  2. Fail130,052 miles (+2,385)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,052 miles
    Test number
    141322115529
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipe excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted at time of test
  3. Pass127,667 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    127,667 miles
    Test number
    446628134666
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
  4. Fail127,667 miles (+18)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,667 miles
    Test number
    426017443162
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
  5. Fail127,649 miles (+4,832)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,649 miles
    Test number
    331077418633
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively washers not working (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
  6. Pass122,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,817 miles
    Test number
    697621083310
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Fail122,817 miles (+12,711)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,817 miles
    Test number
    898019123621
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass110,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,106 miles
    Test number
    523897312567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,106 miles (+10,169)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,106 miles
    Test number
    813985513180
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass99,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    199893285006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail99,937 miles (+4,643)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    859902779820
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass95,294 miles (+7,630)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    95,294 miles
    Test number
    163122764192
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within 30cm of any suspension parts
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass87,664 miles (+5,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,664 miles
    Test number
    558670028164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass82,637 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,637 miles
    Test number
    922861440204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,617 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,617 miles
    Test number
    683744614683
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail77,617 miles (+5,545)1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,617 miles
    Test number
    301616884894
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Nearside and offside (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass72,072 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,072 miles
    Test number
    717601339461
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail72,072 miles (+3,794)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,072 miles
    Test number
    458442421507
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Fail68,278 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,278 miles
    Test number
    498177155157
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  20. Pass68,278 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,278 miles
    Test number
    937187255137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,411 miles (+5,909)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,411 miles
    Test number
    588510894196
    • NoteSlight damage o/s mirror
  22. Pass58,502 miles (+6,962)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    58,502 miles
    Test number
    389481523124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,540 miles
    Test number
    437925932109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,540 miles (+6,891)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,540 miles
    Test number
    958573432114
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass44,649 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,649 miles
    Test number
    396264521154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass36,062 miles (+9,622)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,062 miles
    Test number
    592242920043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,440 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,440 miles
    Test number
    381922928279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,426 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,426 miles
    Test number
    501974817288
    • NoteSpare tyre below limit

Questions about T55 NDL

Does T55 NDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 NDL is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 NDL?
The MOT on T55 NDL is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 NDL done?
T55 NDL was recorded at 130,060 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,891 miles a year.
Has T55 NDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 NDL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 NDL 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 NDL find?
T55 NDL passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate; undertrays fitted at time of test.

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