Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T55 NLHMOT history
T55 NLH is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 129,734 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 129,734 mi
- At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,279 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 NLH
- 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
- 9 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 NLH was last recorded at 129,734 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 1,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 Aug 2011: 102,637 miles, lower than 179,211 miles on 20 Dec 2010.
- 2 Sept 2014: 91,098 miles, lower than 226,550 miles on 31 Aug 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 128,237 miles · 31 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,497 miles
- Average per year
- 4,279 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 129,734 miles
- 2024 – 128,237 miles
- 2023 – 126,251 miles
- 2022 – 123,314 miles
- 2021 – 119,999 miles
- 2020 – 116,449 miles
- 2019 – 114,240 miles
- 2017 – 109,638 miles
- 2016 – 103,525 miles
- 2015 – 97,076 miles
- 2014 – 91,098 miles
- 2013 – 226,550 miles
- 2012 – 202,325 miles
- 2011 – 193,584 miles
- 2010 – 179,211 miles
- 2009 – 121,617 miles
- 2008 – 88,751 miles
- 2007 – 49,918 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,734 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on side wall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
31 tests since 6 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,734 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 129,734 miles
- Test number
- 445874851824
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail129,734 miles (+1,497)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,734 miles
- Test number
- 796620169972
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass128,237 miles (+1,986)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 128,237 miles
- Test number
- 610593928881
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,251 miles (+2,937)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 126,251 miles
- Test number
- 319109122189
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,314 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 123,314 miles
- Test number
- 816659438563
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail123,314 miles (+3,315)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,314 miles
- Test number
- 559229685472
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,999 miles (+3,550)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 119,999 miles
- Test number
- 665907488847
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass116,449 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 116,449 miles
- Test number
- 859224298829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,446 miles (+2,206)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,446 miles
- Test number
- 265335126403
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass114,240 miles (+5)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 114,240 miles
- Test number
- 790386530348
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
Fail114,235 miles (+4,597)7 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,235 miles
- Test number
- 402373976575
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack
Pass109,638 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 109,638 miles
- Test number
- 272471892585
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail109,638 miles (+6,113)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,638 miles
- Test number
- 958053966432
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass103,525 miles (+6,449)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 103,525 miles
- Test number
- 204608777478
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight bind
- AdvisoryRear Upper coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Pass97,076 miles (+5,978)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 97,076 miles
- Test number
- 279107125200
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass91,098 miles (-135,452)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 91,098 miles
- Test number
- 117305944251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass226,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 226,550 miles
- Test number
- 425583643299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail226,550 miles (+24,225)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,550 miles
- Test number
- 338253243465
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass202,325 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 202,325 miles
- Test number
- 537559512262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,325 miles (+8,741)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,325 miles
- Test number
- 409229712217
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass193,584 miles (+90,947)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 193,584 miles
- Test number
- 848085441200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail102,637 miles (-76,574)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,637 miles
- Test number
- 306563241495
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail179,211 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,211 miles
- Test number
- 293754050308
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass179,211 miles (+28,024)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 179,211 miles
- Test number
- 500564050337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,187 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 151,187 miles
- Test number
- 460605710063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,187 miles (+29,570)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,187 miles
- Test number
- 950554410029
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass121,617 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 121,617 miles
- Test number
- 982745819074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,617 miles (+32,866)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,617 miles
- Test number
- 501303519094
- FailureFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass88,751 miles (+38,833)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 88,751 miles
- Test number
- 194959118485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,918 miles (+263)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 49,918 miles
- Test number
- 270926247090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail49,655 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,655 miles
- Test number
- 123907037442
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T55 NLH
- Does T55 NLH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 NLH is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T55 NLH?
- The MOT on T55 NLH is valid until 24 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 NLH done?
- T55 NLH was recorded at 129,734 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 4,279 miles a year.
- Has T55 NLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 NLH has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T55 NLH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T55 NLH find?
- T55 NLH passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front.
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