Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T55 NLMMOT history
T55 NLM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,054 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 May 2027
- Mileage
- 162,054 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 14 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,601 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T55 NLM
- 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
- 27 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T55 NLM was last recorded at 162,054 miles on 5 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 162,048 miles · 22 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 4,601 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,054 miles
- 2024 – 158,567 miles
- 2023 – 153,721 miles
- 2022 – 145,012 miles
- 2021 – 139,568 miles
- 2020 – 136,187 miles
- 2019 – 133,648 miles
- 2018 – 132,246 miles
- 2017 – 127,914 miles
- 2016 – 123,784 miles
- 2015 – 118,956 miles
- 2014 – 112,897 miles
- 2013 – 105,580 miles
- 2012 – 97,620 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,054 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.
Under trays
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2019
Both front tyre treads wearing low on both shoulders.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Both side skirt/step chrome trims loose on fittings,not likely to fall from vehicle.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside rear tyre tread worn on inner shoulder.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Both front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,054 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2027
- Odometer
- 162,054 miles
- Test number
- 877956727761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,048 miles (+3,481)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,048 miles
- Test number
- 140485608851
- MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack pinion housing pipe area (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Pass158,567 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 158,567 miles
- Test number
- 594668982418
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads wearing low on both shoulders.
- AdvisoryBoth side skirt/step chrome trims loose on fittings,not likely to fall from vehicle.
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread worn on inner shoulder.
Fail158,562 miles (+4,841)7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,562 miles
- Test number
- 833517385560
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side mechanism seized (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads wearing low on both shoulders.
- AdvisoryBoth side skirt/step chrome trims loose on fittings,not likely to fall from vehicle.
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread worn on inner shoulder.
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading to almost white light both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Pass153,721 miles (+96)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 153,721 miles
- Test number
- 332996739847
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders.
- AdvisoryExhaust sytem in corroded condition.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear suspension lower arms in corroded condition but not considered seriously weakened.
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak.
Fail153,625 miles (+8,613)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,625 miles
- Test number
- 502598073377
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper mechanism/cable seized (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders.
- AdvisoryExhaust sytem in corroded condition.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear suspension lower arms in corroded condition but not considered seriously weakened.
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak.
Pass145,012 miles (+5,444)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 145,012 miles
- Test number
- 935820066463
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack pinion housing area (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak nearside front?
Pass139,568 miles (+3,381)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 139,568 miles
- Test number
- 939387581515
- MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped/small crack (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear silencer outer casings corroded.
Pass136,187 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 136,187 miles
- Test number
- 701563175265
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated.
Fail136,172 miles (+2,524)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,172 miles
- Test number
- 786062424661
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated.
Pass133,648 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 133,648 miles
- Test number
- 471165941848
- AdvisoryFront roll bar bushes very slight worn
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays
Fail133,648 miles (+1,402)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,648 miles
- Test number
- 949144147094
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront roll bar bushes very slight worn
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays
Pass132,246 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 132,246 miles
- Test number
- 657275262439
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays
Fail132,246 miles (+4,332)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,246 miles
- Test number
- 551592293346
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays
Pass127,914 miles (+4,130)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 127,914 miles
- Test number
- 993926967518
- AdvisoryRear back box cooroded
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays
Pass123,784 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 123,784 miles
- Test number
- 909937613935
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryExhaust boxes outer casings corroding off
- AdvisoryUnder tray,s fitted
Fail123,784 miles (+4,828)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,784 miles
- Test number
- 786087266387
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryExhaust boxes outer casings corroding off
- AdvisoryUnder tray,s fitted
Pass118,956 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2016
- Odometer
- 118,956 miles
- Test number
- 657368715189
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNear side front tyre slight cuts in side walls
- NoteNear side rear tyre wearing slight lumpy
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Fail118,956 miles (+6,059)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,956 miles
- Test number
- 739848315154
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNear side front tyre slight cuts in side walls
- NoteNear side rear tyre wearing slight lumpy
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Pass112,897 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2015
- Odometer
- 112,897 miles
- Test number
- 345252124103
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCuts on rear tyres side walls
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
- NoteSlight noise from near side rear wheel bearing when spinning
Fail112,897 miles (+7,317)1 dangerous6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,897 miles
- Test number
- 919360824181
- DangerousFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCuts on rear tyres side walls
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
- NoteSlight noise from near side rear wheel bearing when spinning
Fail105,580 miles2 repaired2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,580 miles
- Test number
- 429731423177
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteAll four tyres and wheel rims have curb damage
- NoteNear side front wing has impact damage
- NoteRear exhaust box outer cassing corroding off
Pass105,580 miles (+7,960)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 105,580 miles
- Test number
- 717551323165
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteAll four tyres and wheel rims have curb damage
- NoteNear side front wing has impact damage
- NoteRear exhaust box outer cassing corroding off
Pass97,620 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2013
- Odometer
- 97,620 miles
- Test number
- 866644222123
- NoteTyres do not comply with vehicle weight.rear brake discs and pads have some wear
Questions about T55 NLM
- Does T55 NLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 NLM is valid until 4 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T55 NLM?
- The MOT on T55 NLM is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T55 NLM done?
- T55 NLM was recorded at 162,054 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 4,601 miles a year.
- Has T55 NLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T55 NLM has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T55 NLM 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 NLM find?
- T55 NLM passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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