
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass110,106 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 110,106 miles
- Test number
- 523897312567
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass82,637 miles (+5,020)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 82,637 miles
- Test number
- 922861440204
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass68,278 miles (+3,867)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 68,278 miles
- Test number
- 937187255137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,411 miles (+5,909)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 64,411 miles
- Test number
- 588510894196
- NoteSlight damage o/s mirror
Pass58,502 miles (+6,962)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 58,502 miles
- Test number
- 389481523124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,540 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 51,540 miles
- Test number
- 437925932109
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass44,649 miles (+8,587)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 44,649 miles
- Test number
- 396264521154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,062 miles (+9,622)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 36,062 miles
- Test number
- 592242920043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,440 miles (+6,014)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 26,440 miles
- Test number
- 381922928279
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.